The Strength of Friendship chapter 1 By Sharon Williams. Spring School Term, Juuban High School, Class 1. Tanya Cambridge tried to listen to the teacher as he drowled on the day's lesson in class, but it was impossible. It was just too boring. She looked out the window at the blue skies and chirping birds, then looked at the other students. She saw that most of them was feeling the same way. Tanya sighed, and laid a chin on her left hand. She suddenly heard a hissing noise behind her, and turned around. Usagi Tsukino was trying to get her attention, and when Tanya looked at her, Usagi gave a grin of satisfaction. Tanya gave a look on her face that implied, "Well, what do you want now?" and rolled her eyes. Usagi then held two fingers up and pushed up against her nose, and quietly made a noise of a pig, signifying what she thought of he teacher. Tanya couldn't help herself, and snickered so loud, the rest of the students turned to her, giving her a questioning glance. "....and so, that is how World WarII was suppossedly started.....Ahem! Miss Tsukino, Miss Cambridge!! Is there something you would like to contribute to class!?" Sensei Ichitiru glared at the girls giggling. "AHH, no Ichitiru-sensei!!" said Tanya quickly, sitting up straight. It was just something we were just...thinking... over. I apologize sensei." Tanya then bowed her head, as customary. "Ah, then I suppose you and your companion will not mind thinking over what to do in detention after school today, won't you, for disrupting the class?" said the old sensei, giving a smug expression. "What!!!Again!!!?" Tanya screamed in her mind. She gasped and was about to say something, then thought better against it. "Probably would give me detention for NEXT week too!" she thought "NO Ichitiru-sensei. I suppose not." she said quietly through clenchd teeth. Tanya then looked behind her, and gave Usagi a murderous look. "I'll GET you for this Odango Atama!! Baka!!!" thought Tanya, then imagined herself dunking Usagi in a couldren of hot oil, with Usagi screaming her head off. Usagi gave Tanya a helpless expression, then shrugged her shoulder. She then looked at Minako Aino, and the girl gave Tanya a look of complete understanding. Tanya then let her head fall on her folded hands on the desk. "Now, if we can continue. In 1956...." began sensei Ichitiru. *********Later that day after detention "USAGI!!!!THAT WAS TOTALLY UNCALLED FOR!!!" exploded Tanya, as soon as they was off the school grounds and headed for home. Tanya was red in the face and breathing hard, barely able to keep herself from strangeling the girl besides her. "Hey!! Calm down girl!! It was only a joke!" said Usagi, starting to shake in her shoes. "Man, this girl's got a hotter temper than Rei-chan!!" she thought, hoping she wouldn't get hit. "Ha! Nice joke!! Want to explain to my dad why I have detention for the THIRD time in two weeks!" replied back Tanya. She then gave a sigh , and continued to walk. Usagai watched her for a moment, then walked up faster to catch up with her. "Look. I'm sorry Tanya-chan! I didn't mean to get you in so much trouble back there. It's just that...ever since....I mean!...." tears began to well in Usagi's eyes, and she bent her head to try to hide them. Tanya looked at her with concern. "What is it Usagi-chan? Please tell me you're not going to bawl again!" "No! I'm not!!It's just that..ever since Momaru Chiba..." Usagi pouted, then lowered her head once again, to stubborn to let even herself know how she truly felt about the guy. Memories of them arguing filled her memories once more, and the pain grew in her heart. "Oh right!! There is still no word from about him at the university? " Tanya walked back to Usagi, and laid an arm around her shoulder."I guess I was a little harsh too. I mean, I'm not like you, you know!! I'm not used to living in detention as you do, odango!!" chuckled Tanya, and playfully pinched Usagi's nose. Usagi frowned slightly, then smiled and began to laugh too. "Hey!! There you guys are!!!" yelled Minako, running up to them. She stopped right in front of them, and bent over with her hands on her kness, breathing hard to her catch. After a moment, she looked up. "Guess what? The Crown Game Center just got the new version of the Sailor V game, and I hear it is TOTALLY COOL!! Wanna go