Do You Remember? by Usagi Carter Chapter 7 Usual Disclaimer’s Stand. I do, however own Sailor Sol and Sailor Earth. “Serena, time to rise and shine.” Queen Serenity said as she opened the curtains in my chamber. “Mother, what time is it?” I asked as I opened my eyes and adjusted them to the light streaming in through the silk curtains around my bed. “It’s about six thirty. I thought I’d wake you all up in time to eat and to train. I also thought you might want to see each other, considering this might be your last morning together. I’ll leave you to get them both up.” She said gesturing to Darien and Reenie who were asleep next to me. “Thank you. I’ll see you in a few minutes.” “Take all the time you need. You have until eleven thirty before I want to see you.” She said as she walked out of my chamber. “Reenie, time to get up.” I said shaking her. “I know. I heard grandma come in and talk to you. Mom, what’s gonna happen to me if Daddy doesn’t win?” she asked looking straight into my eyes. “Reenie, I’m not going to lie to you. If he doesn’t win, you won’t exist. I however, don’t think he’s going to lose. Trust me, your father has a lot of determination, spirit, fight, and heart. It will see him through. Besides, I’ll remind him if he doesn’t win, I won’t talk to him ever again and he’ll lose you. I know for sure, that’ll push him to win. Now, why don’t you go to the dining room and get something to eat, and Reenie…” “Yes Mommy?” “Don’t worry about anything.” I said as she ran out to the dining room to eat. “Are you so certain I’m going to win today’s battle?” a voice asked from beside me. “Yes. Because if you don’t, I’ll never forgive you. Ever.” I rolled over to face him. It was then I noticed the tears in his eyes. I hadn’t heard any of the emotion in his voice a minute ago. I leaned closer to him and kissed his lips with as much passion and force that I could summon. “I hope you’re right. I don’t know what I’d do if I lost you and her. So, what shall we do before I rumble with Dimando?” “How about we just lay here for a while?” I asked. “Sounds good to me.” * * * * * * * * * * “It’s eight thirty, don’t you think we should get them up?” Mars asked in annoyment. “Mars, hold your tongue. She is just trying to spend some quality time with him. Something I’ve noticed they hardly do anymore.” Queen Serenity snapped as the Senshi of Fire looked down at her feet. “I’m sorry your majesty. It’s just, I think all of us would like to spend a little time with her before the battle. We don’t know if this is going to be the last time we see her. She and I have become practically sisters, and I don’t want to lose her. Not like this!” Mars screamed and cried at the same time. All of the other scouts rushed to her side as Darien and I walked into the room. “Mother, what’s wrong?” I asked as I saw the commotion my personal guards were causing. “Princess Mars is having a nervous breakdown Serena. She doesn’t want to lose you, not after all that you’ve been through together.” Seiya interrupted. “Everyone, step back. Give Serena a moment with the Martian Princess.” Queen Serenity said as I walked to Raye. “Raye, I love you too.” I said as I hugged her shocked form. “Oh Serena, I don’t want to lose you. I don’t think I could handle it.” She cried into my shoulder. “Mars, Raye, I’ll be alright. You have to have faith that Darien won’t lose. Trust me, he won’t let that nega creep get his hands on me. Not now, not ever.” I said as we sat down at the dining room table. “Lita, what have you made for breakfast?” I asked looking at the table. “Your favorite, Chocolate Chip Pancakes.” She replied as we all watched a tear fall down her cheek. “Thank you Lita.” I choked out at her thoughtful gesture. What was I going to do without my Senshi? “Serena, I’ve done a background scan on Dimando. It’s ready when you and Darien want to look it over.” Mercury said shyly. “Thanks Amy. We’ll look at it after we eat.” I said as I dug into my pancakes. “Serena, we’re ready to start training when you are.” Venus spoke. “Venus, I would like you, Uranus, the Stars, and Pluto, when she returns, to work with Darien. I want him to be ready.” “Yes Princess.” “And Mina, you guys, thank you for everything you’re doing. I don’t know how I’d get through this without you. Saturn, have you heard from Pluto yet?” I asked taking another bite of my breakfast. “Yes. She should be here within the hour.” “Good. Neptune, I want you to do me a favor. When Dimando shows up, oh, never mind. Neptune, after breakfast, I wish to speak with you, Uranus, Pluto, Saturn, Mercury, Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Sol