Silver Powers by Usagi Carter Chapter 2 Thanks to A Sailor Moon Romance for posting all my stories. Mayo Chan for all the support and encouragement. Thanks to some special authors for their inspiration: Danielle, Mark Berger, Alicia Blade, Lilac Summer, Lady, Marianne Cabe, Chris Davies, and many more. I don’t own Sailor Moon. Please don’t sue me, I have no money. I do own the characters and the powers I introduce in this story are mine. All the Silver powers and the four moon generals as well as most of Cape Boy’s powers and all of the Prince’s guards’ powers are mine. Also, in this, even though Serena hasn’t been Sailor Moon since before Reenie was born, she still has the power to be Sailor Moon. Enjoy the show! Usagi Carter In The Royal Bedroom “Mamo-chan, where am I?” I asked sleepily. “In our bedroom. The girls found you asleep out in the garden and I brought you in here. How are you feeling?” he asked as he slipped under the silk sheets next to me. “I wish I was better. I’ll be fine. Any change in Mina’s condition?” “No. Amy isn’t sure what’s going on.” “You didn’t tell them?” I asked. “No. I think that’s your job as leader.” “I won’t be leader much longer.” I said as fresh tears came. “Usako, you’ll always be leader. Mina is leader of the Inners and Haruka is leader of the Outers but you will always be primary leader of all of them. Even Pluto will respect that.” He said as I snuggled up to the warmth of his body. “I sure hope you’re right. I’m just worried that the Senshi will think that because I’m no longer a Senshi they don’t have to be a team with each other.” I said as my tears turned to hiccups. “I don’t think that’ll be a problem. Ladies!” he said as all of my Senshi, with the exception of Venus, walked into our room. “What on Earth is going on here?” I asked as they gathered around our bed. “All of us have agreed, and we know if Mina were able to, she’d agree too, that no matter what happens to Sailor Moon, we’ll stay a team, and you’ll always be our leader.” Neptune said as each of the girls hugged me. “Oh guys! I love you all so much and it’s just killing me knowing that I’ll no longer be able to fight with you.” I said in a choked up voice. “Serena, you’ll still be able to fight, only it’s gonna have to be in the most extreme cases. You can use the Silver Crystal to fight, but, like I said, that’s only in extreme cases.” Mars said in a lecturing tone that reminded me of Luna. “Guys, has anyone seen Luna, Artemis, or Diana?” I asked. “Last time we checked, Luna disappeared to take care of something, Artemis was with Mina, and Diana was comforting Chibi Usa.” Lita spoke quietly. “Oh No! Chibi Usa! I haven’t told her what’s going on!” I said as I started to get out of bed. “We already took care of that. She understands completely. That’s why Diana is with her. She was kind of upset about you no longer being Sailor Moon, so she wanted to be alone to talk things over with Diana.” Mercury said as Saturn sat down on my bed. “I’ll talk to her later about it. She seems to lean on me more than anyone, so to speak. I’ll let you know how she is in the morning Serenity-sama.” “Thank you Hotaru. I’m glad she has such awesome friends and protectors. The very same ones who have always been there for me, and I’m glad it’s like that.” I spoke as Hotaru did something she doesn’t usually do when the others are present, she hugged me. “Sailor Mercury! Come quick! It’s Sailor Venus!” shouted a girl as she rushed into my room. “I’m sorry your majesties, but there’s something wrong with Sailor Venus.” “That’s okay Mary! What’s wrong with her?” I asked in panic. “She’s glowing a silvery orange and she’s saying something about the Silver Diamond Heart Crystal!” “Oh god! The crystal is finally emerging! Everyone, let’s get in there.” I said as we all rushed into the infirmary. In the infirmary “Mina! Mina, can you hear me?” “Serena, it hurts.” She whispered. “Mina, I know it does, but Mina, you’ve got to hang on. I need to use the Silver Crystal to pull out yours. Hang on Mina.” I said as I concentrated on the Silver Crystal. “Serena, it hurts so bad!” she screamed. “Haruka, Lita, hold her down!” I said as they rushed forward. “When I say let go, let go! Got it!” “Yes!” they replied. “Wait. Wait. Wait. Now! Silver Crystal Extract!” I screamed as the girls let Mina go and the Silver Crystal glowed bright. “Princess Venus, I give you your birthright!” I said as the Silver Diamond Love Crystal appeared before us and Mina stopped convulsing. “Serena. It’s all so clear.” “Mina, rest. I’ll put the crystal in the Crystal Chamber along side the Silver Crystal. Tomorrow, I’ll explain everything to you.” I said as she rested. “And what about us?” Mars asked. “I can not tell you what’s happening until it happens to you. I can tell you this though, you’ll all go through the same thing Mina did. Tomorrow, I begin Princess Venus’ training in the ways of her crystal. Now, everybody off to bed.” I said as we started to file out of the infirmary. “Mommy! What was that silvery light I felt?” Chibi