check it out?" Minako looked at both girls excitedly. "A new Sailor V game?!" shouted Usagi, "Alright!! Let's go!! My mom won't expect me to be home so soon after school!!" She started to run, but stopped and looked at Tanya, "You coming girl?" she asked, her eyes shining bright once again. "Nahhh. You guys go on ahead! I still need to read a couple of chapters in science. Yuck!!" Tanya said scrunching up face, and then sticking her tongue out. "You know I'm not so good in that subject! HEHE!" she said, with an embarrassed grin, and her hand in the back of her head. "You're probably hanging around Ami-chan too much!!" laughed Usagi, holding Minako's hand. O.K.!! I'll see you in school tomorrow!!" She and Minako then ran off. Tanya shook her head at the departing figures, then walked the next block to catch the bus home. ***Galaxia's Fortress. "SAILOR LEAD-CROW!! COME FORTH!!" screamed Sailor Galaxia, then winced in pain. The last battle with the scouts nearly destroyed her, and she lost her right-hand henchman, Sailor Iron-Mouse. "Now matter what, those scouts are going to PAY!!!" she thought. My plan must not fail! Those baka scouts are done for!!" "Yes? Most Exalted One?!" said a sly sexy voice. Sailor Lead-Crow then materialized in front of Galaxia, and she bowed humbly. "You will take Sailor Iron-Mouse's place!! I want starseeds!! And I want them NOW!!"said Galaxia, her eyes glowing with greed. She then paused, and her eyes darted around, as if looking for something, hearing something. "What's this!!I feel a tremendous amount of mental energy!!! So strong! So strong! I must have it! It can help me find more of the correct starseeds!" "But where, You're Majesty!" said Lead-Crow, eager for action to start. Galaxia opened her right hand, and a map of the Juuban 12th District in Tokyo appeared in her hands. "I believe we will start here!" said Glaxia, the mere thought of so much power making her salivate. *****Cambridge Residence "Hi! Dad I'm home!!" shouted Tanya, walking into the kitchen, and taking out an apple from the refridgerater, and munching on it. Silence was all she got."Oh. He must have went on a trip again." she said, her heart sinking. Can't he say good-bye at least once in a while before he leaves!?" she said to herself. "Well he would have, if you had been here!!" said a cheery voice, and the figure of a young girl walking out of the shadows. "SURPRISE!!!" "Ronnie!" shouted Tanya, then ran up to the girl and gave her a gigantic hug. The girl bent, because she was so tall, to kiss Tanya on her forehead and the top of her dark head. Tanya was so glad to see her, tears filled her eyes. "Veronica Nyomi Waters!! Just what in the world are you doing here?!!" said Tanya, wiping away tears and looking up at her godsister and best friend. "Why didn't Dad tell me you were coming!?" Tanya lead her to the living room, and sat with her on a big couch. "Who do you think told him not to tell you, silly?" grinned Veronica, ruffling Tanya's long hair. "I have been planning this for weeks already, and I wanted to surprise you so badly! Your dad stayed as long as he could, but then it got real late, and he mumbled something about women and time not belonging in the same sentence." She then giggled. "He hasn't changed a bit!" she grinned mischieviously. A clicking was heard in the hallway, and Marco excitedly walked in to the living room, then sat right in front of Tanya. He gave Veronica a curious look. "Hey Ronnie, you remember Marco right?" said Tanya, sitting down on the red rug and hugging Marco close."He's the dog that I got for my birthday!!" "Of course I do!!" said Veronica, scratching his ears, "What a nice-looking dog! Hi there pooch!" she said softly. Marco's ears then jerked up, and gave an outraged look at the tall light-skinned girl. Marco then gave Tanya an expectant look. "Oh!" Tanya giggled. "I forgot to tell you. I don't think Marco likes to be called pooch. It's like he can understand us humans!" She looked at Marco, and gave him a wink only he can see. Marco blew out an offended breath and walked away. "Strange." thought Veronica, "It's almost like that dog has high...intelligence?" She shook her head. "So what kept you at school?" she asked, giving and amused expression. "Oh!!...AH....you know!!...Ahh,.. .school stuff..!" said Tanya. She