Chapter 17
As the ice boat beached itself on the shore of Roshtaria's bay, Sailor
Urnaus decided to fly on ahead to see what the distrubance was. Afura and
Ami watched her fly off. Ami looked at the huge device they had brought
with them.
"Uhm. Is there a cargo wagon nearby?" Ami asked, "Or a place where we can
put the device under cover?"
Afura looked as the Sailor Senshi and said, "We'll have one of the sailors
store it for us."
Afura walked over to a group of sailors that were watching the ice boat. A
quick discussion and a little gold had the suspension device taken care of
while the two left for the Palace. Both Sailor Merucury and Afura Mann
took to the winds and headed towards the churning clouds.
Haruka, upon arriving at the Eye, saw the posessed Sailor Moon and the
attacks directed towards her. She also saw Setsuna's attempt and words
being directed towards Usagi. All her warrior instincts told her to strike,
but something in her held her from launching an attack.
Riding on the back of Groucho, Jinnai was thinking to himself, *Once we
have dealt with this threat, I'll use Sailor Pluto to totally defeat Makoto
once and for all. I'll prevent Ifurita from betraying me and soon
El-Hazard, Crystal Tokyo, and Earth will be mine to control*
Shayla watched Jinnai as his face reflected his daydreams, while she
thought, *Yeah right. Just you wait you twit. I'll fry you yet."
The others in the group were paying more attention on what they would
encounter when they reached Roshtaria. The bugrom and humans stopped when
they saw a flying, grey Sailor Moon. Nanami gulped, realizing that they
were facing a being that could easily destroy them all. Out of the corner
of her eye, Miz noticed Sailor Jupiter and Ifurita positioning themselves to
launch an attack at Sailor Moon.
"JUPITER OAK EVOLUTION!!!"
A spray of electrical leaves emmenated from Jupiter and struck Sailor Moon,
to no effect. Shayla decided to get in on the action and activated her
talisman. The fire preistess launched a blazing lance of fire at the
posessed woman. The flames engulfed her and died down, revealing that
Sailor Moon was unharmed.
Miz looked at Mr. Fujisawa and said, "This isn't good."
"Tell me about it. I wish I had a drink."
Inside Usagi's mind another war was being fought.
#See, your friends attack you. They are trying to kill you.#
*no, they're trying to kill you. not me.*
#Yes, but it's your body that they have to destroy. Face it you've lost.#
*setsuna didn't attack me. she can't. she said that she loved me like a
daughter.*
#That tin doll can't hep you. She'll soon be out of power and there is
nothing you can do about it.#
*tin doll? setsuna,, dying? no. no. No. No. No! No! NO!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!*
A blaze of silver light erupted from Sailor Moon, blasting a gray-black
cloud of energy away from her. Usagi quickly flew down to the Garnet Orb
Staff and picked it up. She ran over to Sailor Pluto and inserted the staff
into the keyport.
"Setsuna, don't die," Usagi cried while winding up Sailor Pluto.
While Usagi was winding up Sailor Pluto, the electrical flashes that
recorded Usagi's bio-signature started up interspersed with flashes from the
silver crystal. Sailor Pluto's eyes slowly opened as she felt the spring
inside her being tightened up. She also felt energy coming from Sailor
Moon's crystal pouring into her. A small smile played across her lips, as
she realized that she was being bound even closer to Usagi, through the
power of the silver crystal.
As soon as Usagi was done winding Pluto up, she turned her over and hugged
her.
Tearfully, Usagi cried, "Setsusna, please don't go."
Setsuna gently stroked the hair of the sobbing girl who was hugging her and
said, "I'm not going to leave you, Usagi."
Setsuna looked up at the cloud and said, "You've failed in corrupting our
friend. You have lost. Now, go away."
#YOU DARE TELL ME WHAT I WILL DO!!! YOU SHALL SUFFER FOR THAT, YOU PIECE
OF JUNK!!!#
A bolt of grey energy shot out towards the two girls. As soon as the bolt
hit the pair, the energy was reflected off in concentric rainbow circles.
