Act 3: The Beautiful Flower of Water!

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Sailor Moon: A Retailing

Act Three:
The Beautiful Flower of Water!

“Ahh!! Luna it hurts!” Masao said as he slowly crawled into bed after the battle just a few hours ago. Luna jumped up onto the bed and purred, then giggled. “Well, you should take your duties as a Sailor Warrior seriously. There is still tons of things I must teach you before the enemy becomes to powerful!” Luna said and stretched out on the bed. Getting under the covers Masao rolled onto his side to star at Luna.
“Who is the enemy Luna?” The cats eyes shone in the moonlight that poured into Masao’s room through the balcony door. “Well, I hope you have noticed that they are not human.” Masao rolled his eyes and rolled to his other side. Luna just exhaled and jumped over the boy’s body and continued to speak. “They’re evil. Things that shouldn’t exist in our world. Masao, you have got to find your fellow Senshi. Then we must find and protect the Princess!” Masao looked at the cat and smiled.
“Wow, a real Princess? Is she cute?” Masao said with a hint of a laugh on his lips. Then he stopped and look very serious for a moment. “What about Sailorearth?” Luna nodded and voice a few concerns. “But I am worried that he might not be on our side, after all he hasn’t really been very helpful, now has he?” Masao couldn’t really agree, after all the man did save him.
“Besides, I think I have found the next Senshi…” She didn’t sound very positive but it was better then nothing. Masao just nodded his head and told the cat the go to sleep, it was late and they had an early and long day tomorrow. Masao was going to go see Mika in concert with his friend, Umi!

The heart of the Dark kingdom, the home of Queen Beryl and her four generals. Queen Beryl was standing in the middle of a round room that had a dome of glass overhead. Although the chamber was underground when looking up at the glass you could see the clear night sky, something that always bother Kohaku who was kneeling on her right knee staring at the floor with her left hand over her heart.
“You have failed me again Kohaku. Are you prepared for your faith?” Energy started to fill the Queen, he long wavy red hair starting to float above her head. Kohaku closed her eyes, waiting for the impact of death, but it never came and the silence was stopped by a new male voice.
“My Queen, please excuse me.” Onikisu walked in with all the confidence in his voice, but none in the way he walked or stood. “Even if Kohaku is weak and pathetic, I am sure we can still find some use for her?” Queen Beryl narrowed her eyes at the man standing before her and then smiled. “Stand.” She told Kohaku who quickly got to her feet and walked backwards a few steps to be in line with Onikisu.
“My Queen. Leave everything to me. I Onikisu shall seek the energy we need to revive our Master and capture the Silver Imperium Crystal!” As Onikisu spoke an energy waved rippled and another woman appeared, Shinju. “My Queen, those Sailor Senshi, could they also be looking for the Crystal?” She asked as if she had stood there the entire time and had the air of being the Queen herself. Ignoring the dramatic entrance of the other woman, Onikisu continued. “My Queen, please tell us. What is the Silver Imperium Crystal?
Queen Beryl just stood there, her eyes now just slits on her face, she was clearly not happy about being asked questions, of being interrupted at killing, she hated being interrupted. “The Silver Imperium Crystal is the source of all energy… a stone with endless power! The one who controls it will control the entire Universe!” At the last word it seemed that Beryl had glowed with energy, that she could feel the very energy of the crystal around her.
“No one must get in the way of the Dark Kingdom!” Queen Beryl had summoned her staff and globe and it clicked when she slammed the end of it on the marble flooring. “Kohaku! You have one more chance, fail me again, and you will die.” The other two Generals disappeared and left Kohaku kneeling on the floor again. If I fail, everything will be wasted… She thought and the Queen turned to leave. Kohaku stood and looked up at the night sky, tonight, it seemed more beautiful then anything else.

