Sailor Moon: An Ancient Force Rises Chapter 23: Episode 22: The Sun, and The Moon, a Sailor Moon + Warframe Crossover fanfic

Episode 22: The Sun, and The Moon

Usagi and Mamoru fell through the Void for what felt like hours before landing on the ground.

Luckily, the pair's fall was broken by the Warframe's taking some of the force.

As the two got up and surveyed their surroundings, they were on in familiar place. They were at the shrine, behind the main room, but it wasn't the right time. The weather was cold against their metallic skin instead of warm.

Before either of them could speak, they hid as a high pitched voice spoke loudly.

(Usagi) So does everyone have a costume?

Mamoru looked at Garuda through Excalibur, before the other Warframe shaking it's head confirmed, Usagi was with him, the one he was hearing was a different one.

As the two listened in on the other Usagi and other girls, they heard about a Halloween Party.

As they two listened in, the voices of the girl's chatter was interrupted by the VoiD entity speaking directly to them, in the same cheerful voice.

(V0iD Entity) In this world, the apocalypse is kicked off at this party. Make sure that happens, and that the infection spreads. If even one thing goes amiss, you'll come right back to this point after a Month.

Suddenly, Usagi's arm jerked forth, her hand held out by an unseen force as something flashed into her hand.

(V0iD Entity) This, is a spore of an ancient version of the Infestation, courtesy of Albrecht Entrarti.

As the light faded, there was now a sealed container in Usagi's hand, containing a pulsating mass that had a small, grotesque mushroom poking out from it's puss covered mass.

Then, the voice was gone, and the conversation between the girls of this world resumed to fill the air just as soon as it had left.

The two stared down at the container.

(Mamoru) Bastard... wants us to kill an entire copy of our world just for their sick kicks.

Usagi looked down at the container, then back to Mamoru.

(Usagi) Mamo... I... I don't think this is a copy, or a mirage... I think it's a different reality.

(Mamoru) No, that can't be... How is that even possible...?

(Usagi) Mamo... I'm scared... It's either we live out this month for eternity... or we unleash a fate worse than death upon our alternate selves...

(Mamoru) Are you saying we should comply!?

Suddenly, at the sound of footsteps, the pair hid under the floorboards as someone walked directly over them.

(Minako) Hm...?

(Makoto) What is it?

(Minako) Oh... nothing... Thought I heard people talking outside.

The footsteps returned and the two continued, whispering.

(Usagi) I don't want to... but we have to... we need to get home before anything happens to the Earth.

(Mamoru) But what about them? They might not survive this.

(Usagi) I know... but... we have to. Now lets listen for anything that could help us.

THe group continued talking as Mamoru and Usagi listened from under the floorboards.

(Minako) Of course! Like Rei said, a party sounds fun.

(Makoto) And so does a new boyfriend...

(Usagi) Great! I'll let Mamo know and I'll send you guys the address when the day comes!

Everyone packed their things and went home, now excited for the party on Halloween.

It was an amazing time, Usagi thought.

(Usagi) Finally. A time we can finally be normal. Actually looking forward to something and not having to think about enemies from outer space.

After the group finished talking, Rei was alone, and the pair left, hiding their warframes under the floorboards of the Shrine as they secretly left and walked away.

(Mamoru) We need a plan. If we're gonna be here for a month, we need to get jobs, so that we'll have a place to stay, and money for food and essentials.

Usagi and Mamoru looked down at themselves. And Mamoru looked at Usagi's outfit, not sure what to think.

Usagi was wearing a highschool uniform, wearing a navy blue skirt, matching with a plain white dress shirt, along with a pair of black stocking and pink hightop shoes.

(Mamoru) Usako... since when have you work a short shirt like that? I thought you swore to never wear them again.

Usagi looked Mamoru's outfit up and down as well.

(Usagi) And I thought you'd stop dressing like you were a undercover agent.

(Mamoru) Huh?

Mamoru looked down at himself. He was wearing a black t-shirt under a black jacket, black jeans along with a pair of black athletic shoes.

Mamoru pinched the bridge of his nose.

(Mamoru) Yeah... I thought I did too.

Usagi shivered.

(Usagi) That little BITCH...

(Mamoru) What?

(Usagi) Um, it's FREEZING. And I'm wearing a damn short skirt. This is why I gave them up.

Usagi pointed a middle finger at the sky.

(Usagi) Fuck you, you little bitch from the void or whatever hellhole you come from.