#WHA?!?!#
Setsuna said, "Hope defeats despair. The caring and love that Usagi shows
for her friends as well as their caring for her, defeats your power. You've
lost."
#NEVER!!#
Setsuna looked into her friends face. Usagi, sensing what Sailor Pluto was
about to ask, nodded. Sailor Moon reached out telepathically to the other
Senshi asking them for their strength. The others provided their energy for
Sailor Moon's attack.
"MERCURY CRYSTAL POWER!!!"
"JUPITER CRYSTAL POWER!!!"
"URANAUS PALNET POWER!!!"
"PLUTO PLANET POWER!!!"
The three preistesses of Mt. Muldoon weren't sure what was going on but
decided to try and help. The trio linked hands and concentrated on sneding
energy to Sailor Moon. Ifurita and Makoto linked their energy and sent it
to Sailor Moon via Sailor Pluto.
Sailor Moon gathered all the power that was being sent to her and used it
in her attack.
"SILVER CRYSTAL POWER!!!!"
The Gizinshou crystal flared a blinding white before it launced a massive
beam out at Despair. Despair was caught off guard and screamed impotently
as he was reduced to mere whisps of smoke. Sailor Moon sensed the Phantom
tribe members that were approaching through the Gizinshou and using some of
the leftover strength banished them to their plane of existance. Sailro
Moon collapsed back into Sailor Pluto's arms.
*Now's my chance,* thought Jinnai as he snuck up behind Usagi and Setsuna.
Jupiter and Uranus looked at each other and nodded. The two Senshi got on
either side of Jinnai and disposed of him.
"URANUS AND JUPITER COMBINED ATTACK! SUPER SENSEHI WEDGIE TOSS!!"
After landing in some bushes, Jinnai brushed himself off and ranted.
"How dare those two bitches throw me by the underwear," he then continued
in a squeaky voice, "That hurt, you know."
Chapter 18
After a little bit of a celebartaion in dealing not only with Despair, but
with Jinnai and the Phantom tribe as well, Rune decided to talk with Usagi.
"I'm glad that you were able to get your friend's staff back and sorry that
you were unable to find a way to free her," Rune said.
Usagi just smiled and shook her head, "Don't worry about that. I have the
feeling Setsuna will soon be free. I believe the purpose for that
enslavement has past."
"I hear that Makoto and Ifurita will be joining you on your world."
Smiling Usagi said, "Yes, they are. There is something I want to take care
of that deals with them and I can only do it in my world."
"What?"
"It's a surprise and they want to do something that would be difficult in
the other Earth or even here to pull off. By the way, with Ifurita's help I
can make a portal big enough for a larger group."
Curious, Rune Venus asked, "Why? And what do Makoto and Ifurita want to do
that would be difficult here?"
A wistful smile plays across Sailor Moon's face, "The two of them want to
get married. It will be easier for them in Crystal Tokyo, because I already
know where they came from and what Ifurita is, and it doesn't bother me."
"Oh and why can't they have it here? The only problems I can forsee is
Shayla Shayla and Nanami, but other than that..." Princess Rune stopped for
a second and then said, "Never mind."
"It'll take us a few days to set up. I'll open the portal back when we are
ready. That is if you want to come to the wedding."
"Makoto is my friend and Ifurita has saved this world. If you think I
wouldn't want to go to their wedding, you are wrong."
Standing up, Usagi said, "I'll be seeing you in a few days then. We might
not have got what we came looking for, but we did wind up with some new
friends and that is always a good thing."
Usagi left Rune's room and met Setsuna outside. The two Senshi talked a
bit about what happened as they walked back to their room. Usagi after
recovering from her ordeal, decided that Setsuna was going to be as close to
her as possible until they returned home.
Rune just shook her head, *No wonder her friends all love her. She has
more than enough love for everyone. Instead of being vindictive towards the
Phantom tribe for what happened to her, she just sent them home.*
Princes Rune Venus wondered what surprise that Usagi had in store for
Makoto and Ifurita. Sighing at being unable to figure it out, she thought
about keeping the upcomming marriage secret from Shayla Shayla and Nanami.
