Subject: [FFML] [SM] Magical Boy Epic,Episode 7
From: Christian Groff
Date: 6/25/1999, 8:51 AM
To: ffml@fanfic.com


Here's episode 7 of the Magical Boy Epic. Enjoy!


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Cosmic Knight's Story

* Sailor Moon: Magical Boy Epic * [Need A Better Title]

Note: This is an ALTERNATE REALITY story,which sort of is a gender-bender with certain characters of "Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon" or,
since I am using the dub NA version,just Sailor Moon. ;) I've also
changed a few things in the plot. Don't worry,in no way have I changed 
the essence of the anime saga to alienate Moonie otaku...I hope!

Second Note: For those of you who are referring me to Chris Jones's 
fanfic,Sailor Moon Reversal,I KNOW ABOUT THE FANFIC! Don't tell me
about it anymore,okay? This story has very few connections to that
work,and if you don't know about the fanfic,go to Chris's site at:
http://cyberwheel.simplenet.com/fanfic and read it!

Disclaimers: In no way do I own any characters in Sailor Moon,nor do
I own any characters that make cheap cameos! While some of the people
are my creation,they still have similar traits to the Sailor Scouts
and friends you know,so I don't own those Scouts or friends. Naoko
and DiC do. Don't worry,I won't try to butcher this job like THEY did.

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Episode 7: The Star Maiden(or 15-Love)
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Nephlite was packing her things when a bishounen man with his orange
hair tied up in a short ponytail appeared. "Hello,Nephlite," said
the man with a smirk. "Leaving so soon?"

"I need to form an identity on Earth," stated Nephlite. "This will
allow me to move amongst the humans without being seen."

"Always so subtle," said the man. "How quaint."

"So be it,Zoisite," said Nephlite. "I'm glad Jadeite is gone."

"Did you report to the queen?" asked Zoisite,eyebrow cocked.

"I have,and I told her my plans," said the woman. "I have a way to
gather more energy than Jadeite ever did."

"Tell me this plan,praytell," said Zoisite. "I am interested."

"It is quite simple," said Nephlite,smirking. "I will steal energy
from individuals instead of groups. This will allow me to hit the
most targets quickly,and without interference."

"Ah yeah,those nosy boys in the Sailor Scouts," laughed Zoisite. "So
young and yet so pestering. But how can one person produce more energy
than a whole group? That confuses me."

"I will use my youma to focus the person on one task that they do
best," said Nephlite. "When they are so narrow-minded that they can
do nothing more than that task,their energy will be extremely large."

"But that doesn't insure that you will get a good target."

"I am an astrologer,remember?" teased Nephlite. "I will use my star
abilities to see which targets have the highest energy. After all,the
stars know everything. Those Scouts don't stand a chance,for the youma
I produce are far more powerful than anything Jadeite had."

"I see," said Zoisite. "By the way,what you were mumbling about? How
Jupiter and Venus are approaching the moon?"

"There are two more Sailor Scouts," said Nephlite. "When the planets
conjunct with moon,then the Scouts will appear. Hopefully I will not
be around to see that happen." She giggled. "The Scouts are dead."

~~~+~~~

Nephlite took up residence in an old manor which had been abandoned
for years. After using her powers to tidy up,she took refuge in the
large chapel which had been constructed and knelt reverently.

~The stars know everything,~ she meditated. A star map shone on the
ceiling. ~Show me the one whose energy is nearing its peak.~

A beam of starlight shot from the star chart and touched her forehead.
~The arrow of Sagitta will lead me to my first target,~ she thought as
an image appeared. It showed a young woman with a black ponytail.

~~~+~~~

"Go Katie! Go go go!" screamed Mark Baker as the girl was playing a
fierce tennis match. "You can do it!"

"Oh?" asked Seth,nudging him. "You dog! I didn't know she was yours."

"Katie and I have been friends ever since we were kids," said Mark.