(Usagi) This is the reason I stopped wearing them so often. It always felt like my legs were gonna freeze off whenever I accidentally put them on during the winter.

Usagi stared at Mamoru, envying the jacket he wore, but also not wanting to admit how much she actually loved seeing him dress like that, although it looked odd, it was so hot that he felt like her own private security.

(Mamoru) Oh!

(Usagi) What?

Mamoru quickly took off his jacket and draped it over Usagi's shoulders.

(Usagi) Oh, thanks! Now I feel all warm!

(Mamoru) Well yeah, I can see you staring at it.

(Usagi) ~Who said I was staring at the Jacket?~

Mamoru went silent, looking away as he smiled and blushed.

(Mamoru) Alright. Let's focus. Where do we start?

Usagi began checking herself for pockets.

(Usagi) Ah yes, the reason women have to carry pockets. Cause these things don't ever have any...

(Mamoru) Um... you have a small bag over your shoulders.

(Usagi) Huh?

Usagi found the strap across her chest and slung the bag around, checking it's contents.

(Usagi) Hm... okay... I got around... 49 thousand Yen. You?

Mamoru checked his pockets, finding his wallet. He checked it, smiling

(Mamoru) Ah... Shit.

(Usagi) What?

(Mamoru) I only have U.S. banknotes...

(Usagi) I'm sure we can exchange them somewhere, how much ya got?

(Mamoru) About... Hm... 600 U.S. dollars...

(Usagi) Okay... Um... do you happen to remember the exchange rate?

(Mamoru) Have you ever looked at the stock market?

(Usagi) Good point.

(Usagi) Wait. Where would we even-

(Mamoru) Oh yeah! We'll just go to a bank. It'll take a little longer, but better that than not use it at all.

(Usagi) Sure, let's get out of here though. I don't want the girls to see us and blow our cover.

(Mamoru) Sure, lets go.

The two began walking.

As the two walked, Usagi seemed a bit annoyed.

(Usagi) (Damn it. Not a single cab in the area. Guess we're walking the WHOLE distance.)

(Mamoru) (Huh... although the situation is horrific... I haven't spent this much time with Usako in forever... Guess I should make the most of it.)

A slight smile dawned Mamoru's face.

(Usagi) (Huh... I wonder what he's smiling about...) (Wait a minute... he's been at school this whole time. He hasn't had the time to fight along with me and the others. Hell the only time he did see me was that one time I went over to see him...) (Guess I should make the most of this.)

Usagi smiled as well, intertwining her arm with his.

The two walked to the bank, as the cool air blew by.

After 45 minutes of walking, and 30 minutes at the bank itself, Mamoru got his money exchanged.

(Mamoru) Alright. I got the money exchanged.

(Usagi) Cool, how much did you get for the 600?

(Mamoru) Around... 72 thousand.

(Usagi) Okay... now what do we do... We have about a 100k yen... Shit Mamo... we're gonna need jobs... a place to live... and I.D.s for living.

(Mamoru) But we're only here for a month, right? And if we fail, it repeats. So if we just put a ton of effort and fail once, it'll mean nothing. So... I have an idea.

(Usagi) Yeah?

(Mamoru) We need to live somewhere, where nobody can find us, and we won't have to pay rent.

(Usagi) Um... I'm... not quite following... where is this going?

(Mamoru) I'm... suggesting that we live in the Shrine.

(Usagi) HUH!?

(Mamoru) We don't have enough to live on our own, nor the means to even apply. If we live there, Rei will be gone most of the day.

(Usagi) Hm... yeah... it would give us a place to sleep and shower... Alright. Let's do it. But first. We NEED to get some new clothes. I can't be caught looking like this reality's me.

(Mamoru) Yeah same here. As comfortable as this is, I'm gonna need another jacket.

The two went to stores and botiques.

In the end. Usagi ditched her outfit for a comfortable pair of blue jeans. Unlike her usual attire, Usagi chose a grey polo and a red zip-up hoodie, a black baseball cap, as well as some blue Hightops to finish.

Mamoru changed his mind, keeping his outfit.

Afterwards the two went shopping at other places, getting sleeping bags, an outdoor light and other essentials.

Then, the two returned to the Hikawa Shrine.

They looked around, seeing that it was only Grandpa Hino home, and that he was outside, sweeping the Shrine's stone pathway and stairs as he had done ever since he inherited the Shrine.

