Dark Senshi Chapter 16

Chapter 16: Reunions
The four guys saw Mamoru standing at the doorway and smiled. Jadeite got up from where he was sitting, walked over to Mamoru and punched him right in the mouth knocking him backwards. Zoicite and Kunzite jumped up from where they were sitting and rushed to help Mamoru up.

Glaring at Jadeite, Kunzite said, “What the hell was that for?” as they helped Mamoru to the couch.

“He was standing there not saying anything with that dumb look on his face. He was pissing me off,” said Jadeite.

“This must be a dream,” said Mamoru.

“Plus he deserved it. He has had our stones this whole time and never once tried to revive us,” finished Jadeite annoyed as he sat back down.

“You know he could not have revived us. He did not have the power,” said Nephrite.

Sleepily Usagi and Serenity came down the steps and into the living room. “What is all the noise?” asked Usagi and Serenity blinking trying to adjust to the light.

“When did Serenity get a little sister?” asked Zoicite which caused Serenity to look in the direction of the four guys.

“What are you doing here?” Serenity said as if she was in shock.

Finally coming to his sense Mamoru sighed and said, “She is not Serenity’s sister,” as he got up and walked over to them. “Usagi is out daughter,” said Mamoru as he put his arms around both his girls.

“Daughter!” said Jadeite, Nephrite, Zoicite and Kunzite shocked in unison.

Still sleepy but trying to be nice and polite Usagi introduced herself to the Shitennou, “I am Princess Tusniko Usagi Small Lady Serenity of 30th Century Crystal Tokyo.”

“She is from the future and my future self, Neo Queen Serenity, sent her back to this time to help us fight an old enemy,” said Serenity.

The four guys got up and stood in front of the future Royal Family. Dropping to one knee and bowing their heads they said, “We, The Shitennou, pledge protect Prince Endymion with our lives if needed and the people he cares about.”

Usagi was grinning and Serenity looked at her curiously and said, “What are you grinning for? Are you up to something?”

“Nothing,” said Usagi, “I know these guys from the 30th Century but was confused when I never met them during any of my trips into the past. Rei from my time told me about the Shitennou being loyal to Beryl when you and the Inner Senshi were first awakened as Sailor Senshi in this life. Then when I heard Mamoru had found the four stones of the Shitennou I wondered when they would be awakened. Mama and Papa would not say anything to me about their reawakening and I could not say anything to anyone here that would disrupt the time stream.”

“Guess you guys would want to see Serenity’s guard huh?” asked Mamoru with a grin.

“Ohhhh! They do not know you are here?” asked Serenity. “The girls would love to see you! I know they would.”

“No the girls do not know we are here,” said Nephrite. “After I appeared in Makoto’s room I went outside her apartment building trying to figure out what to do. Then very faintly I could feel Prince Endymion’s presence so I followed what I could sense. When I got here was about the same time as Jadeite and Kunzite did. Zoicite was the last to get here.”

“So how did you get in here?” asked Usagi.

“For some reason we still have the power to teleport when we want to,” said Kunzite.

“Then why did you walk here?” asked Serenity.

Mamoru laughed and shook his head. “Do you girls ever do anything thing the easy way. Well on second though you, Usagi, and Minako do but do the rest of the Senshi?” he said to Serenity.

“We do not like to use it often because we do not like to be reminded where the power comes from,” said Kunzite.

“Who cares if they power cam from an evil bitch queen you are using it for good now,” said Usagi.

“More importantly can we just go back to sleep?” asked Serenity.

“Sure honey,” Mamoru said as he kissed Serenity on the top of her head. “I am going to get some pillows and blankets for the guys and will be up in a minute.”

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Ami, Rei, Makoto, and Minako all arrived at Serenity’s house about the same time. Rei looked at the other three girls and they looked as puzzled as she did. Serenity had her moments sometimes but this one had to be the biggest. She had called them in the middle of the night all hyper about something but she would not say what just that she wanted them at her place as early as possible. So here it was, 7 a.m. in the morning and the four girls standing outside Serenity’s house with absolutely no idea why they were there.

“Rei we know you and Serenity fight a lot but we also know you are the closest to her. Did she tell you what was going on?” asked Minako.

“I do not know what is going on either. All Serenity told me was to bring enough clothes to last the weekend,” said Rei.

“Well the only way were going to get answer is to ask Serenity,” Ami said as she rang the door bell.

A few minutes later a sleepy Usagi opened up the door, mumbled hello and padded back up the stairs to go back to bed. The four girls went into the kitchen where they were surprised to see that Serenity was cooking pancakes and the kitchen was not a mess or on fire.