"Childhood sweethearts?" teased the beige-haired boy.

"No way!" laughed Mark. "We're just friends. Her mom and mine meet
every Saturday and we spend the time playing tennis."

"Oh,way cool!" said Seth. Just then,a red Porsche drove up and a
sexy brunette came out. Seth's jaw dropped. "What a babe!"

"You said it!" said Mark,drooling. "She's hot!"

This was actually Nephlite,who smirked as she scanned Katie. She
hurdled over the fence like Ranma Saotome and landed on the court.

"Hey you!" shouted Katie. "Only those in the tournament are allowed!"

"You need to put more power in the lob," said Nephlite cooly.

Katie was stunned at this woman's gall. Barging in and telling her
how to play. "I play just fine,thanks," she said angrily.

"Well,let's see if you can beat me," said Nephlite. "Excuse me,miss,
can I borrow your racquet for a sec?" The girl nodded and handed her
the racquet. "Okay,show me what you got!" Nephlite took a stance.

~Insolent little bitch,~ thought Katie. "I won't go easy on you,"
she said. "Killer Serve!" She lobbed the ball at Nephlite,who giggled
as she returned it full force. Katie cried out as the ball stung her
hand and made her drop the racquet. Katie glared at Nephlite.

"See? I told you to put more oomph in your serve," teased Nephlite.

"Who are you,anyways?" demanded Katie.

"My name is Maia Stanton," said Nephlite,taking the racquet. "I happen
to teach tennis in my spare time." She smiled as her mind formed an
evil spell. ~Powers of darkness,increase this girl's strength many
times!~ A dark symbol - a stylized 'N' - flashed on the butt of the
racquet before Nephlite returned it. When Katie touched it,her pain
was gone! In fact,the youma in the symbol was making her eager to play.

"Now,anyone wish to challenge this little tennis champ?" asked Nephlite.

"Sure," said a boy,bowing. He took a stance.

"KILLER SERVE!" screamed Katie,lashing out at the opponent. The boy
freaked and dodged the power serve as it ripped a hole in the court.

"WOW!" said Katie in awe. "Thanks,miss...huh?" She looked about,but
Nephlite was gone. "Oh well. Next!" She began to play again.

"Whoa!" said Seth. "That was some serve!"

Mark was worried. ~Something's happened to Katie,~ he thought.

Nephlite giggled. "Stupid human...the more you use that racquet,the
more you'll want to use it,and soon you won't be able to do anything
but play tennis until you drop. Then your energy will be mine..."

~~~+~~~

That night,Luna leapt onto the Sailor V game. "This is Luna. The
password is...a rabbit is pounding mochi on the moon."

"How is the mochi?" asked the screen.

"The mochi is sticky," said Luna.

"Welcome,Luna," said the screen. "We have information on the enemy."

"Really?" asked Luna. "Tell me."

"They come from another dimension called the Negaverse."

"The Negaverse," repeated Luna thoughtfully.

"Yes," said the game. "And their leader is called Queen Beryl."

"You mean Jadeite is not the leader?" asked Luna.

"Correct,he was merely a servant of Beryl," stated Central Command.
"There are no less than two others serving this sorceress. Their goal
is to collect life energy for some unknown purpose."

"I'll tell the Scouts about this," stated Luna.

~~~+~~~

The next morning,Luna told the three boys everything.

"So that is their name," said Ren. "The Negaverse."

"Sounds as evil as they are," said Seth.

"Then we'll have to find them," said Amos.

"Good! I want to smash their brains in!" said Ren angrily.

"No,Ren," said Amos. "We are still to weak to fight this Beryl."

"Amos is right," said Luna with a nod. "From what I was told,this
sorceress is probably more powerful than Jadeite,so we should train."

"I know how we can train!" shouted Seth eagerly. "Let's play tennis!"

"You?" asked Ren. "Since when did the couch potato become a sport nut?"