The two snuck in, gaining access the the attic through a trapdoor.

The two set up their items and laid out their sleeping bags.

(Mamoru) Alright... we still have about... 89 thousand left.

(Usagi) Okay. We should have enough for food and other essentials til the end of the month.

(Usagi) But we have to go down, one more time.

(Mamoru) What for?

(Usagi) We gotta check our Warframes. See if our weapons are still there.

(Mamoru) Understood.

The two snuck back down.

They went outside, checking on their Warframes under the floorboards.

(Usagi) Alright... seems I only have my talons... you?

(Mamoru) Yeah, I just have my sword.

(Usagi) Haaaah... this entity is a real piece of work.

The two went back inside, but froze as they heard Rei's voice.

(Rei) I'm home!

Outside, at the top of the steps, the pair could hear Rei and Grandpa Hino talking.

(Usagi) Shit. C'mon!

Usagi and Mamoru ran to pull down the ladder, quickly climbing up and pulling the ladder back up.

As the two sat near their belongings, they only heard Rei and Grandpa Hino talking as they moved around the home.

Mamoru and Usagi looked at each other.

(Mamoru) What now?

(Usagi) Well... we're pretty much stuck here.

Usagi slowly stood up, slowly tip toeing across the attic to the sleeping bags.

Mamoru did the same, following Usagi.

The two nestled into their sleeping bags. Each propping up on one elbow as they spoke to each other

(Mamoru) Well... didn't think this would be how the first time we've seen each other in months would go.

(Usagi) Yeah. That's for sure. Once we're out of this mess and this crap ends. And you finally graduate. We'll have a place of our own. And once that happens...

Usagi caressed Mamoru's cheek.

(Usagi) Won't have to whisper.

(Mamoru) One day. One day, it'll be a reality.

The two continued whispering.

Then a routine formed. The two would descend after Rei left for school, cleansing themselves in the morning, then going out to pass the time for the late morning, early afternoon, before coming back to the Shrine, where they would take showers again, prep for bed and be back up in the attic before Rei came home from school.

The two went on many dates, collected info, and even got costumes themselves. The pair would go as apocalyptic dancers. A tuxedo and a Navy blue dress, along with a matching pair of gas masks that covered the whole face.

As the days passed. The day finally came.

After this reality's Rei left and began her walk to the party. Mamoru and Usagi came down, dressed for the costume party.

(Usagi) Well... todays' unfortunately the day.

Usagi picked up the container that held the spore

(Usagi) I... I wish we didn't have to do this.

(Mamoru) But, it's like you said. We need to go back.

Usagi put the container in her purse, one that was themed to look like a military backpack, only in purse form.

The two walk hand in hand to their fate.

*As the two walked, they talked*

(Mamoru) So... how are we even gonna administer this thing? It's too big to just toss around unnoticed.

(Usagi) We won't. They'll do it themselves.

(Mamoru) Huh?

(Usagi) We'll pretend it's apart of our costume.

(Mamoru) As much as I want to not do that. It's better than what I was thinking of.

(Usagi) What was your idea?

(Mamoru) Chop it up and toss it into the food.

(Usagi) Ew... I don't even wanna think about how that would go.

(Mamoru) Me neither.

The two entered the party wearing their outfits.

As they entered, they were met with a house of crowded people, listening to base pumping music. A more recent genre known as EDM, which had been popularized much earlier than the late 2000's/Early 2010's. (The track that started playing was Shine, By Spektrem.)

As the two mingled about the other couples, Usagi would open the pulsating mass, as it made contact with people's skin, infecting them almost as soon as they touched it's infected mass.

Mamoru noticed that most of the people in attendance were people he went to the local college with.

As Usagi opened the container to every curious eye, she felt guilt poking her in the back, as was Mamoru.

As over two dozen people had touched the infectious mass, Usagi pulled Mamoru into the center of the Dance floor as another track began playing, as she smiled through her gas mask.

(Immortality by Cartoon and Jeja, Begins to play over the speakers of a DJ Booth)

(Usagi) C'mon Mamo... might as well enjoy our time here while it lasts...

Usagi held out her hand, and Mamoru took it, as the two began to dance together along with the rest of the party.

The two danced as infection spread all around them, out of sight as infested cells replicated and multiplied inside of unknowing victims.

As the two danced, they were oblivious to see the other reality's Usagi and her Mamoru began to arrive, wearing a groom and bride outfit covered in fake blood.