“Thank to your cooking lessons I only burn stuff half of the time Makoto,” said Serenity with a laugh. “How man pancakes does everyone want?”

After everyone had sat down at the table Rei looked at the pancakes and then at Serenity. “I remember you bunny shaped cookies. Are you sure these bunny shaped blueberry pancakes are safe,” said Rei.

“You are so mean Rei-chan!” said Serenity with a pout.

“Itadakimasu,” the five girls said in unison.

“These pancakes are amazing Serenity,” said Makoto.

“Having to cook every night for Mamoru she was bound to improve,” said Minako with a smile. “Just remember if you need me Nurse Minako is always available.” Everyone groaned as they remembered the last time Minako tried to nurse everyone back to health.

“Why did you want us here so early?” asked Ami as she finished her pancakes.

“I figured we could take a weekend get away at this cabin Mamoru found,” said Serenity.

“Will the Outer Senshi and Usagi be there?” asked Minako.

“No just us,” said Serenity grinning. “Mamoru left early this morning and is already there getting the place ready.”

By the way Serenity was grinning they knew she was up to something but they decided not to ask and let her have her fun. After they cleaned the dishes and Serenity yelled up the stairs to Usagi they were leaving the girls grabbed their bags and headed out the door. Once the girl’s things were packed in the trunk the girls climbed in the car and headed off for their weekend get away.
As soon as Usagi heard the car leave she climbed out of bed, went to the closet and pulled out the Stallion Reve from her bag which she had brought with her from the 30th Century. Holding it close to her Usagi said, “Helios I want to see you.”

Moments later he appeared looking around and said, “We are not at the palace Usagi.”

“No we are at Serenity’s and Mamoru’s house in the 20th Century and they are gone for the weekend,” said Usagi as she walked up to Helios and kissed him passionately.

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After driving for a few hour Rei said, “Serenity are we lost?”

“No,” said Serenity.

“Are you sure?” said Minako.

“Yes,” said Serenity. Then she saw a red rose on the side of a tree off to her left and she turned right. After riding for about another five minutes they reached a beautiful two story cabin.

“This is beautiful,” said Makoto.

“We have been in these mountains before but I do not remember ever seeing this cabin before,” said Ami.

“Mamoru found the cabin,” said Serenity.

“What do you mean found the cabin?” asked Rei.

“This cabin is older than it looks,” said Serenity.

“The cabin and the land had a protection spell placed over it and was placed in kind of a suspended animation,” said Serenity.

Ami took out her computer and was amazed at the information it gave her. “Serenity my computer says that this place is over a millennia old. I can understand the land but how can this be true for the cabin,” said Ami.

“Mamoru found this place after his guard told him about it and he then regained his memories of this place,” said Serenity as they started walking towards the cabin. She noticed the looks on the girls face when she mentioned Mamoru’s guard. Undoubtedly they knew the stones were missing and did not know how to tell him.

Stepping inside the cabin Rei said, “I feel like I have been here before.”

“We were all here long ago,” said Serenity.

“At least that is what Mamoru says. The bedrooms are upstairs. Ami your room is the first on the left, Rei your room is the second on the left, Makoto your room is the first on the right, and Minako your room is second on the right.”

“Where are you sleeping?” said Minako.

“My room is at the end of the hall. Let’s go get unpacked,” Serenity said as she ran up the stairs with her luggage.

The girls followed her up the stairs knowing she was up to something but did not say anything. Silently each girl wonder how they were going to tell Mamoru the stone disappeared.

After Serenity went in her room and closed the door she kept her ear to the door and listened to the sound of the other girls closing their doors. When she heard the other four doors close she turned around and smiled. Looking back at her were Mamoru, Jadeite, Nephrite, Zoicite, and Kunzite.

“Took you long enough,” said Mamoru with a smile. “You got lost didn’t you?”

“That protection spell thingy threw me off,” she said in a playful pout. Then looking at the other four guys Serenity said, “They should be unpacking now so just go knock on their bedroom doors,” as she started to pushed them out the door. Closing and locking the door Serenity went over to her husband and said, “What should we do while they get reacquainted,” as she kissed him.

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Ami walked in her room and felt like she was back on Mercury. Walking into the room was like going through a time warp. This was where she would stay when she would go to Earth to visit Zoicite. The room was a beautiful shade of blue. The sheer blue curtains blew softy from the breeze and the carpet and walls were a darker blue. The sheets and comforter on the bed were an ice blue color with little pillows in a multitude of different shades of blue. The room was so calming yet the room also made Ami long to be back on Mercury and to be with Zoicite.