gave a second embarrassed look of the day. "I mean, that school IS tough you know!!" said, laughing nervously. "Ummm hmmm! I bet!" said Veronica, giving her an unbelieving look. "Hey!! I got an idea!" said Tanya, jumping up. "Since you just got her, why don't I show you around the neighborhood!" She grabbed the girl's hand and dragged her off the couch. "There's this cool park me and my friends always hang-out in! It's supposed to be like...60 years old or something. It's great water fountains and tons of other stuff!!" "Sure!!" said Veronica excitedly "Let's go!!" The girls left the house, and they walked the few blocks past Tkyo Tower. A liitle further down , they entered the Ichinohashi Park, which covered over two and a half blocks. The girls saw many statues and monuments dedicated to Japan's past leaders and heros, and Tanya showed Veronica the flower displays, and showed her the world wide famous Cherry Blossom Trees. Unknown to them, and pair of cat-like eyes watched them, evil in intent, wanting for the moment to pounce. To be continued..... The Strength of Friendship, Chapter 2. By Sharon Williams. Tanya Cambridge and her godsister, Veronica, are happily walking through the beautiful Ichinohashi Park, and Tanya is excitedly showing Veronica various statues, and flowers, which was only found in the exotic land of Japan. The two then got into talking about times long ago, and what they of their lives in Northern Africa. "Remember the time you wanted to go horseback riding when you were 5?" laugh Veronica, when the two finally rested on a bench, "You threw the biggest tamprum in the world when your parents said no!! I have never seen them look so mortified! You were a REAL brat! Did you have any idea how embarrasing that was?!!" She burst out laughing again. "Hehe!! Well, that WAS a long time ago, you know." said Tanya in an embarrassed laugh. "No need to bring up the forgettable past. I don't even remember that incident very well!" Tanya shook her head in disbelief. "All I remember was that the horse was so beautiful, and I wanted to touch it at least." Tanya's head snapped up, and she gave Veronica a sly, knowing look. "As I recall, you wasn't exactly an angel yourself!! I seem to remember SOMEBODY wanting to see how how a T.V. works when she was 7, and in the morning, that certain someone's family found the television on the living room floor, totally gutted out!! And the time you almost caught fire on the......" "Ouch!!" Veronica interrupted, putting her hand over Tanya's mouth to silence her, "Touche'!! You got me!! I know when a point is being made!" She lowered her hand, and gave Tanya a pleading look, "Let's just keep this between us, alright Tanya? Mom still has no clue how that small fire started." "Yeah right!!!" said Tanya, giving Veronica a playful push, then sighing, and laying her head on the older girls shoulders. "You know Ronnie, I really missed you. The first couple of weeks here have been so lonely! I missed our conversations on boys, music, and what we wanted to be when we grew up. When I had to leave, it was like a part of me....almost died. I...I thought I would never see you again!" Tears moistened her eyes. "Hey Ti, like I told you before, I will NEVER leave you! You're so important to me!" Veronica placed her nimble fingers under Tanya's chin, and lifted her head up to meet her eyes, "No matter what, you and I are connected in the spirits, and we will always be one, no matter where you go, no matter where I go. We may not be sisters in the flesh, but in our hearts and souls, we are closer than even bloodsisters, see?" Veronica then lightly kissed Tanya's forehead. "Yeah, I see!!" smiled Tanya, hugging Veronica. They sat in silence a few moments more, listening to the rushing waters and chirping birds, the wind softely blowing cherry blossom leaves around them. Suddenly, Tanya's ears picked up the sound of laughing girls, and she looked behind here to see, Usagi, Minako, Ami, and Makoto quickly walking up by them. "Hey! Those are the girls I go to school with! Come on, I'll introduce you!" said Tanya, jumping up off the bench, and pulling Veronica's hands so she can stand up. "Oh! Well, alright. I suppose." said Veronica shyly. "Guys!! You're back from the Crown Game Center? How was the new Sailor V game? Where's