As the two danced, Usagi felt a tap on her shoulder.

(Usagi) Yeah, whats up?

Usagi, was now face to face, with herself.

(Other Usagi) Hi there! Neat costumes you guys!

(Usagi) Thanks, made them ourselves.

Thanks to the gas mask and the music, this world's Usagi couldn't tell that they were talking to themselves.

The other Mamoru held out a hand to Mamoru.

(Othe Mamoru) I agree. Nice to meet you, Mamoru. Mamoru Chiba.

(Mamoru) Robbie. Robbie... Daymond.

(Other Mamoru) Oh? Are you foreign? Your Japanese is exceptional!

(Mamoru) Thanks, I've been working on it for years before I came over to study here.

(Other Mamoru) And you? Whats your name?

(Usagi)Oh me?! My name is Serena. Serena... Mitsuishi.

(Other Mamoru) Well, enjoy the Party you two!

(Other Usagi) Well Serena, Robbie, see you guys around!

As the pair stepped away, smiling and laughing, Mamoru and Usagi both let out a sigh of not just relief, but also resignation.

(Usagi) Mamo... We should go.

(Mamoru) Yeah... let's go...

The two left the party, walking past this world's Rei, Minako, Ami and Makoto.

The four seemed to ignore the pair as they crossed paths.

As the pair heard the music of the party less and less, they took off the gas masks, revealing each of their depressed expressions.

(Usagi) For a second, we seemed to have forgotten why we were here in the first place... to ruin their world. So we could return to ours.

(Mamoru) Whatever THIS is... we'll get back. For all we know. This could all just be a manipulation of time and space.

(Usagi) C'mon Mamo... you heard it, saw it, and felt it, just like everyone else. This is real. And we need to do what we need to in order to keep this world on it's destined path.

Mamoru allowed Usagi to lean on him as they walked back to the Shrine, where they simply went into the attic, and changed and laid silently before falling asleep.

The two were woken up many hours later by the sound of giddy chatter.

The two went across the attic space to listen in on the conversation, as the other Usagi got a call.

(Usagi) Oh, hey Mamo, what's up?

(Usagi) We're all here, why? Also did something happen? You sound worried.

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(Usagi) Oh, the one you introduced me to. Was he okay?

(Usagi) Well that sounds scary, good thing you warned all of us.

(Usagi) Yeah, he was really nice and it would probably be nice to see some familiar faces.

(Usagi) See you soon.

*Line Disconnects*

(Usagi) Huh.

(Ami) What happened Usagi?

(Usagi) It seems that a lot of people got sick after the party last night and I'm gonna go visit one of them with Mamo in a little while.

(Minako) Wow, good thing none of us ate or drank anything.

(Makoto) Yeah, Mamoru wasn't kidding...

The group continued to talk about the party in worried tones.

Meanwhile, Usagi and Mamoru stared at each other, knowing that the plague they had unwillingly brought upon this world was beginning to spread.

A little while later, the girls all left, except for Rei, as she put on her Shrine uniform and went outside.

Mamoru let out a sigh, but he looked over at Usagi, who seemed ready to burst into tears.

(Mamoru) Hey, we're gonna be okay. All we gotta do is let the world continue on as normal.

(Mamoru) Usako...? Are you... okay?

(Usagi) NO I'M NOT OKAY! We were only supposed to be here for the MONTH. AND NO. LONGER. THAN. THAT. But we're still here. We're in a world about to be turned into a landscape of our own doing.

(Mamoru) C'mon, surely it can't be that bad, right?

Usagi leaned over, grabbing the collar and bringing his face close to hers.

(Usagi) Mamoru... we could be here for the rest of eternity... living in this world for who KNOWS how long... It cannot get any more horrific than this. I assure you.

Usagi let go of Mamoru's collar laying down on the wooden boards of the attic.

(Mamoru) But... we're here together... aren't we?

Mamoru laughed nervously at Usagi's nihilistic view of the situation.

But Usagi simply glared at him. Something she had never done before.

Her eyes were a mix of a cyan blue and pink, as her tears flowed.

(Usagi) You don't get it... do you.

Usagi stood up, still glaring at Mamoru as she wiped her tears, whispering with a shaky voice.

(Usagi) We... are completely and utterly... screwed. We have no plan to get back, no way to contact the others- Hell, we don't even know if they're alive!

(Usagi) So tell me Mamoru Chiba. How... in the name of the Moon and Stars... are you able to be so... so damn calm about all of this?