Ami loved her mother that she had in this life dearly but since regaining her memories of her past life she missed the things she would never have here. There was something about watching the sun set on Mercury that took her breath away and was just not the same here on Earth. She was lost in memories of the past when there came a knock at the door and Ami realized she had not unpacked but was just sitting on the edge of the bed. Startled by the knock Ami almost feel off the bed but managed to catch herself. Standing up Ami said, “Who is it?”

“Ami-chan is it me. May I come in?” asked a male voice that seemed strangely familiar.

“Mamoru-san?” was Ami’s only response.

As the door started to open Ami wondered who was on the other side. As the door opened Ami stood there speechless as Zoicite walked in the room. Zoicite closed the door walked over to Ami and embraced her.

Finally finding her voice Ami looked up at Zoicite and said, “How? Why?”

As Zoicite leaned down to kiss her he said, “I told you I would always be with you.”

Ending the kiss and blushing she said, “That explains the why but not the how.”

“I am not sure on all the details but I think it has something to do with you finally recognizing and claiming the Glacier of Mercury.” Then looking around the room Zoicite said, “Do you remember this place?”

“If someone had asked me that a couple of days ago I would have said no but I have regained all my memories on my life as Princess Mercury during the Silver Millennium.”

She hugged and pulled him closer when he tired to pull away. Zoicite laughed, “Ami what is wrong?”

“I do not want you want you to disappear again,” she said as she looked up at him with tears in her eyes.

Smiling Zoicite said, “You will not loose me ever again. I am here to stay,” as he leaned down to kiss her again.

“I am never letting you go,” said Ami as she put her head to his chest and closed her eyes.

After a few minutes of silence she looked at Zoicite again and went to kiss him but jumped when she heard Minako out in the hall yelling.

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Rei walked into her room and she felt like she was on Mars again. The room was decorated in shades of red with sheer red curtains embarked with flames. The mahogany bed post had been carved to look like flames. There room would probably make people agitated but the room calmed Rei. Rei was lost in her thoughts as she unpacked her suitcase. Suddenly she felt someone else in the room with her.

Without thinking Rei spun around towards the door as she yelled “Fireball” and launched one at the intruder.

Poking his head around the door a singed Jadeite said, “Hi Rei.”

“You idiot! It has been over a thousand years and the first thing you do is almost getting yourself killed,” said Rei.

Coming into the room Jadeite said, “I see you still have your temper. Also apparently you remember the old magicks too.”

“What magicks? Idiot that was my fireball,” said Rei.

“Yeah but you weren’t Sailor Mars,” said Jadeite.

“Kami! You are right,” whispered Rei as she sat on the bed. Now that her anger had subsided she looked at Jadeite and said, “How are you here? It is not possible,” as he sat beside her and she started to brush the soot off his face.

“I am here because of you,” and Jadeite.

“You brought me back with the power of the Rubelite Crystal,” said Jadeite.

“Thanks to you I have always hated guys. They pissed me off and I did not even know why! I loved you back then and you killed me. You can’t ruin a relationship more than that. Don’t think I am going to run back to you because you are alive. You got a lot to make up for,” said Rei almost in tears

“I understand Rei-chan,” said Jadeite looking at the floor so he would not have to look at the tears in her eyes.

Rei grumbled, “What is she yelling about,” as she got up off the bed, wiped her eyes.

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As Makoto walked in her room she heard a loud crash. “Geez! What has pissed Rei off now,” she said with a laugh. Then more seriously she said, “How am I going to tell Mamoru that Nephrite’s stone is missing?”

All of the sudden Makoto felt arms around her waist and she turned around with her fist ready but stopped in mid swing. Speechless she clung to the person in front of her. Slowly after what seemed like an eternity Makoto looked up at him. “Nephrite it is really you,” she said with tears in her eyes, “but how?”

Kissing her lips and wiping her tears away Nephrite said, “I am glad I am still one of the few people you trust to show your real feelings toward.”

“Nephrite please do not leave me again,” said Makoto as she clung to him afraid if they broke contact he would vanish.

Nephrite laid her on the jade green sheets and covered her with slow kisses. Makoto slowly looked around the room as he started kissing her neck and noticed the room was in shades of green. The curtains on the window were sheer green with light pink lighting bolts while the carpet was a deep green and the walls were pale green. The bed was made of oak and the post had oak leaves delicately carved on them. Then grabbing Nephrite by the shoulders she said, “Not all at one time. Do the others know you are here? Are the rest of the Shitennou here?”