Rei-chan?" said Tanya, looking at each of them. Unfortunetly, Makoto, Usagi, and Minako started shouting at once, giving Tanya a big headache. -Usagai lost TEN games in a row!! -DID NOT!! -I think she must have used all her allowance!! -She couldn't even pass level two!! -That's A BIG LIE!! "Guys! Guys!" shouted Ami, holding her hands over her ears, "Cool it! now!!" She turned red with embarrassement when everyone went silent, and stared at her in astonishment. "I..er.. think Tanya-chan wants to introduce us to somebody. Oh, and Rei-chan is still at school, rehearsing for her school play at The T*A* Academy for Girls. she said, then eyed the new girl with curiousity. Veronica giggled softely under her breath, and Tanya gave Ami a greatful look. "Thanks Ami-chan! Everyone, this is my godsister from back home, Veronica Waters. She came for a few days while she was of from the University of Nigeria to visit me. Veronica, this tall one here is Makoto Kino. The Lady Red-Bow here is Minako Aino, the quiet one is Ami Mizuno." Veronica said hello to the girls, and shook their hands. "The big-mouthed one is Usagi Tsukino!" said Ami, just as Tanya was about to introduce her. "HEY!!! No fair! You can't call me big-mouthed!!" wailed Usagi, as everyone began to laugh hard, nearly falling to the floor. Veronica was the first to recover, as Usagi continued to scowl. "Well, it's very nice to meet all of you! I'm sure I'll have a pleasant stay here, now that I have meet all Tanya's friends!" "Thanks!! Nice to meet you too! Now, with the introductions said, how about we all go to the Crown Fruit Parlor to welcome you properly!" said Makoto, twining her arms around Veronica. "We don't usually do this, but it IS a special occassian!" she winked at the rest of the girls. "COOL!!" They all shouted in unison. Crown Fruit Parlor**** Mmmmm...Mmmmmm! This dish is so delicious!! What do you call it again?" said Veronica, licking off the ice-cream on her lips. "A banana split!" said Minako, licking chocolate ice-cream of her fingers, and grinning with delight. "When the clerk heard about it, he knew he had to make them here! As you can tell, they are very popular now!!" "Ahh, yes! The banana split!" said Veronica, diving in once again. "I will forever remember this taste!" A tall boy overshadowed the table, and Veronica looked up to see who it was. "Hi! Everyone enjoying their ice-cream?" asked the sandy haired-boy, wearing a waiter's uniform, and a tan-colored apron. His blue eyes fell on the new person who came in with the regulars, "Oh, hello there." he said quietly. "Umm, Veronica, this is Motoki Furuhata. He usually works at the Crown Game Center for his father, but he sometimes helps out here." said Tanya, giving Motoki a warning glance, "Motoki-chan, this is my godsister, Veronica. She will be here with me for a few days." "AHH! I see. Well, let me welcome you to Tokyo dear lady! If you would like a very personal tour, please let me know. It would be my pleasure, my fair maiden!!" said Motoki, taking Veronica's hand and kissing the top part. Veronica blushed harshly. "Don't even think about it, Romeo!!" said Tanya in an angry voice, and snatching away Veronica's hand, "You don't think I know about you, huh? What about "what's her name?" " "Oh! You mean my girlfriend Nishimura Reika? Well, she'll be in Africa for a few more weeks studying insects. What! I can have a little fun, can I?" Motoki said, giving the girls a grin to mean he wasn't really serious. Veronica rolled her eyes, and the rest of the girls groaned. "In your dreams, Loverboy! Have fun on your own time!" laughed out loud Makoto. Motoki made an overexaggerated show of being rejected, and walked off with his head hanging. "Oh! Look at the time!! I have so many things to study for! My test in calculus and history is tomorrow afternoon! Bye everyone!" gasped Ami, and she flew off the booth and ran to the door. "Good idea! I think I better head out too!" said Minako, "See you!" She followed Ami out the door. "Come on Usagi! Let's go too!I know you have a test tomorrow " said Makoto, standing up from the booth, and taking Usagi's arm to stand her up. "It was nice to meet you Veronica!" "AWWWW! I'm not finished yet!" shouted Usagi. Veronica and Tanya walk home through Ichinohashi park in the sun's fading light. "You have