Dark Senshi Chapter 20

Chapter 20: Neo Queen Serenity Appears
Dark Venus and Dark Jupiter watched as the Senshi entered the Harwika Shrine. “Once we figured out Sailor Venus was Anio Minakoko and Sailor Mercury was Mizuno Ami it was easy to figure who the other were,” said Dark Venus.

“Saturn has seen them meet here more than once,” said Dark Jupiter.

“Also Mercury said that she has gotten very strong energy readings from this place,” said Dark Venus.

“This place has to be larger than it looks,” said Dark Jupiter. “I wish we could just go in there right now and take them out,” she said as she punched her fist in her hand.

“Yeah what kind of treatment do you think you would get? There are more of them than us right now. Plus do you want to end up like Neptune when she failed,” said Dark Venus. Dark Venus and Dark Jupiter both cringed as the image of Dark Neptune hooked up to the machines. When Dark Moon found out that Dark Neptune had not punished Dark Chibi Moon like she was supposed to Dark Moon blasted them both. Dark Chibi Moon had recovered faster than Dark Neptune as she was not hit by the full power of Dark Moon’s attack since Dark Neptune was standing in front of her.

“I still can’t believe she would blast her own daughter like that,” said Dark Jupiter.

“You know Moon has no mercy or kindness for anyone,” said Dark Venus.

“You mean except for Pluto,” said Dark Jupiter quietly.

“We better get back before she comes looking for us thinking we are doing more than she ordered us too,” said Dark Venus with a last glance at the shrine. “We will catch them when they are leaving the shrine.”

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After everyone sat down in Rei’s rooms she looked at her fellow Senshi. “When we were walking through the yard I felt an evil presence but I could not any specific feeling.”

“I think I felt something too,” said Michiru as Ami got her computer and went outside.

Coming back in a few minutes later Ami said, “Whatever was there is gone now,” as she sat back down beside Luna and Artemis.

“Why can’t we just be normal,” said Serenity with a pout.

“Serenity even before you awakened as Sailor Moon you were never a normal human,” said Luna. “You even told me once that before I found you, you used to stare at the Moon feeling as if you were missing something in your life.”

“Deep down we all knew something important was missing from our lives,” said Ami.

“Usagi is the only here who knew she was born into something bigger than herself,” said Makoto.

“It is not as fun as you think,” said Usagi. “People treating you different because you are the princess and others envious of the treatment you get.”

“We came here to talk about what to do about the Dark Senshi,” said Haruka. “Not to talk about how we felt before becoming Senshi or the pressures of being a princess.”

“Ruka, don’t be so harsh,” said Michiru. “We will get through this.”

“She is right though,” said Luna, “We must figure out how to fight this enemy. Since the Dark Senshi are apart of you we do not know what would happen to you if your dark counterpart was killed.”

“Maybe I could heal them,” suggested Serenity.

“When will you learn you can’t save everyone kitten,” said Haruka.

Suddenly Setsuna’s Garnet Orb floated in the center of the room and began to glow. Michiru looked at her mirror and saw a black crescent moon replace a yellow crescent moon. Around the black crescent were the symbols of the other Senshi turning black. “Serenity you are in danger,” said Michiru.

“When am I not in danger? Someone either wants me or the Ginzuishou,” said Serenity.

“I would say that Dark Moon wants you and the Ginzuishou but the question is for what,” said Setsuna.

“My question is why is your talisman still glowing?” said Minako.

“I do not know. Last time the orb reacted like this was when the plant I bought from Tellu tried to attack me,” said Setsuna.

Then there was an explosion which left a whole in Rei’s wall were her bed had been. When the smoke cleared the girls saw Dark Moon and Dark Pluto standing near an unconscious Serenity. Before anyone could move someone grabbed Serenity off the trash littered floor. Then a second later Dark Mars appeared standing behind Dark Moon and Dark Pluto.

“That was easier than I thought it would be,” said Dark Moon walking away followed by Dark Pluto and Dark Mars with Serenity.

“Wait!” yelled Haruka, Rei and Makoto. The girls transformed and prepared to fight for the princess. “We will not stand her and let you take Serenity,” said Cosmic Mars.

“Oh look at the pretty new fukus. You still do not have enough power to beat us,” said Dark Moon.