"Since I saw this super-sexy tennis coach called Maia Stanton!" said
Seth with a wicked glint in his eye. "She's got a great body!"

"Oh dear..." moaned Luna at Seth's hormones.

"So...you've given up on Lotus Mask?" teased Ren.

"Ah...not really..." said Seth,sweatdropping.

"Cut it out,you two!" snapped Amos. "This is serious!"

"I am sure glad we have you,Amos," said Luna. "Otherwise,the Negaverse
would have sucked every living human dry of their energy by now."

"What is THAT supposed to mean?" hissed Seth.

"That means you suck as a Sailor Scout," said Ren bluntly.

"Why are you picking on me?" snarled Seth to Ren.

"Hey," said Amos. "Seth is our leader,and I support him fully."

"Thanks!" said Seth,slapping his back. "Wanna play tennis?"

"Sorry,I have computer class," said Amos sadly.

"Ah yeah..." said Seth,sweatdropping again.

~~~+~~~

Meanwhile,chaos was ensuing on the court. Katie bashed down another
player,then walked over and smashed her racquet with her shoe!

"Hey!" cried the player. "That costs me a bundle!"

"Well,you wasted your money," teased Katie. "Now get up and play,or
get off the court!" She landed a kick on the poor girl.

Mark was worried. ~Katie's acting weird...~

~~~+~~~

"Seth,I'm glad you let me in," said Mark as he sat on the floor of
Seth's room. "Things have been hectic for me."

"Why?" asked Seth. "You look bummed."

"I'm okay,it's just...Katie..."

"Is she hurt?" asked Seth,worried. "Come on,spill."

"Well...she's become really mean to the opponents and is pushing them
to their limits," said Mark. "It's like she's changed."

"Maybe she's nervous about the tournament," said Seth.

"That is what I thought...until I talked to her." He flashed back.

	"Katie,what's wrong?" asked Mark. "Why are you hurting people?"

	"Get out of my face,bastard!" screamed Katie. "Or else!"

"Oh dear," said Seth. "That bad?"

"Yeah,she yelled at me and call me a ba---" Mark covered his faec.

"Here,I'll talk some sense into her," said Seth,putting his hand on his
friend's shoulder. "You've got my support."