in the library.” “What about me?” Tara asked as she sat down at the table. “I thought you would like to talk with Darien for a while. Besides, this doesn’t concern you. Also, Stars, I’d like you to join us. Understood?” I spoke as I finished my meal. “Mother, when Pluto returns, tell her where we are. Please.” I said as the Senshi and I headed toward the library. “Certainly.” She said as we disappeared out of the room. * * * * * * * * * * “Serena, what’s wrong? You seem a little upset.” Seiya asked as he and Mayo took a seat next to me. All of the Senshi took to their old posts in the library and Taiki and Yaten stood near the door on guard. “I don’t trust Earth!” I said as everyone starred at me in shock. “Would you please explain what you mean to us?” Mayo asked. “She isn’t the same Tara we knew from the Silver Millenium. One question, do any of you remember there being a Sailor Earth then? My mother always told me, when I asked, that Tuxedo Mask was the scout of Earth. I know it sounds strange, but I don’t remember her. I remember Sol, but not her. I mean I remember Tara, just not like this.” “Serena, if you’re right, and she is a fake, what do we do?” Yaten asked. “I don’t know. All I know is that you better let me take care of her. I don’t want Darien hurting any of you. If I do something, he won’t hurt me. I want to wait until Pluto gets her before we start anything with Earth. Understood?” “Yes.” “Serena..” “Yes Yaten?” “Pluto’s coming down the hall and has the little ones in tow.” “Thank you.” * * * * * * * * * * “So, Darien, what do you think they’re in there discussing without us?” Tara asked as she and Darien finished their breakfast. “With them, only the gods know. There could be a million things Serena is talking to them about. Why do you ask?” “I don’t know. Serena just seems to have it out for me. I mean, did you notice the way she’s been looking at me lately?” “Tara, I don’t mean to be unsympathetic, but don’t act like that. She’s got a lot on her mind. In case you haven’t noticed, she’s in the middle of a battle, a battle started over her. She’s scared. You know something; I was going to ask her to marry me this morning, assuming we were still on Earth. Tara, answer me this. How did you become Sailor Earth? I mean, Mother and Queen Serenity always told me I was the Earth Senshi.” Darien asked the question that had been bugging him since they’d met up the night before. “Well, that’s a long story.” She said as she took a long breath. ‘I hope I can do this without him finding out I’m lying to him’ she thought to herself. “It all started about a year ago.” She said as she told him her story. News of the Sailor Senshi had spread considerably across the globe. A young woman, with jet black hair, stormy yet light blue eyes, and a petite figure, walked down the streets of her hometown, Tampa Bay, Florida. She had been pondering the news about the female warriors protecting Japan and the world from ruthless invaders. She often wondered if they were the same female warriors from the stories her late grandmother, her last living relative, had told her. They were the fabled protectors of the universe. Altogether there were ten warriors; a male, always dressed in a formal tuxedo, who could throw roses as an attack, he was a prince and the one true love of the leader of the women; the other nine were women; all princesses in their own right, as well as warriors. Eight of the girls protected a specific planet in the galaxy, as well as the Moon and Earth. The last warrior, the leader, and most powerful and stunning creature ever seen, protected them all. She was known as the Supreme Princess and who was known to someday be the Supreme Queen of everything existing. They fought to protect. The Moon princess’ mother was said to have died saving her daughter and the children of the moon from dark forces that were invading, and sent them to earth where they were reborn to grow and someday, reunite. The young women often wondered if these people were the Sailor Senshi and Tuxedo Mask. She had no answers until she started to have weird dreams. The dreams told her of the battles the Senshi fought and about the past, her past. A few weeks later, she found a transformation wand in a box of her grandmother’s things in the attic of the deceased woman’s house, which had been given to her. She had the feeling that she needed to go to Japan and find these warriors. So she packed her things, and left for the foreign country. “That’s when I met Pluto. Not too long afterwards, I met Sailor Moon. She said they