Cosmic Saturn leveled her Glaive at the three Dark Senshi. Cosmic Neptune and Cosmic Uranus also called forth their talismans ready to fight. Turning her back on the Senshi again Dark Moon started to walk away. “I do not have time for this. Pluto!”

“Time Warp,” whispered Dark Pluto and the three along with Serenity vanished.

“Damn!” Cosmic Uranus yelled as she punched the wall and de-transformed.

“Hey,” yelled Rei, “My room has already been trashed enough for today.”

“Gomen,” said Haruka, “It is just they took Serenity and there was nothing we could do.”

“I know,” said Ami furiously typing on her computer. “How about instead of demolishing Rei’s room we figure out how to get Serenity and the Ginzuishou back.”

“Wrong,” said Makoto.

“Nani?” exclaimed the others staring at Makoto.

“We have to figure how to get Serenity back yes and after last time I am ready for a good fight. We do not have to figure out how to get the Ginzuishou back because we already have it,” said Makoto holding up Serenity’s henshin brooch.

“How?” asked Usagi and Minako.

“I saw her brooch lying under some trash when Dark Mars was walking away with Serenity,” said Makoto.

“Well at least they did not get the Ginzuishou and they do not know Usagi’s ability to use the Ginzuishou,” said Ami.

“I can’t use the Ginzuishou because it is bonded to Serenity,” said Usagi. “Plus I now have my own crystal.”

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Dark Moon searched Serenity and could not find the Ginzuishou. “Where is that damn rock? I thought she always kept it on her!”

Dark Mars looked at Dark Pluto. “Talk about playing with yourself,” whispered Dark Mars.

“I heard that!” yelled Dark Moon. “She must have left it with the other Senshi,” she said storming out of the room.

Dark Mars and Dark Pluto closed the door behind them as they followed Dark Moon leaving Serenity chained to the wall.

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Serenity was floating through the sky above the Moon and she could tell she was back in a time before the Silver Millennium. Serenity watched as the first Senshi claimed their powers and decided the Moon would be the center of the Solar System. The next moment she was sent forward in time during the Silver Millennium to the time right after herself and the inner princesses were born. She saw the queens of each planet standing with a small bundle in their arms. She noticed that where the queen of Pluto should have stood there was a Sailor Senshi. Floating closer Serenity noticed that it was the Senshi of Pluto. Serenity noticed how much the Senshi looked like Setsuna until she realized that the Senshi was Setsuna.

‘Whoa,’ Serenity though, ‘That means that Setsuna has never been reborn. Cool!’ Serenity could hear the Spirits of the past Senshi as they spoke to the queens of the Solar System.

‘The people of Mercury are wise. Their ability over ice helped them to live on their planet even though it was the closest to the Sun. Queen Frosta your daughter will have the power of the Senshi of Mercury and command over ice.’

‘The people are Mars have a fiery will along with great physic and spiritual powers. The people of Mars are powerful priests and priestesses who receive their powers from fire. Inside your daughter, Queen Incendia, rest the power of the Senshi of Mars.’

‘The people of Jupiter are the strongest fighters in the galaxy. Your power comes from the electricity in the skies in the form of lighting. Queen Europha your daughter will carry the thunder within her as the Senshi of Jupiter.’

‘The people of Venus are known for their beauty and are the authority on love. From your people come the marriage priests and priestesses. Your daughter will hold the power of the Senshi of Venus and the leader of the Inner Senshi, Queen Aphrodite.’

‘The people of Uranus are the fastest in the galaxy and no one can match their speed. They are a people born of the wind and will do whatever it takes to accomplish the mission they are given. Queen Miranda your daughter is blessed with the power of the Senshi of Uranus.’

‘The people of Neptune are known for their gentle personalities and their musical abilities. The people of Neptune are also magnificent swimmers and can be matched by non in the water. The next Senshi of Neptune shall be your daughter Queen Aquafina.’

‘The people of Saturn hold the power of life and death. The Senshi of Saturn is the most feared as she holds the power to bring whole galaxies to an end. Remember the power of the Senshi of Saturn is not only death but also rebirth. That is the power which shall be entrusted to your daughter Queen Pandora.’

‘The people of Pluto have been given the great duty of maintaining the time stream along with guarding the Time Gates. Your people also have the longest life span of any planet in this galaxy. Continue to use the power wisely that was granted to you young Senshi of Pluto.’