She discarded that idea and would tell them after the group had left.
Back in their room, Setsuna and Usagi were having a quiet
converstaion.
"I know I've been a burden to you recently, Usagi. I'm sorry."
"Why? It's not your fault that you were born a machine or programmed to
act in certain ways. I accept you as you are."
Setsuna looked down and to the side. She looked back up when she felt
Usagi's hand on her shoulder.
"You risked your life to save me, thank you. From what you've told me
Selene must've have forseen Despair taking me over and built you to
counteract that being."
"Yes. She said as much in the message she left for me."
"Hopefully that means she saw your freedom afterwards coming up. Selene
spooks me at times. We'll just have to hope that there will soon be a way
to free you."
"Thanks, Usagi"
Usagi and Setsuna went to their respective beds and went to sleep. This
time, Setsuna banished the Garnet Orb Staff back into her subspace pocket to
prevent another reoccurance of what had just happened. Before drifiting off
to sleep, Setsuna opened up her link to Usagi and felt the concern and love
that Usagi had for her. Shaking her head Pluto thought to herself.
*There are sometimes that I wish...", Setsuna thought before drifting off
to sleep.
The next morning the Senshi, Makoto Mizuhara, and Ifurita prepared to
depart. The suspension device, that Ami and the others had retrieved from
the Forbidden Isle, would be sent to Crystal Tokyo for Ami and Mizuhara to
examine. Usagi, Ifurita, and Setsuana stood together. Ami handed Sailor
Moon the small rock that she picked up from their world. Using the rock as
a guide and the extra energy that Ifurita and Sailor pluto were providing,
Sailor Moon opened the gateway back home. A silvery burst of light and the
small group, plus on big machine, were gone.
"Impressive," Afura said
Back in Crystal Tokyo the group appeared with the machine. Usagi looked
around and down. She looked at her friends who just shook their heads in
exasperation. They had appeared on top of the Crystal Palace. The group
decidng that the suspension device was safe enough flew down to the entrance
of the palace. Ifurtia carried her love down of course. The doors swung
open and allowed them entrance. Running up to greet Usagi was her husband
and daughter. The two of them hugged Sailor Moon fiercly.
"Mommy it is so good to have you back."
"Usako."
"Mamo-chan, daughter."
After a few seconds, the family broke apart and saw the others. Chibi-Usa
and King Endymion noticed the two newcomers. Seeing her family's gaze and
the other Senshi to arriving, she introduced them.
"Everyone, this Makoto Mizuhara and Ifurita. Ifurita is Setsuna's
sister."
Usagi wondered about the slight blanching of her family and the Senshi that
stayed behind. She shrugged and introudced the couple to the rest of the
Sailor Senshi.
"And finally," Neo-queen Serenity said, "This is my daughter Usagi and my
husband King Endymion. Everyone calls my daughter Samll Lady if you get
confused about our names."
Mamoru whispered to Usagi, "We need to have a talk. We found
something out that you should know."
Serenity looked at her husband and nodded, "If you'll pardon us. it
appears there might be some state business that I have to take care of. Ami
could you please accompany us."
The royal family and Sailor Mercury walked away. Everyone else talked
about the events that Sailor Moon's party had and its results. The Senshi
who had stayed in Crystal Tokyo occasionally took a sad look in the
direction that Sailor Moon went. When Serenity and the others reached a
private confrence room, she looked at her family wondering what was going
on. Sailor Mercury decided to remain silent for right now
"Usako. We found some laws of the old Silver Millenium. It seems that
there might be a problem in regards to Setsuna and now Ifurita," Mamoru said
uncomfortably.
Looking bewildered, Usagi asked, "What problem?"
Cibi-Usa said, "It's my fault. I found the passage. I wished I hadn't."
"What passage?" Usagi asked again.
Mamoru stammered, "It's...well...in essence the passage states that both
Setsuna and Ifurita have to be banished from Crystal Tokyo."
"WHAT?! WHY?! Because they're machines?" Serenity said in shock.
Feeling his wife's anger building, Mamoru said, "No. It's becuase they are
daughters of Selene the first queen of the Moon."