“Wait Princess!!” Masao yelled as he ran down the great hall following the girl with blonde hair and pure white dress. Without thought Masao was standing on the balcony over looking the earth. Looking down in the courtyard Masao could see a party going on. Hundreds of people wearing the most beautiful clothing that Masao had ever seen were in little groups talking or dancing in the middle of the circular courtyard.
“You must remember…” That voice again, the deep male voice that was all to familiar yet at the same time, he could not place it. He turned and say a tall man that he had never seen before, but Masao felt like the two have had known each other for years. The man had black hair and wore a battle armor outfit of the Earth Kingdom, he had a red cape and was holding a two handed sword. “You must remember He-”
Masao jumped up in the bed throwing Luna off the side and knocking his alarm clock off the side table. Falling back onto the pillow he closed his eyes. That guy looked a lot like Mokusei… But it wasn’t him. Luna jumped back up on the bed. “What is your problem Masao!” She said holding up a right paw with claws extended. Masao just rubbed that cat’s head and got out of bed.
He walked over to the mirror and examined his body. The last battle had taken a lot out of him. He grimaced at the multiple bruises on the sides of his body and chest. Slowly reaching out for a shirt and carefully putting it over his head he turned to Luna, who was examining him. “Um..” If a cat could blush, Luna was a brilliant shade of red right now.
“Oh, Luna, I really never thought of you has a person or anything before.” He said with a smile, which brought Luna out of her slight daze. Huffing she turned to leave the room and said, quit forcefully. “Well I AM a person thank you very much!” And if the cat could stomp she was doing that too. Masao just shook his head, he really could understand girls, much less girl cats.
He went back to the mirror and rubbed his temples. This is getting to be to much. What will I do if my grades become effected, or my friends? Masao sighed and walked out of his room and into the living room. He had a few hours before he had to go to school so he wanted to sit and watch a little television. He turned it to the news to see what was going on with the world. Nothing really new, but one report about a crime fighter for justice. “HEY! Luna!!!” Masao yelled and the cat came running in thinking they were being attacked. “What is Masao?!?!”
Masao pointed at the TV, someone have recorded Sailormoon fighting the yoma and Sailormoon and Sailorearth destroying it. Luna went all big eyes and just stared at Masao, if looks could kill, well Masao would not of existed. “Luna.. This isn’t my fault!” Huffing again, Luna walked out of the living room. “I have to continue my investigation of the next Sailor Senshi, try not to trip and tell someone your identity okay!” Masao narrowed his eyes at the cat. “Don’t make me fix you Luna!”
In the background Luna nor Masao heard the next report of a kidnapping in New York City. A young girl of eighteen was kidnapped in the middle of a crowed street. They gave a short description”…-agi… blonde…” Masao turned back to the news report but it had changed to something about the weather. Something tickled the back of Masao’s head but he decided that he should get ready for school and turned off the television.

Kohaku stood in the middle of a cavern even further below the Great Chamber then she thought anyone else knew about. The sounds of a female struggling made her smile. She stood with her back to her victim and held her chin with her right hand. Her blonde hair was in its perfect place like always and her battle outfit had not a mark on it.
Turning she looked at the blonde girl she took this morning and walked closer to her. “Hmm…” She said as she circle the tied up child as the child stared her down, daring her to do her worst, which made Kohaku laugh right out. “Child, you think I want to hurt you? I think you know who you are better then anyone else dose…” She let the sentence trail off, make this little girl think that Kohaku knew more then what she was letting on.
“Usagi, is it?” Kohaku said stopping in front of the girl look at her from top to bottom. “I will make good use of you, one way or another.” Kohaku’s eyes went wide and waved a hand surrounding Usagi in a block of ice then making the girl disappear. Onikisu appeared before Kohaku and walked up behind her. “I think your late for school… Elizabeth…” He smiled when he said the name. Kohaku smiled, but it was a different smile, it was a smile for a lover. She wrapped her arms around his body and kissed his cheek.
“What were you doing down here anyways Kohaku?” He said, kissing her back and looking into her eyes. Kohaku just smiled and morphed into Elizabeth. “I’m trying to find the Princess, Onikisu, but tell me, do you think this is right?” Onikisu looked at his lover, a little confused, but they have had this conversion before. “I told you, when our Queen awoke us, many things had changed, even use. Our past lives were completely erased by that evil witch of the Moon.”
Kohaku stopped Onikisu by putting a finger over his lips and then kissed him again. “I’m going to be late.” She smiled and disappeared in a shower of golden flower petals.

“Your doing what?!” Luna said in a loud and harsh voice. Masao stopped rummaging through his closet and turned to the angry cat sighing. He put his hands on his hips and glared. “I have been doing this “whole” sailor senshi thing! I will go to this concert and I will have fun!” Stopping and kneeling to face the cat, “But, your more than welcome to come along.” Luna opened her mouth to try and speak but she couldn’t say anything. It was a fact Masao had been Sailormoon for less then a week and fought two yoma already.
Smiling, she looked at the sheets she was sitting on. “Well, I guess this one concert won’t be to bad.” Nodding in agreement Masao turned back to his closet and went back to find the outfit he wanted to wear. Pulling a shirt over his head he heard his cell phone go off.
Walking over to the phone he looked to see a message from Umi. I’m outside. Masao read and rushed out of his room. “Luna, you coming?” Luna nodded and ran to catch up with Masao. Grabbing a back and putting it over his shoulder Masao and Luna ran out of the apartment to met Umi.
Downstairs Masao saw Umi and walked over to her, putting an arm around her shoulder, “We ready to go?” Umi nodded in agreement and then saw the cat at Masao’s feet. “Is the cat coming?” She said with a giggle. Masao smiled and kneeled down opening the backpack. Luna jumped in and Masao zipped it up but left a hole big enough for the cat’s head.