‘The people of the Moon have always been trusted to watch over the entire galaxy, wield the power of the Ginzuishou and protect the planet Earth. Queen Serenity, this is the legacy of your people and the power of the Senshi of the Moon that resides in your daughter.’

As the spirits finished speaking the auras around the infants began to glow and their symbols appeared on their brows. Sailor Pluto kneeled on one knee as she held her staff. Serenity noticed herself beginning to glow and her clothes began to change into a long white dress.

Opening her eyes Serenity realized she was in a dim room chained to the wall. Serenity also noticed that her street clothes were gone and she now wore the dress she had seen Neo Queen Serenity wearing when they visited the future. The only light in the room come from her as her aura glowed.

“How is this possible without the crystal,” whispered Serenity.

“The power lies within you and is only amplified by the crystal,” Serenity heard a voice say.

Everything went white and when she opened her eyes she was standing before the other Senshi in her living room. “Serenity how did you….,” Mamoru began as he saw Serenity standing in front of them.

“Why are you dressed as Neo Queen Serenity?” asked Ami as she began to scan Serenity.

“Find doom and you will find the one who controls the dark,” said Neo Queen Serenity before collapsing and turning back into Serenity.

“Serenity!” yelled everyone rushing to her with Mamoru reaching her first.

“She is okay,” said Mamoru. “I think she is exhausted from using so much energy.”

“But how when we have the Ginzuishou here,” said Minako opening Serenity’s brooch. “What,” yelled Minako staring at the empty brooch.

“Remember the Ginzuishou bonded to Serenity and stays inside her until she needs it. Why she has been carrying her brooch around lately I do not know,” said Ami.

“I guess we can all go home now,” said Rei.

“I will let you know when she wakes up,” Mamoru said carrying Serenity out of the room.

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It has been two days since Serenity had appeared looking like Neo Queen Serenity and then collapsed after delivering a cryptic message. “Please, Usako, don’t leave me,” Mamoru said holding his wife’s hand.

“Mamoru you need to eat,” said Usagi standing in the doorway looking at the two she would one day call ‘Mama’ and ‘Papa’ wishing there was something she could do. Not getting an answer from Mamoru she turned to leave and felt something brush against her leg. Looking down she saw Diana sitting by her feet. Raising a finger to her lips signaling Diana not to talk she motioned for the cat to follow her to her room.

After Usagi closed her door Diana looked at her. “Princess what is wrong? Are you worried about Serenity-sama and Endymion-sama? They will be fine. You are here now and that means you will be born in the future.”

Usagi nodded. “I am worried about them Diana. One thing I have learned knowing Puu is that the future is not set in stone. Just because I am have been born does not mean I would not fade away if something happened to Serenity and Mamoru now. Puu has shown me a few timelines that if things had not turned out as we know them. A few are that Serenity married Diamando, Galaxia killed the Senshi and took over the galaxy and there is even one in which Luna and Artemis lead a revolt against Mama and kill her because you died on a mission that she sent you on.”

Diana looked at Usagi and nudges her hand with her head hoping Usagi would scratch her. “Princess everything will work out. Just have faith in the Queen, King, the Senshi and yourself,” she said beginning to purr as Usagi scratched her.

“Not all of the timelines Puu showed me were actually interesting. One timeline all the Senshi were guys and Tuxedo Mask was a girl. There was another timeline in which I ended up with Hotaru instead of Helios,” said Usagi as she drifted off to sleep with Diana curled up in her lap.

Later that night Usagi was wakened by Serenity’s screams. Rushing to Serenity’s and Mamoru’s room she found Mamoru already there. There was a futon on the floor indicating that he had not slept on the couch like he had said he would. Looking up at Usagi with bloodshot eyes as she rushed in the room Mamoru said, “Usagi what is wrong?”

“I heard Serenity’s screams and came to see what was wrong,” said Usagi.

“I thought I was the only one that heard Usako’s cry for help but being her daughter I guess she reached out for you too,” said Mamoru. Turning back to Serenity he grabbed her hand and bowed his head, “Please do not leave me Usako,” as tears ran down his face.