Usagi's anger was replaced by confusion, "Huh?"
"May I have permission to speak?" Ami asked.
Queen Serenity nodded mutely
"I know of the passage they are talking about. It was set up to prevent
insurrections. You are of the direct line of queens. Those two are closer
to the original royalty than you are. That is the reasoning behind that
law."
"That law is silly. Can't I change it?"
Ami shook her head sadly, "No."
Usagi thought to herself, *After all that, I have to deal with a stupid law
that I can't change. I am not banishing them. There has to be a way.
Think, Usagi. I failed to give Setsuna her freedom and now this. Setsuna's
freedom? Wait a second.*
The trio watched as Usagi paced the floor trying to accept or find a
loophole in the law. Usagi sent Sailor Mercury to get the book with that
law. Once Ami had returned, Usagi hoped her plan would work.
"Ami, please recite the law."
Sailor Mercury did so. Everyone wondered about the smile that was slowly
growing on Usagi's face. She asked for a couple more clarifications which
Ami gave her. She was grinning happily.
"I know exactly how I can keep from banishing Setsuna and Ifurita," Usagi
said cheerfully and then thought, *You really spook me, Selene. That law
was written deliberately with that loophole.*
"How?" The three chorused
Usagi related her plan. Chibi-Usa giggled and jumped up and down, clapping
her hands. Mamoru looked intrigued. Ami was shocked on just exactly what
Usagi's plan was. Usagi had Ami get the proper papers ready. Mamoru and
Chibi-Usa left. All three had been sworn to secrecy about the plan.
*Well, Setsuna I hope you won't mind what I am about to do.*
Chapter 19
After a few days of preperation, Queen Serenity and the other Sailor
Senshi had the palace ready for Ifurita's and Makoto's wedding. Usagi, with
Setsuna's help, opened a portal to El-Hazard, allowing Makoto's friends to
be guests. Chibi-Usa, Hotaru, and Setsuna were busy helping Ifurita get
dressed, while Makoto was being helped with his tuxedo by King Endymion.
Shayla looked slightly pale and green. Nanami's face held no expression.
The other visitors looked happy for Makoto. Rune Venus went to talk with
Usagi.
"Your majesty," Rune said, "I was wondering where the bride is. I would
like to help get her ready."
Serenity replied, "Follow me, your highness. I'm sure they could use your
help."
The two female members of royalty left to where Ifurita was getting ready.
Some guards escorted Mr. Fujisawa to help Mamoru get Makoto ready for the
wedding. The remaining Senshi and guests milled around and had small
conversations, while waiting for the wedding to start. A few minutes later,
the king and queen returned and headed for the throne. The guests seated
themselves quietly. The Senshi positoned themselves, so that a column of
four each stood on either side of the center aisle. Makoto and Mr. Fujisawa
came into the throne room and moved into position. Makoto was dressed in a
powder blue tuxedo and was looking very nervous. Mr. Fujisawa, Makoto's
best man, was dressed in a standard black tuxedo. Soon music began to play,
signalling the arrivial of the bride. A silver dress, with a veil, was worn
by Ifurita and she was carrying a boquet of roses in her left hand. Rune
Venus was holding her right arm, while the three missing Senshi acted as
Ifurita's bridesmaids. Hotaru and Setsuna were dressed in purpule dresses,
while Chibi-usa in a pink one. The small group made its way up the aisle
and stood in front of the Crystal Tokyo lieges. Makoto nervously shuffled
over to stand next to Ifurita. Queen Serenity spoke.
"We are here to join Makoto Mizuhara and Ifurita in marriage. Who gives
away the bride?" Serenity said
"I, Rune Venus, give Ifurita to Makoto Mizuhara," replied Rune. Once she
declared that, she moved to stand next to the bridesmaids.
Serenity nodded and continued, "Makoto Mizuhara, do you take Ifurita to
have and to hold? To love and cherish?"
Makoto looked at Ifurita and said confidently, "With all my heart."
Serenity looked at Ifurita and then asked, "Do you, Ifurita, take Makoto
Mizuhara to have and to hold? To love and cherish?"
