Do You Remember? by Usagi Carter chickensoup@earthlink.net Chapter 6 Usual Disclaimer’s Stand. “Lita, this is Reenie. Help me!” the pink haired girl, yelled into the phone. “Reenie, what’s wrong?” Lita asked. “Mom disappeared, Dad’s at work, and I don’t know what to do!” cried the little girl. “Reenie we’ll be over in a few.” Lita said as she hung up the phone. >>Minutes later<< “Reenie, what’s wrong?” Mina asked. “Mom was laying in Dad’s room and after he went to work I went to check on her. When I did, she disappeared into a ball of light. I thought I heard Diamond’s voice but I thought I also heard Dad’s and to add to the confusion I heard a woman’s voice. She sounded like Mom, but wiser and more mature.” “Queen Serenity!” the scouts screamed. “Who?” Reenie asked. “Serena’s mother. Your grandmother. She was ruler of the Silver Millenium. She died trying to save all of us kids on the moon. She killed herself by using the Silver Crystal to send us here into the future. Reenie, do you know Darien’s work number?” Raye asked. “Yeah, you want me to call him?” asked the frightened little girl. “Yes. Also, call the Outers and the Lights.” Raye said as the little girl ran to the phone. * * * * * * * * * * “Raye, what in the hell happened to Serena? Where is she?” Darien asked. “Darien, calm down. I’ll explain everything when the Outers and the Lights get here. Okay?” “Fine. Reenie, honey, are you okay?” Darien asked. “I…want my…mommy!” she cried as Darien cradled her in his arms. “It’s okay honey. Go ahead and cry. Reenie, we’ll get her back, I promise.” he said as she fell asleep in his arms. * * * * * * * * * * “Raye, what’s going on? Why did you call us over here?” Seiya asked as he held Mayo's hand. “Seiya, we need the Sailor Stars and the Outers’ help. The Princess is missing.” Amy answered in a hushed tone. “What?” Seiya, Taiki, Yaten, Setsuna, Haruka, Michiru, and Hotaru asked in unison. “You’re telling me Sere is missing?” Mayo practically screamed. “In a way yes. Let me explain what Reenie told us when she called us over here.” Amy said as everyone listened. With the exception of the Inners and the cats, everyone else was hearing the night’s events for the first time. When Amy finished the only thing anyone could do was look at Darien. The Inners didn’t say anything cause they knew what frame of mind the Prince was in; the Outers wanted to ask him what to do, cause they thought of him in a way, like their leader. He was their princess’ love and he was their future king. They looked to him for guidance; the Lights wanted to actually comfort him. They knew what it was like to lose someone so precious, cause it had happened to each one of them two separate times, first with their princess and then with their true loves. Seiya had been the only one to recover the second of those and they’d long since found their princess. Seiya, more so than anyone, knew what Darien was feeling. He too, had been in love with Serena and still harbored feelings for her deep down, but his feelings for the meatball headed girl were nothing compared to those he felt for his beloved Mayo chan. He also knew that Darien felt the same for Serena, and right then and there, he vowed to bring her back, not only for the Scouts and Lights, but for the world, and more importantly for Mayo, Darien, and Reenie. “We’ll help. It’s the least we can do for what you have done for us. Serena helped me find my true love and I will do anything to bring her back to hers. Scouts, Endymion, you have our full cooperation.” Seiya said with Taiki and Yaten agreeing. “I will help also. There’s something I haven’t told you yet. It’s something Serena, Luna, Artemis, Pluto, and I have been keeping a secret for some time.” Mayo said shyly. “Lights, thanks. Now Mayo, what are you talking about?” Haruka asked. “I will show you. SOLAR…CRYSTAL…POWER!” screamed the new Senshi. “My God! Mayo, your Sailor Sol?” Michiru asked, breaking the silence. “Yes Neptune, I am. We’ve also discovered Sailor Earth is somewhere in Tokyo. We’ve been trying for weeks to find her.” “We did find her. Her name's Tara. She’s also know as Princess Tara of Earth.” Pluto spoke as a surprised expression spread across Darien’s face. ‘Could it be her?’ Darien asked himself. ‘Could it be my sister?’