Usagi noticed that the only change in Serenity was that she was not beginning to glow with a silver aura. Looking at Mamoru Usagi saw that his aura was glowing gold. Walking to the other side of the bed Usagi took Serenity’s left hand saying, “Don’t give up Mama, I am here,” as she too began to glow but her aura was pink. There was a blinding white flash that left Usagi and Mamoru standing in a black void with Serenity no where to be seen. Looking at Mamoru she saw that she was King Endymion and looking down at herself she saw she was in her Princess gown. “Help me,” Usagi and Endymion heard Serenity yell. Running off in the direction of Serenity’s voice Usagi and Endymion realized they were not running but flying through the black void. Usagi had a pair of beautiful white fluffy wings while Endymion had a pair of sleek black wings. Usagi and Endymion looked at each other, nodded and clasped the others hand tightly as they flew faster toward Serenity only to have her encased in a black dome.

“Mamo-chan! Usagi” Serenity yelled when she saw them.

“Serenity what happened,” ask Mamoru.

“I do not know but I can’t get out,” said Serenity. Then looking around she said “Where am I? The last thing I remember if being chained to a wall.”

“You were captured by Dark Moon, you appeared as Neo Queen Serenity, gave us a cryptic message, and then fainted,” said Usagi. Looking at Endymion before she spoke again and then said, “That was almost three days ago and as for where we are I think we are in your mind.”

“Usako, can you summon the Ginzuishou and form a shield around yourself?” asked Endymion.

“Yeah I think so. Why?” asked Serenity.

“I have a plan,” Endymion said as he closed his eyes and the Golden Crystal appeared before him. Serenity had the Ginzuishou cupped in her hands forming a dome around herself while Usagi closed her eyes and called forth her Pink Ginzuishou. Opening their eyes and clasping their hands together Usagi raised her right hand with her Pink Ginzuishou as Endymion raised his left hand with the Golden Crystal.

“Earth and Moon Beam Crash!”

The energy from the Pink Ginzuishou and the energy from the Golden Crystal shot forward and combined to form one swirling beam of pink and gold energy. The beam shattered the dome on contact and in a blinding flash of white the three were back in Serenity’s and Mamoru’s bedroom with eleven pairs of eyes staring at them.

“What is everyone doing here?” asked Usagi.

“I came to see how Serenity was and found the three of your unconscious so I called everyone here,” said Ami.

“Thank you,” said Serenity. “I am so grateful to have such good friends as you guys.”

The girls just smiled at Serenity, Mamoru and Usagi. “Anything to protect our Princess,” said Haruka.

“You all are my friends first and my Senshi second,” said Serenity with a smile.

As Serenity got out of bed the others gasped including Mamoru and Usagi. “Serenity,” said Usagi looking at Serenity with wide eyes. “You look like Mama.”

“Usagi she is your mother,” said Mamoru confused.

“Yes I know but,” said Usagi while Ami brought out her computer and began to scan Serenity, “look at her hair.”

Going to a mirror and looking at her own hair Serenity saw that instead of her normal sun kissed golden blonde there were not streaks of silver in her hair. “Why is my hair turning silver?” asked Serenity looking at her friends and then Mamoru.

Sailor Pluto, who had gone back to her post, appeared in the room through a purple maroon portal. “Serenity the time of your ascension is drawing near,” said Sailor Pluto.

“My hair didn’t have silver streaks when I am queen,” said Serenity. “I saw my future self in cased in the crystal.”

“Serenity it is exactly as you said. Your future self, Neo Queen Serenity, was encased in crystal so therefore you could not clearly see her. The image you saw of Neo Queen Serenity was distorted due to the crystal so you could not see her clearly,” said Pluto.

After Ami typed a little more on her computer she looked at Serenity. “Serenity try transforming into your Princess form.”

Serenity closed her eyes and summoned the Ginzuishou. Holding the Ginzuishou above her head Serenity though of her Princess form and willed the transformation. The girls stood there staring at Serenity when she opened her eyes. “Guys what is wrong? Why are you staring at me like that? Why are you transformed?”

Pluto tapped her staff on the floor as she dropped to one knee in front of Serenity with the other Senshi following her. “I pledge my life to you, Neo Queen Serenity.”

“I pledge my life to you, Neo Queen Serenity,” said the rest of the Senshi.

“Why are you calling me Neo Queen Serenity? Why are you at your basic level?” asked Serenity confused.

“Serenity you are to be queen and shall no longer be able to turn into your Princess form. As for the appearance of our fukus our most basic level is now our formal wear as your protectors,” said Pluto. While the other Senshi and Serenity de-transformed Pluto remained in her Senshi form. “I shall return to my post until I am needed.”