(Usagi) Our lives? All of our hopes and dreams of the future? They could all be in the process of being wiped from reality. And you... you don't seem worried at all.

Mamoru stood up and softly held Usagi's hands in his own.

(Mamoru) It's because I have you here. With you, I could do anything.

(Usagi) But, aren't you scared, at all? We could die at any moment, relive the same days over and over again... Doesn't any of that terrify you at all?

(Mamoru) Sure, but all I need is you, and I'll be fine.

At that moment, as Usagi was about to question Mamoru again, the pair heard footsteps and quickly moved to hide themselves.

Rei opened the Attic door after hearing voices. Ones that sounded like Mamoru and Usagi.

(Rei) Hello...? Usagi...? Mamoru...?

Rei looked around, seeing that nothing was amiss.

(Rei) Jeez... being single must reeeally be getting to me if I can hear those two in my head... Stay hopeful Rei... you'll find the one some day.

As the attic door closed and Rei walked away, the two sighed with relief.

(Usagi) Mamo... It's sweet of you to think like that, it really is... But Mamo... we have to get back as SOON as we can. We have an entire world depending on us to defend them from Sentients.

(Usagi) Worst case scenario, the Sentients could detect our absence and just attack the Earth.

(Mamoru) C'mon Usako... we have to focus. We have to get out of here.

(Usagi) But how? We're screwed here until that little bitch says otherwise.

(Mamoru) You... do realize that the person you're referring to looks like you, right?

(Usagi) Yes, I know that.

The two listened from the attic later as Rei received a call.

(Rei) So, how'd it go?

(Rei) THey didn't let you see him?

(Rei) Classified information... JSDF soldiers wearing gas masks?

(Rei) And this was ALL at the Hospital?

The conversation went on a little longer, but then it ended and Rei turned on her Television, to the news.

(Rei) Emergency report...?

The two heard Rei's feet tapping against the floor as she ran out of the room but soon came back with Grandpa Hino.

(Grandpa Hino) Alright! Alright! What's going on?

(Rei) Look.

Usagi watched Rei through the cracks in the boards to see that Rei was texting the other girls as the broadcast began.

Hello people of the Juban district. I am Hitoshi, and I bring you an emergency report.

Just this afternoon, the National Institute of Infectious Diseases has announced that there is a new virus in Japan.

This new virus is one that infects a host through a combinat- physical contact, bloodborne contact and aerial contact.

A name has yet to be found for the virus, but people for now are calling it the- Y0u-R M 3sS 7o C1eAn-.

This is because, as of now, everyone the military has contained in the hospital has been continuously vomiting blood and experiencing a state of psychosis before going limp and falling asleep. When the infected awaken- A_N-E)_W~

from this hallucinatory state, they have no recollection. But do not worry, these individuals have been isolated in the hospital and are under 24-hour servailence

But, since this is an emergency, it is an early warning to secure non-perishable food and water for at least a month per person wherever you are staying.

The time currently given is going to be 72 hours to prepare.

After that time, military personnel will come by biweekly to make sure that everyone has the supplies they require.

Now, it is important that you get your supplies as quickly as possible.

Rei seemed to hit the television.

(Rei) What... did you... see and hear that?

(Grandpa Hino) Y-Yes. I did. Something is terribly wrong here.

(Grandpa Hino) His... NO. HER eyes... they were completely black.

(Grandpa Hino) Like those of a demon.

(Rei) But it's nothing we've ever even heard of...

(Grandpa Hino) We... will simply have to stay strong.

(Rei) She looked familiar... but those eyes... that smile... I can't help but be almost... afraid.

(Grandpa Hino) It's okay dear. I too found that woman to be... unnerving.

(Rei) Huh? There's more.

(Grandpa Hino) Rei. We have to go shut the gates. Come. Before anyone enters without permission.

The two left with quick steps as the door closed.

For a moment, Mamoru and Usagi leapt down to see the announcement.

EVERYONE, WE ARE NOW IN A STATE OF EMERGENCY. THIS EMERGENCY IS CURRENTLY LIMITED TO JUBAN AS IT WILL BE QUARANTINED.

THIS WILL MEAN THAT THERE WILL BE NO EXIT OR ENTRY INTO THE DISTRICT AS LONG AS THE EMERGENCY IS ACTIVE.

PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS TO PREVENT ALL POSSIBLE OUTBREAKS FROM OCCURRING.