really great friends Ti. I'm glad you were able to meet them so that the days won't be so lonely." "Thanks. You wouldn't believe it if I told you, but we have been through alot already." said Tanya, thinking of the last battle with Sailor Galaxia. A chill wind suddenly picked up, making Tanya shiver, "Hmmm, wierd wind. I hope this doesn't mean trouble is on the way!" she muttered aloud, and looked to see that Veronica was shivering too. "Yeah." Veronica replied, "The last thing I came to look for is trouble!" she looked expectantly at the sky. An evil low-pitched laugh filled the early evening air around them, and the girls loked wildly around them. Sailor Lead-Crow them materialized out high above them. "That's just too bad, sappy humans, because trouble has just found you!!" To Be Continued...... The Strenght of Friendship: Chapter 3 By Sharon Williams Marco was quietly resting in front of the water fountain in the backyard of the Cambridge residence,when suddenly, a sense of an evil presence that was so strong, it caused him to shiver uncontrollably flashed into his mind. His head snapped up and he looked around him, trying to sense what was wrong. He looked at the setting sun, "Something is very wrong! She should have been home by now. Where IS that wayward girl?" he thought to himself. Suddenly, Marco felt the evil presence increase, this time mixed with growing fear, and nearly fainted with the strenght of it. Then a picture of Tanya flashed in his mind, and Marco felt fear flowing out of Tanya and the young girl she was with. "Oh no! The Princess! She's in danger!" Marco bulted from the back yard, sending dirt, leaves, and grass into the air. "MAN! Can't that girl stay out of trouble for at least five minutes!" grumbled Marco as he hurried to the park. ****Ichinohashi Park Tanya stared at the woman floating in the air, not really believing what she was seeing. The woman was wear mostly black and red, and had black wings and red hair. The woman laughed as she began to descend to the ground, and started to slowly walk up to them. She began to laugh again."That's right! Cower before me, Sailor Lead-Crow!!" She then pointed her long fingernailed hand at Veronica, standing next to Tanya with a very confused look n her beautiful face. "You there missy, are coming with me!" she shouted, moving to grab Veronica by the top part of the dress she was wearing. If it was one thing Lead-Crow was known for, it was getting what she wanted, no matter what. Veronica dodged out of the way just as Lead-Crow was about to take hold of her, then tripped on a small rock and fell to the ground,"Don't touch me!" she yelled in a frightened strangled voice, then began moaning holding her head in pain. The amount of power and evil she was sensing from this figure was so strong, it made her feel like her head was about to explode. "Just stay away!" she said in pain. Tanya quickly snapped out of her trance, and ran in front of Veronica., and knelt down to see if she was alright. She looked from the girl on the floor to the wierd-looking woman still standing in front of them, her eyes now burning red as her hair. "What...What are you doing to her!" yelled Tanya, more afraid for her friend than herself, "Look, I don't know who the hell you are, miss thing, but she's not going anywhere with you!" "SHUT UP girlie!" shouted Lead-Crow, balling her hands into a fist, "This has nothing to do with you, so I suggest you get your scrawny little butt out of here, before you get HURT!" Lead-Crow flicked her hands, and magically, a roll of black chains appeared in her hands. She laughed wildly, and threw the chain at the two girls. The chain unraveled in the air, and quickly wrapped around Veronica, and lifted her up in the air. As she rose, Veronica let out a scream of terror. "Nooo! Ronnie!" shouted Tanya, looking up helplessly as the girl rose higher and higher, then disappeared. She turned to Sailor Lead-Crow with pure hatred. "You bring her back right now, or I swear, I'll make you wish you were never born...or however you got to be!" she said, narrowing her eyes. Unconsciously, her small hands balled into fists too. "Oh really." smirked Sailor Lead-Crow, "And just how are you going to do that? Go into another tantrum? Forget it! You are small and weak, and you will never defeat