“No. Only Serenity, Usagi, and Mamoru know I am here. Yes Jadeite, Zoicite, and Kunzite are here,” said Nephrite.

As Nephrite leaned into kiss her again they heard a loud commotion in the hall. “What is Minako excited about now?” asked Makoto.

“Kunzite probably,” Nephrite said with a laugh.

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Minako walked in her room and the memories came back. She remembered all the times she had spent with Kunzite in this room. The room was decorated in orange and yellow. The sheer curtains were a light orange with yellow crescent moon and the sheets were orange with yellow pillows. The walls were a creamy yellow and the carpet a yellow orange. There were two mirrors on opposite walls both hand carved wood with hearts and crescent moons. Minako closed her eyes and let herself get lost in her memories. Hearing her door close Minako turned around and just stared at the person staring back at her.

“Hi Minako,” said Kunzite.

“Oh my God,” Minako said as she got a crazy grin on her face and tackled Kunzite. Hugging him right she said, “It is really you.”

“And I really can’t breathe,” whispered Kunzite.

“Oh sorry,” she said getting up and helping Kunzite off the floor. As soon as he was standing Minako was kissing him passionately. Then she stopped and looked at him. “Oh my God,” she said again.

“What now,” Kunzite said uneasily afraid to be tackled again.

“If you are here then the other guys must be here too. I have to tell Ami, Rei, and Makoto,” she said as she flew out the door before Kunzite could stop her.

Sighing and shaking his head Kunzite said, “They probably already know Minako.”

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Running out of her room Minako yelled, “You guys will not believe who is here.” When Ami and Zoicite and then Makoto and Nephrite came into the hallway Minako stopped. “Okay so maybe you will believe me,” she said as she pulled Kunzite by the hand out into the hall. Everyone looked at Rei’s closed door.

“Rei,” said Ami as she knocked softly.

Opening the door Rei said, “Yeah that Idiot is here too but he is wrong to think I am going to run back to him after what he did.” They looked at her confused. “He killed me,” she yelled and then gesturing to Nephrite, Zoicite and Kunzite said, “And they killed you guys. Don’t you remember?”

“It was not their fault,” said Makoto.

“Well I told him he would have to earn back my love,” she said going back into her room.

Kunzite looked at Zoicite and Nephrite as Serenity and Mamoru came out of their room. “We better go check on Jadeite,” he said as he turned to walk down the stairs.

“I’ll come too,” said Mamoru.

Minako said as she looked at the girls, “We should probably check on Rei,” as she moved towards Rei’s door.

Walking into the living room Kunzite saw Jadeite sitting on the sofa. “You okay Jadeite,” said Kunzite sitting in the chair in front of him.

“She is still pissed I killed her,” said Jadeite trying not to show he card.

“Wouldn’t you be,” said Zoicite.

“In this life she thinks men are useless. You have to make her remember why she loved you,” said Nephrite.

“I think it would be easier to get Princess Uranus to fall for me,” said Jadeite.

“Just give her some time,” said Nephrite.

“Are you crazy,” Minako said bursting into Rei’s room. “That is your fiancé and as the Goddess of Love I will not stand for this.”

“Was my fiancé in another life,” said Rei.

“Don’t you feel complete when you are around Jadeite?” asked Makoto.

“Completely insane,” said Rei.

“Guys we can’t force Rei to be with him,” said Ami.

“At least give him a chance Rei-chan,” said Serenity. “Just talk to him or let him do all the talking and you listen.”

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Everyone was sitting in the living room talking. Well almost everyone was talking. Jadeite was failing at getting Rei to even look at him. “What I don’t understand,” said Serenity, “Is how you guys are here. I mean I know the crystals brought you back but how? Why?”

“Well,” said Ami as she adjusted her glasses, “Our crystals are like your Ginzuishou Serenity.”

“But I can’t bring people back from the dead,” said Serenity.

“Technically we were not dead,” said Kunzite, “Our spirits were in a different plane and our bodies took on the form of stones.”

“The crystals listen to what the person wants like the Ginzuishou listens to you Serenity,” said Nephrite. “In their hearts they wanted us back so they poured all their power into their crystals and here we are.”

“Even if some don’t realize it,” mumbled Jadeite.

“It is kind of how Queen Serenity sent us all to this time we were just awakened a little later than you,” said Zoicite.