Usa asked as she came running up to me. “Oh Chibi Usa. I’ll explain it tomorrow. Let’s just say Sailor Venus is all better now.” I said as a smile played across her lips. “Really! Sailor V can play now?” “No, not now. She needs her rest. Give her a few days to rest and meet with Mommy before you go asking her to play. She has a very important mission to start on as soon as possible. Okay?” “Okay. Will you and Daddy tuck me in?” “Sure. Go get Daddy. He’s talking to Aunt Amy.” I said as she skipped off to get Endymion. “Serenity, you have overcome one obstacle. There will be many more in the following days. Don’t waver from what you know to be true. Everything will be okay.” Pluto said before she returned to the time gate. “Thank you Pu.” I said before turning toward my giggling daughter and my equally happy husband. “Usako, are you okay?” Endymion asked me. “Mamo-chan, Pu just spoke to me. She said everything was going to be okay. And you know what, I believe she’s right.” I said before Chibi Usa grabbed my hand and Endymion’s and we took her to her room and tucked her in. The Next Day In the Royal Dinning Room “Hello your Majesty.” A girl said as I entered the Dinning room. “Well, I seem to be the first up this morning. Isn’t that interesting.” “You’re never the first up Serenity.” A voice said from the door. “Lita, I’ll never beat you at being up first, will I? So, what have you cooked for us this morning?” I asked as I sat down. “Sailor Venus’ favorite, and yours too. Chocolate Chip Pancakes, toast, eggs, ham, and orange juice.” She said as the kitchen attendants brought in the food. “Lita, always, you know how to make a girl hungry beyond belief. Thank you.” “No problem. It’s nice to have you and Mina back to normal.” “I won’t be normal ever again.” “Serena, none of us were ever meant to be normal. You have to admit though, it’s nice not to be normal.” Mina said as she entered. “Mina!” I said as I jumped out of my seat and raced to hug my friend. “It’s nice to see you too Serenity. So, when does my training begin?” “This afternoon, after I go horse back riding with Chibi Usa.” “So, she no longer wants to be Small Lady?” “No. She said Chibi Usa would be just fine.” I said as we sat down. “How did I know we’d find you two in here with Lita and not in bed?” Mars said as she and the others entered. “Raye, stuff it.” I said as everyone looked at me in shock. “What, do you expect me to not act like myself when it comes to the pyro that I have for a best friend?” “My Usako. You never change, do you?” Endymion asked. “Would you have me any other way?” I asked. “Nope. I love you just the way you are.” “Serenity, about the eight men Mars saw in the fire, who are they?” Neptune asked as we all began eating. “They are the four Moon Generals, my mother’s generals, and the four Earth Generals, his majesty’s generals.” I said as silence overtook the dinning hall. “Serena, my god! Are you serious?” Mars asked, breaking the silence. “You will not speak to the Queen like that Sailor Mars!” Endymion yelled. “Endymion Mamoru Darien Chiba, Prince of Earth and now King of the same planet, hold your tongue!” I screamed. That really made everyone shut up. “I’m sorry. I’m very uptight right now. If you’ll excuse me, I’m going to get in some extra training before lunch. Mina, I will meet with you at one o’clock. Mamo-chan, I’m sorry love.” I said as I kissed his cheek and left the dinning room. “We really need to make a conscious effort to make her feel better.” Mina said as the others ate breakfast. “Let’s get a move on.” Haruka said. Royal Training Grounds “Serena, is that you?” Luna asked as I beat up the wall. “Yes Luna. What do you want?” I asked as I drove my fist into the wall. “I take it you know of the silver powers and the legend surrounding them?” she asked as she jumped up on to a rock near where I had slid to a sitting position. “Yeah. I’m a little mad. Luna, you and Artemis have trained me to be Sailor Moon. She’s engrained into my personality, always has been. How can I make it without knowing I have her there when I need her? What am I supposed to do if the girls get injured? I will not send Chibi Usa into battle alone. I just don’t know what to do anymore.” I said as I cried yet again over the coming loss of such a big part of my life. “Serena, there is a slight possibility that you could gain silver powers too. That’s why I disappeared last night. I checked on a few things and like I said, there’s a slight possibility that you won’t lose your powers but gain some.” “Are you serious? There’s a possibility that I won’t not have to be Sailor Moon?” “Yes, a small, very small possibility. Don’t get your hopes up, but it is something to think about. Don’t tell anyone though. I don’t want to get their hopes up either.” “Thank you Luna. By the way, what time is it?” “Noon. Why?” “I’ve got to go get cleaned up. I have to go riding with Chibi Usa and I have to meet with Venus in an hour. Thanks Luna!” I said as I rushed inside the palace. “Don’t give up Serena, there’s still hope