had also found Sailor Sol. That, dear brother, is how I came to be as Sailor Earth. Look, I still don’t have too many memories of the Silver Millenium back. You’ll have to excuse me, I’m quite tired.” She said as she went to her chambers. “We’ll see who you really are and what your intentions are come battle time, dear sister. I still don’t remember my baby sister even being old enough to train for the Senshi, let alone remember them.” Darien said as he headed toward the library where we were getting over the initial shock of having all our future children in the room. * * * * * * * * * “Sailor Scouts, may I introduce to you your future children. Lady Mercury, I present your daughter, Keiko. She is also known as Chibi Mercury. Lady Venus, I present your daughter Andel, or Chibi Venus. I present to you, Lady Mars, your daughter Serene, the oldest of the Chibi Senshi, Chibi Mars. Lady Jupiter, I present your daughter, Priscilla, who is also known as Chibi Jupiter. Lady Saturn, your daughter, Willow, or Chibi Saturn. Ladies Neptune and Uranus, I present your daughters, Merisale, Chibi Neptune, and Hikato, Chibi Uranus. Serena, our princess and future queen, I have already introduced to you your daughter, now it gives me great pleasure to introduce you to the future Moonlight Knight, the young man who will one day take Tuxedo Mask’s place in battle. Princess, your son, Alan.” Pluto said as each of the children stepped forth. “Pluto, what about you?” Mina and Hotaru asked at the same time. “Ah, yes, the future guardian of time, and my daughter, Trena, also known as Sailor Chibi Pluto” Pluto said as a very pretty young lady stepped forward. “Well, ladies, I have to say, the future is certainly looking bright.” I said as everyone looked at me. “We still have a few introductions, but they will come in an hour or so. Serena, Princess Fireball is arriving with some more visitors.” Pluto said to me directly, ignoring the sudden surprised glances she was getting from Sailor Sol and the Sailor Stars. “Very well then. Everyone follow me.” I said as I got up from my seat. “Sit your pretty princess butt down for a moment. I wish to meet the children, and besides, I want to talk to all of you.” Darien said as he came in the room, scaring all of us. “Darien! Don’t scare me like that!” I screeched as I ran into his open arms. “Sorry Serena. I didn’t think you’d take it like that. Anyway, you wanna introduce me and them?” he asked as he kissed me and then sat me down on his lap in the chair that I had suddenly vacated when he entered. “Darien, I present Keiko, Sailor Chibi Mercury; Priscilla, Sailor Chibi Jupiter; Andel, Sailor Chibi Venus; Serene, Sailor Chibi Mars; Willow, Sailor Chibi Saturn; Trena, Sailor Chibi Pluto; Merisale, Sailor Chibi Neptune; Hikato, Sailor Chibi Uranus; and last but not least, Alan, the Moonlight Knight, and our future son.” I said as each child stepped forth and bowed before the Earth Prince. Darien starred in wonder at Alan as he bowed before him. “Darien, are you okay?” I whispered into his ear. “My God, Serena! He looks like a miniature me.” He said as everyone in the room burst out into laughter. “Dad, Mom, what’s going on in here? You all sound like….Chibi Scouts!” Reenie screamed as she entered the library. “Princess!” the girls screamed as they ran to my daughter. “Alan! You’re actually here! Mama forced you, didn’t she?” she asked as she hugged her brother. “Yes, she did. I didn’t want to come, but I guess I had no choice. Besides, Mama and Papa are in trouble, so I guess the least I can do is save them so I’ll be born and all of you too.” He said as he embraced his older sister. “Reenie, honey, what do you think of Sailor Earth?” I asked as Darien gave me a strange look. Reenie gave me a look, too, but her look was full of hate toward the aforementioned name. “I hate her! I don’t trust her, and Mama, she scares me. I feel negavibes whenever I’m near her. She is most definitely my aunt, but she is working for Dimando at the moment. I can feel it.” She cried as she ran to my open arms. For a few long minutes the only sounds were her sobs. “That’s what I thought. Darien, I hate to say this, but I think I’m gonna have….” “Serena, don’t even say it! I’ve had my suspicions. I’m not stupid. Tara wasn’t even old enough when we were sent to the future to have memories of the Silver Millenium, let alone the Senshi and you. I just wish there was some other way than destroying her.” “Darien, we don’t have to. I can heal her, but it can only happen after you defeat Dimando. Okay?” “K. Now, I heard Fireball is coming. Puu, does