"Thank you,Seth," said Mark,hugging him.

~~~+~~~

The two went to the court that night. "Still playing?" asked Seth.

"Yeah,she's been playing NON-STOP since we saw Maia Stanton," said
Mark. They heard a scream and ran in to see two professionals. One
of them was holding his hand tightly.

"Did she hurt you?" cried the other.

"No,just a sting," sobbed the first.

"Crybaby," hissed Katie. "Come on,try me again!"

"We're tired and need some rest," said the other pro.

"Losers! Cowards!" shouted Katie. "One more game!"

Mark stormed up and grabbed Katie's racquet. "Stop it,Katie!"

"Let go,you little son of a bitch!" shouted Katie.

"You aren't yourself!" shouted Mark,wrestling with the racquet.

"LET GO!!" shouted Katie.

Seth came up. "Katie,please. This is your best friend,who played
tennis with you since childhood! Listen to him!"

"DIE!!" screamed Katie,sending Mark flying into the bushes. The boy
knocked his head on the hard ground and blacked out. Katie then glared
evilly at Seth,who backed up in horror.

"Energy level,peak!" said Nephlite as the symbol flared.

"Uh oh..." said Seth,running backwards into a wall. He shielded his
eyes as a youma burst from the racquet and sucked up Katie's energy.
Katie moaned as she fainted. The pros ran off in horror.

"HA HA HA!!" laughed the youma. It looked hideous,like a demonic
tennis player. "This girl's energy is mine!"

~It's the Negaverse!~ thought Seth,hurrying to a corner. ~Great!
Now I can pulverize this jerk and show Ren how good I am!~ He held
his locket. "MOON PRISM POWER!" With a flash of light,he transformed
into Sailor Moon and stepped out from the corner.

"Stop! Using the energy of a girl who has a championship dream for
evil is cruel! I am Sailor Moon,and in the name of the moon,you are
mine! Game,set,match. You lose fifteen-love!"

"So,you challenge me to a match?" said the youma Tenzi. "So be it."
She summoned a tennis racket and lobbed a ball of dark energy at
Sailor Moon. The boy tried to evade it,but it tagged his side and
in a flash,he was encased in a huge tennis ball!

"Hey! You cheater!" screamed Sailor Moon. "Lemme go!" He then cried
out as the youma lifted him up telekinetically. "Ah! Yeesh! I'm scared
of heights! Don't drop me! AAAAAH!" He was dropped. "AAAAH!!"

The youma laughed as the poor boy was bounced around the court,his
face scratched and marred and blood oozing down his nose.

"Ouch! Ouch! Ow! Why did I try to tackle this youma alone?!" he moaned.

"Too bad,kid," laughed the youma. Suddenly,a flash of red whizzed past
her and materialized as a red lotus. "Huh? Who's there?"

"Is this a private party,or can anyone join in?" teased a figure who
was sitting on the bench. She lifted her head.

"Lotus...Mask..." groaned Sailor Moon.

"You wanna end up like your little friend?" shouted Tenzi.

"Heh,sounds like fun," teased Lotus Mask.

"Fine,join him!" said the youma,lobbing a ball of energy.

"Oh no!" said Seth,but his fears were put to rest as the woman leapt
over the attack and kicked the youma in the face,flooring Tenzi.

"Great going!" shouted Seth as the ball around him popped. "Whew!"

"Don't let your guard down," said Lotus Mask,picking him up.

"Perish,you two!" screamed Tenzi.

"Ready?" asked Lotus Mask.

"Yep," said Seth,who was so happy. ~Me and Lotus Mask...what a team!~

"HA!" cried the youma,firing a ball of fire at the two. They dodged.
"Take this! And again! Again! Again!" She fired a myriad of fireballs.

"Eek! Hey,you don't play fair!" shouted Seth,dancing to avoid being
char-broiled. He fell onto his face and felt fire on his back,but then
Lotus Mask grabbed him and leapt away. He blushed. ~Way to go!~

The two landed. "Get ready..." said Lotus Mask,taking a stance. "HA!"
She threw a lotus dart that stunned the youma. "NOW!"

"MOON BANDANNA MAGIC!" cried Seth as he hurled his magic bandanna.

"AAAAAAAAAAH!!!" cried the youma as it was obliterated. Mercury and
Mars arrived with Luna to find Sailor Moon all alone.

"Where's Lotus Mask?" asked Seth,looking around.

"Hey,great job!" said Amos. "You beat the youma!"

"With the help of Lotus Mask," said Ren.

"Give the boy a break,he isn't such a loser after all!" said Luna.

~I did it,I beat the youma!~ thought Seth with a sigh.

Nephlite had seen everything. ~So,this Sailor Moon is tougher than
I thought,~ she mused. ~And this Lotus Mask...I will have to keep a
serious eye on her. I don't want to end up like that loser Jadeite.~

~~~+~~~

"Katie didn't remember a thing," said Mark the next morning. "Amazing."

"Good thing too," said Seth. "I don't want what she did to burden her."

"Yep," said Mark.

"Hey,Marky," said Katie,coming up. "Want to play a game?"

"Okay," said Mark. "I bet I could beat you this time!"

"Not a chance,kid," laughed Katie as the two walked off.

~They seem like a couple,~ Seth thought to himself.

"Here is my killer serve!" shouted Mark.

~I wonder if Lotus Mask would play doubles with me...~ Seth's train
of thought was shattered by the ball in his face.

"Oh no! Seth! Are you okay?!" shouted Mark as Seth collapsed.

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