for Sailor Moon yet.” Luna whispered. In the Royal Library “So Serenity, what are you going to show me?” Sailor Venus asked as I laid both crystals on a velvet clothe on the table. “Well, we’re going to see how much you can do without my help. So, take the crystal, and concentrate on its power.” I said as she picked up her crystal and began to concentrate on it. “Serenity, it has immense power. I’m not sure how to handle this.” “Mina, just breathe and concentrate. You’ve still got a long time before you’ll know what all this thing does. I mean look at me, look how long it’s taken me to learn the ways of the Silver Crystal. Now, I do know that with the new crystal comes new powers. When you transform shout ‘Silver Venus Crystal Power’, and you’ll turn into Silver Sailor Venus. There’s only one attack I know of so far and to do that shout ‘Silver Diamond Love Smash’. I’m not sure what it’s going to do, though. The different Silver Planet Crystals are very much a mystery to me still. I also know that you’ll be getting a visit from the guardian of your planet, most likely your mother, but I’m not sure. Be prepared for it. Now, let’s go out in to the training grounds and start working with you.” I said as we picked up the crystals and headed for the training grounds. “Serenity, can I ask you something?” “Sure.” “Is there any possibility that Sailor Moon could gain new powers too?” “I’m going to tell you each this when you receive the silver powers of your planet. Luna said there was a very small possibility to gain silver powers for Sailor Moon. She also said to not get your hopes up. Now, I wasn’t supposed to tell you this, so keep it a secret.” “Okay. We’re here.” “Nice of you guys to join us!” Jupiter said. “Well, we are Senshi, are we not? I want everybody in Sailor form.” “What about you?” Mars asked. “Give me a second. Moon Eternal Makeup!” I screamed as I turned into Eternal Sailor Moon. “Okay, everybody stand back. Sailor Venus, time to give it a try!” I said as she held her crystal up. “Silver Venus Crystal Power!” she said as she was engulfed in the brightest orange and yellow tinged with a light silver. “Wow! Venus, your outfit has changed!” Jupiter said. “Serenity, please explain this?” Mercury asked. “Well, with the silver powers come changes. All of your outfits are going to change. They’ll have silver in different places. Now, Venus, try your attack.” “SILVER DIAMOND LOVE SMASH!” she screamed as a beam of silvery orange shot from the crystal in her hands. Silvery orange hearts and tiny meteors rushed forward, and when she aimed it at one of the boulders, and it disintegrated it. “Oh my! Venus, you totally dusted that rock!” Mars said in amazement. “NO longer Moon Dusted but Venus Dusted!” I laughed as everyone got really quiet. “Oh, lighten up! I’m okay. Besides, I have a tidbit of information I get to tell each of you when you gain your powers that may cheer you up, but I’m warning you not to say anything to Luna or Artemis when I tell you, and you can’t get your hopes up too high.” I said as the girls all looked at me in shock. “Your Majesty, I hate to interrupt you, but you have a meeting in ten minutes with the King of England.” Paige said as she walked up to the viewing window and speaker. “Thank you Paige. I’m coming. Ladies keep practicing. Venus, I want you to go inside and meditate and see what you can do with that thing for a while.” I said as I rushed inside. Sailor Venus’ Quarters “Mina. Mina.” “Mother? Is that you?” “Princess Mina of Venus, Sailor Venus, Commander of the Moon Princess’ Inner Guard, it is time for you to learn of your silver powers. Sailor Venus, come with me.” The Queen of Venus said as Mina fell into a deep sleep. “Where are we?” Mina asked. “We are on Venus, in the Royal Palace where you grew up. Sailor Venus, do you understand what’s going on?” “Yes and no.” “Well, this is the ultimate level for a Sailor Senshi. Your Silver Powers can only be surpassed by the powers you will receive as the Queen of Venus. That too, is coming before too long. Neo Queen Serenity has already told you basically what you need to know. What she didn't tell you, cause she didn’t know, is that all your attacks as Sailor Venus and Super Sailor Venus have been power boosted. They are much stronger now and you can use all of them as Silver Sailor Venus.” “Really?” “Yes.” “Mother, what about Sailor Moon?” “She should be getting a visit from several people after all of you girls receive your powers. I warn you though, there will come a time when you may think something’s wrong, perhaps during battle, but she will be perfectly fine. All you must do during that time is what you’ve done from the start, protect her. Now, it’s time you go back. Mina, remember, I love you.” “I love you too Mother.” Mina said as she woke up from her sleep. “Serenity, I have a feeling, you’re still going to be Sailor Moon, no matter what happens.” Let me know what you think. I can be reached at MissaCarter4ever@hotmail.com or nm2gether4ever@yahoo.com Or chikensoup@earthlink.net