. “Where is she? We must speak with her.” Darien found himself asking Pluto. “Right behind you, dear brother.” said as voice from the doorway. Before them stood a girl, of about eighteen, with jet-black hair, light yet stormy blue eyes, and a petite figure. She looked almost exactly like Darien with the few exceptions aforementioned and the fact that she was obviously female. “Endy, don’t look so surprised. It’s only been a thousand years since we last saw each other. By the way, I have a bone to pick with you having to deal with your relationship to Serenity. I heard you tried to break her heart about three years or so back. Is that true?” “Tara, I’ve said it a million times and I’m gonna say it again, STAY OUT OF MY LOVE LIFE!” screamed an incredibly pissed off Prince before he hugged his sister. “Touchy, touchy. Anyway, let’s get the show on the road. I can’t keep a lock on Serena much longer. Her energy is getting weak.” “Sailors, TRANSFORM!” Luna screamed from her perch on Reenie’s shoulder. “MERCURY ETERNAL..” “MARS ETERNAL..” “JUPITER ETERNAL..” “VENUS ETERNAL..” “NEPTUNE ETERNAL..” “URANUS ETERNAL..” “SATURN ETERNAL..” “PLUTO ETERNAL..” “..MAKEUP!” “CHIBI MOON CRYSTAL POWER!” Reenie screamed. Darien turned into Tuxedo Mask and the Lights transformed into the Sailor Stars. Tara also transformed. “EARTH CRYSTAL POWER!” screamed the petite young woman. “Ladies and gentlemen, follow me.” Sailor Earth said as they ran from the building to a location on the other side of Tokyo. * * * * * * * * * * “Where am I?” I asked as I awoke from my slumber. “Welcome to the Black Moon Family’s royal quarters. I hope you slept well Serenity.” said a voice that made me shiver. I looked around and could see no one. “Are you hungry Serenity?” asked the voice as it sounded again and then a body appeared before me. “Dimando! Why have you brought me here? What do you want?” I asked as the cruel ruler of the Dark Moon stood before me. “Serenity, dear, I have brought you hear to marry me. I want you as my wife. Now, eat up my dear Serenity. You need your strength.” he said sitting a plate down in front of me. The food looked horrible. There was no way I was going to put it into my body. Also, where did he get off calling me Serenity? That wasn’t even going to be my name for at least a thousand years. “Don’t call me SERENITY! It’s not my name. I’m Serena. And I don’t know why you even bothered bringing me that! I would never put it into my body. Also, where do you get off thinking I’m gonna marry you? Didn’t we go over this once already? I don’t love you! I love Darien! I’m not going to be anyone else’s wife except his!” I screamed in his face. He looked seriously pissed at that point. “You will marry me! You will be mine! Hell, you are mine! Notice, Serenity, your lover hasn’t even come for you yet. If he loved you, he’d have come already!” he screamed at me. Maybe, he was right. Darien hadn’t come for me yet, and I’ve been missing for a while now. No! Darien loves me! He’s on his way, right now, I can feel it! Suddenly, another voice filled the room. “Dimando, if you want Princess Serenity, you will have to come through me to get her.” a ball of light said as it floated down to where we were standing. “And who the hell are you?” Dimando screamed in anger. “I am QUEEN SERENITY OF THE SILVER MILLENIUM!” boomed the voice. “Mother! Take me away from here!” I screamed as I ran toward the light. “You aren’t taking her anywhere. She’s mine. There’s no way a dead person can take her from me.” he said in anger. “I will take her, and there is nothing you can do about it. I may be dead, but that doesn’t mean I don’t have power. Serena, go into the light portal and wait for me. I have unfinished business here.” Queen Serenity said. “Yes mother.” I replied. As soon as I walked through the portal, I turned into the moon princess and the portal closed. * * * * * * * * * “Sailor Earth, how much farther?” asked Sailor Star Maker. “About one meter. Look, there it is.” Earth said as the scouts ran, head first, into the portal. * * * * * * * * * * “Where are we? Queen Serenity!” Mars said as everyone landed onto a hard marble floor. “Ah, Serena’s Senshi, Luna, Artemis, Endymion…who are they?” the queen asked in confusion as she pointed towards