that mean she’s bringing several more visitors from the future?” he asked. “Yes. They should be joining us…” “Now!” said Princess Fireball as she entered the room. The Stars automatically hit their knees in a bow to their princess. “It’s okay you three. Rise, and met you future children.” “Seiya, Mayo, I present your daughters, Cheyenne, Chibi Star Fighter, and Chibi Mayo, Chibi Sol. Yaten, I present to you your daughter, Erin, Chibi Star Healer. And last but not least, Taiki, this is Mika, your daughter, and Chibi Star Maker.” Fireball said as everyone looked at the four beautiful young ladies who had just joined us. “On behalf of everyone from the past, welcome. I am Princess Serenity, or just plain Serena. I prefer the second to the first.” I said, as each of the girls looked at me in shock. “You are Neo Queen Serenity’s younger self?” asked a curious Chibi Sol. “That I am Chibi Mayo. You, most certainly look like your mother, but by that spark in your eyes, I see you have much of your father’s personality and spirit.” “Thank you Princess. Now, where’s Reenie? Oh dearest friend!” she called as Reenie ran to her at full speed. “Helios sends his regards Chibi Usa. He said he wished he could join you here, but he feels he must protect the future since all of us are here.” “Thank you Chibi Mayo. I miss him a great deal already.” “Uh oh! I see Chibi Usa has a lover already?” Lita said from the corner where she and Pris sat on the floor. “He’s my beau, not my lover. I am too young to have a lover. Mom said she didn’t want me doing anything stupid.” “Your mother speaks from personal experience Small Lady, and you know why. Not too far from now, she will, um, decide something that will change her relationship with your father for good.” Pluto scolded to Reenie as Darien and I looked at each other in shock. “Darien, the pressures on now.” I whispered as we both discovered what Pluto was talking about. “No kidding!” * * * * * * * * * * “Luna! Artemis! Round up the Senshi, the battle is beginning!” Queen Serenity screamed as Dimando and his forces arrived at the palace. “S-E-R-E-N-A! The battle has begun! Dimando is here!” Luna screamed as she entered the library. I immediately hit the floor in shock. “Fine then! Scouts, let’s go.” I said as Darien and I walked out of the room. Reeine snatched up Luna and Mina grabbed Artemis. The others followed us into the great hall. * * * * * * * * * * “Mother, is it time already!” I asked. “Yes. Dimando, there. Darien, Prince of Earth, there.” She said as they took their positions. Tears trickled down my cheeks as I got up and ran to Darien. “No matter what, I’ll always love you!” I cried into his shirt. “I love you, too, Serena. I will never let him have you. Never!” he said as we kissed passionately before I returned to my seat. When they began, I hid my face into Raye and Mina’s shoulders and sobbed. “It can’t end like this!” I whispered as I did the only thing I could, I decided to forced my life energy into him when he started to weaken. I know it was cheating, but Dimando was using the power of the Dark Crystal to keep him going. “You’ll N-E-V-E-R get her Dimando!” Darien yelled as their swords clashed. “She W-I-L-L be M-I-N-E!” he screamed as he thrust his weapon towards Darien. “Never!” my love screamed to the man before him. That’s when everything started to happen. Sailor Earth walked in and headed straight for me, all the while turning into someone I hadn’t seen in forever! “Galaxia! You’re Sailor Earth?” “No Princess! I am here to give this to you. Sailor Earth regrets not being here to give it to you herself. She healed me as you did Princess. She herself is in her chambers resting. I bring to you, the true Sailor Earth’s Golden Crystal. It rightfully belongs to Darien.” “But how?” “Tara will be Sailor Earth from here on out. She was originally supposed to be the Earth Senshi, but at the time, Darien had those powers, as he still does. The only thing is, your mother has changed Tuxedo Mask’s powers so that they will be just that. Tuxedo Mask’s powers.” “I’m afraid to say this, but Sailor Earth will always be Darien. Tara was just supposed to bring the Golden Crystal here.” Queen Serenity said. “What will happen to her now?” we asked in unison. “She will die, and return to the Silver Millenium. Now, Serena, I think Dimando could use a taste of his own medicine. You are the only one, other than Darien, who can use the Golden Crystal. You must activate it and use it on him. It will over power Dimando’s crystal.” “Okay, but how do I do it?” “With the Silver Crystal of course.” She spoke.