(Mamoru) Ho...ly... shit.

(Usagi) This all happened because of us...

Usagi and Mamoru stepped outside. They could hear the chaos around them. Crowds yelling and screaming in the distance, cars racing up and down highways, police sirens and soldiers on microphones yelling at people.

(Usagi) We need to make sure they stay safe.

(Mamoru) Are you crazy? They shouldn't even know we exist. This'd be blowing our cover.

(Usagi) We started this. We need to help them as much as we can.

Mamoru looked at the TV then back to Usagi, thinking for a second.

(Mamoru) Okay. Let's do it. But how?

(Usagi) We'll use these.

Usagi summoned her Warframe.

(Mamoru) Are you trying to get seen?

Mamoru did the same, summoning his as well.

(Usagi) Don't worry. We'll set up at the end of the street. That way they never see us.

(Mamoru) Okay...

The two started walking towards the door, when Mamoru put a hand on Garuda's shoulder.

(Mamoru) Stay safe. Okay?

(Usagi) Sure will.

The two made their way outside the walls of the Shrine, hiding in the shadows at the end of each street.

The pair watched in the distance as Rei helped Grandpa Hino close the large metal gates at the front of the Shrine.

On Usagi's end, she heard a pair approaching.

Both were wearing facial masks, but they both wore outfits of black, and each one held onto a submachine gun.

(? 1) Alright. Now that everyone's scared, we just gotta make em break.

(? 2) Exactly. And with these... "borrowed" weapons. We're gonna be set to ride out whatever outbreak this is.

The two turned onto the street, walking slowly.

(? 1) There. The Hikawa Shrine... bet they have a TON of rations AND money.

(? 2) And don't forget, there's that rumor of a hot Shrine Maiden.

(? 1) It's true. She's a beauty. And she lives here with some old, wrinkly man.

(? 2) Time to show her a real man if you ask me.

Usagi stepped from the shadows behind the two.

The second person turned around immediately, his eyes widening with terror.

(? 2) Hey! Who's there?!...

(? 1) Hm?

Garuda outstretched her Golden Talons for the pair to see.

(? 1) OH my god... what is that thing?

The second crook began firing at Garuda, his bullets bouncing off of her shields.

(? 2) Quick! Kill IT! KILL IT!

A sickening sound resounded from the second man, as Garuda's talon ripped through the second man's abdomen, and exited through his eye sockets and shoulders.

THe first crook could only stare as Garuda removed her talon, sending a second talon down, shredding the second man into shreds as his gore painted the first man, as he stared, his magazine empty.

Garuda looked at the man, and he began to run.

The man ran, his lungs immediately burning, and his feet barely keeping their strength, wanting to give out from the terror and horror he had just witnessed.

But he didn't go very far.

After only a few seconds of running, he looked down to see eight gold talons sticking out of his chest, his mind racing, unable to comprehend what happened next, as he was torn into two halves, split from the groin, up to the neck

The man could not scream, nor cry, as his two halves bled onto the pavement, and his last moments faded into oblivion.

Garuda returned to her spot int the darkness, noticing that the gate had been fully closed and locked, and that Mamoru, as well as Rei and her grandfather, were all gone.

(Usagi) I see.

Usagi made her way over the wall, and into the backyard, where Mamoru waited, his Warframe under the floorboards, like previously. As he stood, waiting.

(Mamoru) What happened?

(Usagi) Had a couple of thugs try and attack the Shrine, thinking there was a bunch of rations and money stored here.

(Mamoru) I know... Rei and Mr. Hino closed the gates and when I came back here, I didn't see you. So I went over to where you were and... I saw it. Everything.

(Usagi) You did huh?

(Mamoru) Yes.

(Usagi) Think you'll be able to do that?

(Mamoru) DO what?

(Usagi) Kill. In order to protect the Sailor Guardians of this reality.

(Usagi) And I don't mean a villain, or even a criminal. No. I mean regular people who were turned into infested and now simply live to try and kill anything that isn't them.

Mamoru thought hard for a minute, not saying anything as he looked at Usagi, their warframes and the Shrine.

His expression softened as he looked at Usagi once more.

(Mamoru) Well, at least I'll be here, with you.

The two held each other for a while, waiting for Rei and her Grandfather to fall asleep before going in, and resting themselves for what was to come.

End of Episode 22: The Sun, and The Moon

This Episode is in connection to my other Story, Sailor Moon: Not Every Enemy Stays Defeated.