Queen Beryl sat on her throne watching her globe on top of her staff. She was thinking about when she was set free. How can I please my Master, and yet do this? Staring off into space she didn’t notice Onikisu walk into her throne room. He cleared his throat which brought Beryl back to reality.
“My Queen, I must speak with you.” Queen Beryl just sat there watching her General. Onikisu was set to look for the Silver Crystal, him being here meant one of two things. He either found the Crystal, or he has failed once again, she narrowed her eyes. “I wish to take Kohaku’s place for awhile.” The Queen was taken aback.
“Explain yourself.” Was all she said in a cold dark voice. Onikisu stood there, clearly thinking on how to approach the subject. “Kohaku has been confused lately.” Onikisu started going to one knee and putting his left hand over his heart. “It seems that the awakening has caused…” Queen Beryl waved her hand. “Confusion?”
“Onikisu, if you wish to take her place, then so be it. But if you or she fails then both of you die! I need energy for our Great Master, Metalia, that is the most important thing right now.” Maybe if I revive Queen Metalia she could take out this, stranger? Queen Beryl snapped her fingers and Onikisu disappeared.
Smiling to herself Queen Beryl was making plans to get rid of both her problems. This stranger will rule the day that he threatened Queen Beryl. She started to laugh to herself, the laugh grew till the entire camber echoed with it.

“That was great!” Masao said has he and Umi made their way to a rest area during a break in the concert. Umi nodded in agreement and walked over to the restroom. Masao said he would wait for her over by the benches. Putting the bag on the bench Luna popped her head out taking a deep breath.
“She’s pretty good.” Luna said smiling. Masao was humming the last song that Mika had preformed and just nodded to the cat. “But, something dose feel familir, don’t you think?” Masao stopped humming and put a hand on the cat’s head, he was concentrating. He felt something… evil.
Jumping up he ran to the center room were the concert was being held, Luna was right behind him. Everything seem to be in order. People were roaming around talking and waiting for the second part of the concert to began. Luna started to his, she too felt the dark energy.

Elizabeth was standing with a man watching the huge group of people. The concert was in a down period and everyone was roaming around. “That disguise looks good on you, Onikisu.” Elizabeth said not looking at her lover, just examining the crowd. They were working together for this project, they planned to steal a lot of energy tonight. Elizabeth smiled as she wrapped both arms around one of his.
Onikisu smiled and patted Kohaku on the head. Waving his free arm a yoma shimmered into begin and ran to the left and began to take energy from the humans. Elizabeth freed one of her hands and waved it, two more yoma appeared and then havoc broke out.

Masao had transformed into Sailormoon from the very first scream. Right now he was hiding behind a set of chairs as one of the yoma spat fire. Luna was no where to be seen and Sailormoon had no idea what to do. The fire stopped and Sailormoon heard a loud scream. Jumping up the sight shocked Sailormoon.
One of the yoma’s had Mika by a fist full of hair and she was crying and screaming at the same time. Sailormoon started to gather energy in his hand but he was knocked down by one of the other yoma. Luna, where are you!?

Luna was on stage with the yoma and Mika and was debating what to do. She knew this girl, or at least she thought this was one of them. There was only one way to make sure. Deciding Luna ran to the yoma and jumped up, grabbing onto the arm that was holding Mika and biting.
The yoma screamed in pain and let the girl go. Failing to the floor Mika scrambled over to the side near the wall. Luna ran up to her. “Mika! I know this will be a lot to take in but take this!” Luna handed over a crystal blue gem, much like Masao’s. Mika just stared at the cat, but then again, being attack by a yoma, this couldn’t be so bad.
“Mika, please! Take this and shout out, Mercury Solar Power!” Mika slowly reached for the jewel and the symbol of Mercury appeared on her forehead. Luna smiled and ran off, knowing who the girl was now.
Mika did what the cat told her to do. She felt warm inside as crystal blue energy surrounded her. The jewel appeared at the girl’s chest and a light blue bow appeared around it. From the jewel light blue ribbons poured all around her covering her entire body. When the ribbons disappeared Mika was wearing a Sailor fuka. The body was black and her mini skirt was a dark blue. She wore a back bow and it matched her front bow. The outfit was finished off with knee high boots that matched her mini skirt.
“Sailor Mercury!” Luna yelled and Mika looked down at herself and squealed. One of the yoma charged Sailor Mercury and she easily jumped out of the way. “How did I do that?” As she landed on her two feet and back flipped to avoid another attack. “You are a Sailor Senshi for justice! It comes naturally.” Luna said.