the Stars and the other three Senshi. “Your Majesty, we have found Sailor Sol and Sailor Earth. You know them as Tara, Princess of Earth, and Mayo, Princess of the Sun.” Pluto said as she and the other nine scouts bowed before the Moon Queen. “Finally, you are complete. Now, let me finish my business, and you can tell me who those three are. Dimando, if you wish to have my daughter, then you will fight for her, seeing you don’t seem to understand that she and Endymion were meant to be. Do you except or will you leave my daughter in peace?” Serenity asked angrily. “I accept your challenge. I shall fight to win my Neo Queen. Endymion, I shall see you on the battlefield!” Dimando said as the queen turned to the Senshi. “Everyone, follow me.” Queen Serenity said as she walked through the portal and was followed by the others. * * * * * * * * * * “Your Majesty, what’s going on?” Darien asked as everyone walked into the Moon Palace throne room. “Guys, look! The palace has been rebuilt.” Amy said as they all finally noticed. “Darien!” I screamed as soon as I saw them. “Serena!” he said as I ran into his arms at full force. “I thought I’d never see you again.” “Oh Darien. Mother, what’s going on?” I asked with curiosity and fear. “Endymion and Dimando will fight for the honor of your hand in marriage.” She said as we all looked at her in shock. “NOOOOOOO! I will never go with him!” I screamed as I held Darien tighter. “Serena, you have no choice! They must fight to stop the fighting. It’s the only way. If Endymion wins, he gets you and the fighting stops. If Dimando wins, he gets you, and the fighting stops. Serenity, have faith. I believe Endymion will win. He has two things on his side that Dimando doesn’t.” she said as she hugged me. “What’s that my queen?” Venus asked. “One, he has the Senshi here. If Dimando decides to play against the rules, you Senshi will fight with him. Second, he has the love he and Serena share and that, adding their love for their friends, is an unstoppable force. He doesn’t stand a chance.” Queen Serenity replied with a smile. “Darien, hold me!” I said as the tears flowed from my eyes and traveled down my cheeks. “Serena, don’t worry. I won’t let him have you.” Darien said as we held each other and cried. “Serena, who are these three young ladies?” my mother asked. “Mother, may I present Princess Fireball’s Sailor Stars. Sailor Star Fighter, Sailor Star Maker, and Sailor Star Healer. They’re real names are Seiya, Taiki and Yaten. On Earth, they are a famous singing group known as the Three Lights.” I said as each bowed before my mother in respect. “Well, Serena, you have certainly fulfilled your destiny. You all were meant to meet up; unfortunately, you didn’t get the chance to in the Silver Millenium. Now, who is this graceful child and Sailor Senshi standing here? She looks so much like you and Endymion.” Queen Serenity said. “I am Neo Princess Serenity, also known as Chibi Usa, and Sailor Chibi Moon.” Reenie replied. “Your Majesty, this is Small Lady, or Reenie, as we call her. She is your granddaughter.” Pluto replied. “I see the resemblance to both her parents. She has her mother’s looks and her father’s attitude.” “She has Serena’s attitude a good portion of the time, my Queen.” Mars said with a smile. “Mars, shut your mouth for once. Of course she has my attitude, she’s my baby girl. Reenie, come here and give me a hug.” I said as she ran into my arms. “Oh Mommy! I thought you were gone for good.” She cried as I held her. I looked up at Darien with tears in my eyes. He rushed over to me and held us both. I cried harder as the knowledge of the coming battle stayed in my head. If Dimando wins, this little angel will cease to exist, and neither would her brother. It was something I could barely stand admitting. “Pluto, you must go back and retrieve the kids. They must be here for the battle.” I said. “Serena, you’re right. They have been in training for a while now. They could be of use here.” Pluto said as she disappeared into a portal. “Everyone, go get some sleep. Tomorrow, we battle.” Queen Serenity said as we all walked to our rooms. Darien and Chibi Usa stayed with me. “Tomorrow, we battle.” I repeated as I slid into a deep sleep with Darien next to me and Chibi Usa in my arms.