"I do."
The Senshi gave a warning glance to both Shayla and Nanami, before Serenity
continued.
"By the power vested in me by the Gizinshou and the people of Crystal
Tokyo. I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride."
Makoto nervously raised the veil and saw the face of his beloved. He then
kissed her as passionately as he could. Cheers and weeping came from the
audience as the two kissed. Nanami and Shayla looked miserable, they had
lost him for good this time. After the couple reluctantlty broke their
kiss, Queen Serenity spoke.
"Ifurita, Makoto. The two of you have a love that has survived a lot. It
woould be a shame if it was lost," Serenity said as she started glowing
silver.
She placed a hand on each of their foreheads and continued, "I am now
linking your spirits together and extending Makoto's life. When the time
comes for you to pass on, your spirits will find each other. In the
afterlife or a reincarnated one. Makoto, your life is now as long as
Ifurita's. Please take care of each other and love each other as only those
truly in love can."
Overcome by the gifts that Serenity just gave them, the two just nodded.
More ccrying came from Nanami and Shayla upon hearing this. Mercury and
Venus went to confort them. The newly married couple went down the aisle.
At the door, Ifurita turned and casually tossed the boquet she was holding.
The boquet wound up being caught by Afura Mann. The couple then passed
through the door to the clapping of the guests.
"The post wedding part will be held in the Hikawa shrine. Those of you who
wish to go, one of the Sailor Senshi can give you directions. To those who
wish to return to El-Hazard right now, please approach the throne," Serenity
said.
"Your Majesty," Rune said, "I would love to stay, but I should get back to
my duties of running Roshtaria."
The other vistors from El-Hazard came up. Afura spoke once she was
acknowledged.
"Your majesty, I think it would be better, in the long run, if all of us
headed back. Please have Makoto and Ifurita visit us though."
Serenity said, "We will."
Serenity concetrated for a few seconds and sent them back to
Roshtaria.
*Well I guess that's that. I better get into something a bit more casual,
if I want to go to the party,* Usagi thought
The King and Queen excused themselves, so they could freshen up. The other
guests and most of the Senshi headed for the shrine. Sailor Pluto headed
towards her room. Noticing this, Chibi-Usa followed, while reassuring
Sailor Saturn.
Chibi-Usa knocked on Pluto's door, "Pu? Are you okay?"
"Please enter, Small Lady," Setsuna said.
Chibi-Usa opened the door and saw that Sailor Pluto was reading a paper.
She was startled, when she saw tears glisten on Pluto's cheeks.
"Pu, what's wrong?"
"Nothing's wrong. It's just what Usagi has done for Ifurita, Makoto, and
myself. I still can't figure out why she did this though," Setsuna said
while staring at the paper
Looking at the paper, Chibi-Usa said, "That's because of a dumb law that I
found. Mommy didn't want to treat you as a machine, so she found the one
loophole that she could use."
"But this?"
"What's wrong Pu? Don't you want to be my..." Chibi-Usa said before being
interupted
"That's not it at all," Setsuna blurted, "It's just that..."
Chibi-Usa put a hand on Setsuna's shoulder and said, "This way, you're
freed of standing at the time gate for all eternity. You know mommy would
never abuse her control over you."
Setsuna remained quiet.
"Pu, mommy needs you to keep her free. Please accept it for me. I'm quite
sure Ifurita feels the same way you do."
Setsuna just nodded, while thinking about the new title that she would be
calling Usagi. A lump formed in her throat.
Usagi's voice came from behind the door, "Chibi-Usa, Setsuna let's get over
to the party."
Chibi-Usa quickly left, once she saw that Sailor Pluto was coming. Pluto
took another look at the paper, before setting it down very carefully.
Deciding to try out the new title, Setsuna said, "Coming,.........mom."
On the piece of paper there was this:
Setsuna Meiou Tsukino Ifurita Tsukino
Adoptive parents: Usagi Tsukino, Mamoru Chiba Tsukino
END
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I know it is still rough and there are still unanswered questions.
This is just to tide people over until I do get the full revisions done.
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