Sailor Moon watched as Mika turned into Sailor Mercury and just gapped. He was in so much shock he didn’t even realize one of the yoma charging at him with a sharp axe it had made out of it’s arm. Luna ran up to Sailor Moon yelling for him to pay attention. The yoma’s axe went up and went down in one quick motion.

Time seemed to slow for Luna. She had just reviled a Sailor Senshi and now she might lose the leader! Screaming at Masao Luna ran as fast as she could as the axe slowly came down to hit Masao in the back. Skidding to a halt and closing her eyes, not wanting to see what would happen.

Sailor Earth had sat back and watched the entire show. After the three yoma attacked all hell broke lose and he lost track of his target. He stood as he turned to go, clearly the Silver Crystal was not here. Crystal blue light shown from the stage and Sailor Earth turned back around to see what was going on.
Another Senshi had appeared, Earth cursed himself as he thought that if he had waited just a moment longer! Something shiny caught his eye and he saw Sailor Moon standing in the middle of the hall, watching Sailor Mercury. That dumb-! Sailor Earth said as he gathered energy in his hand.
“Earth Bomber!” Shooting the energy at the yoma it screamed in pain as it dissolved into dust. They’re weaker then before. He thought as he jumped down from the balcony and went to exit the building. As he walked through a set of doors he was stopped by a little black cat. “Are you also searching for the Mystical Silver Crystal?”
At first Earth was taken back, not expecting the talking cat, but he quickly recovered and swept a hand through his messy hair. “Don’t know. So long as we search for the same thing, maybe an enemy?” Jumping over the cat he ran down the hallway and disappeared in the night. Luna just stood there watching the running figure. He…

“Mercury Aqua Mist!” Mercury yelled and the entire room filled with mist. She looked around and she felt like she knew what to do. Pushing her left earring a visor appeared over her eyes, she could see everything clearly. The other guy that was fighting the yoma was just in front of her, she could see another man leaving the center room, looking much like the guy fighting.
Mika decided real quickly to help this guy that was fighting the yoma all by himself. Yoma? Where did I learn that word? She thought as she ran to the guy who was waving his arm in despair. Letting instinct take over she jumped into the air preparing for a kick to the head.

Sailor Moon was in complete shock when he witnessed Mika transform into a Sailor Senshi, he had lost all thought. Seeing someone transform into another Sailor Senshi just drove home at what has happened to him in the last week. Everything just came crashing down and he couldn’t do anything about it.
A ball of energy came zooming past him and knocking the yoma behind him down and making it disappear in a pile a dust. The scream and dust flying past him brought him back to reality. He started to gather energy in his hands again when Mika yelled something that he couldn’t make out. Mist quickly filled the room and Sailor Moon was caught off guard. The only thing he could do was wavy his arms around widely and try to punch the yoma that was closest to him.
Sailor Moon stopped for an instant and closed his eyes, he had to concentrate. He snapped his eyes open and a bit of the mist swirled. He saw the Sailor Senshi zoom past him and smack into on of the yoma who was right next to him. Luna had appeared out of know where and informed Sailor Moon who Sailor Mercury was. “They’re together Sailor Moon! Destroy them!.
Nodding Sailor Moon gathered energy in his hands and pulled it towards him. As if the mist knew what was happening a path cleared to show were the yoma were standing. Both yoma were back to back, not knowing what to due, they both saw the parting in the mist, but it was to late. A Silver light been came crashing towards them, they both were consumed in the light and exploded.
The Mist cleared completely and Sailor Moon could see Sailor Mercury clearly for the first time. Holding out his hand he waited for Mercury to return the jester, she did. “Welcome to the team, Mika.” Sailor Moon said smiling, Mika smiled too. This was going to be exciting, another Sailor Senshi that wasn’t an ass. He thought as the two continued to talk.