me!" She laughed again. "Don't bet on it!" Tanya said with a small smile. She threw up her right hand, "Sirius Star Power, Make-up!" and transformed in a blinded flash of blue light that distrated Sailor Lead-Crow to become Sailor Sirius. "HAHA! You think that fancy outfit is going to help you girlie. Not a chance!" She sighed, "Well, you could have been a worthy opponent, but, I'm afraid I'll have to kill you now. So sorry. NOOOOT!" She raised her arms, and pointed at Sailor Sirius, "Galactic Tsunami!!", and a stream of water mixed with dark energy shot out of her hands, intending to rip through Sailor Sirius's body and take her starseed. Sailor Sirius dashed out of the way just in time, falling face front down on the dirt ground and rolling away. The power missed her by a few inches and hit a tree she was standing in front of, and the tree snapped under the power of the water force in a burst of splinters and falling leaves. Sailor Sirius got up, and raised her right hand. The sceptre appeared, and she clucthed it and aimed it at the dark senshi. "Now it's my turn!" said Sailor Sirius, "Sirius Scepter, Illuminate!", and a massive beam of white light energy shot out with the strenght of the sun, and headed for Sailor Lead-Crow. Lead-Crow quickly crossed her arms in front of her, and the golden bracelets that she was wearing glowed. The power from the scepter went straight to them, and they were aborbed. Sailor Sirius gasped in surprise, nto expecting this, and watched as Sailor Lead-Crow smile evilly. The bracelets began to glow again, and a white laser energy shot back out, tinted red because it was now converted to pure heat. The energy hit Sailor Sirius with such force, she was slammed hard on the ground, still holding her scepter. She screamed in pain from the heat and the burning sensations on her skin, and watched in horror as small blisters appeared on her arms and legs. "Oh my God! It hurts so much!" she thought, her body turning numb with pain. Sailor Lead-Crow started to laugh again, walking up to the fallen girl. When she reached her, she stepped over here, so that she was standing directly on top of her, standing with her legs on both sides of Sailor Sirius's body. She then began squatting slowly down, and leaned forward, until her face was at least an inch from Sailor Sirius's face. "Haven't you ever learned, little girl," taunted Sailor Lead-Crow, "that when you play with fire, you get burned? Now you can watch as your precious Veronica is turned into Galaxia-sama's ultimate animate, and becomes her key to destroying this worthless galaxy!" She placed a hand on one of Sirius's thighs. "NOOOO! Get off me!" screamed Sailor Sirius, and landed a punch into Sailor Lead-Crow's stomach. Lead-Crow flew off her in a surprised grunt, and doubled over on her knees in pain. She didn't notice as Sailor Sirius got up and ran, and hide behind a large statue. Sirius fumbled with the small communicator that Ami gave her, and began typing. The small screen began to show static, and Sailor Sirius shook it in frustration. "Hello!!? Hello!! You guys out there?! Please! I need help! Can any of you guys hear me?! Please!!! I need you!" Tears then bagan flowing down her cheeks. Like a prayer, the static finally cleared, and Ami Mizuno's face appeared, with her glasses on. "Tanya-chan? IS that you? What's going on? Where are you?!" Ami's eyes widened as she saw Sailor Sirius's disheveled state. "Oh thank God! Ami! I'm at the Ichinohashi Park! Veronica and I were attacked by this freaky lady scout! Please, I need you and the rest of the scouts here! Veronica's gone!" she blurted out hysterically, and wiped at her eyes in frustration. "Hang on Tanya! We'll be there in a flash! Don't worr..." The statue that Sailor Sirius was hiding behind suddenly exploded, and knocked Sailor Sirius to the ground screaming. The communicator smashed to pieces, and the debris fell on her back nearly rendering her unconscious. "Your friends will never make it here on time!" shouted Sailor Lead-Crow, and laughed evilly. A shiny object was in her hand now, and Sailor Sirius realized then that it was an elongated black dagger, and Sailor Lead-Crow raised it above her head, ready to plunge it into the girl's heart. Suddenly a loud barking was heard, then growling. Marco jumped up on Lead-Crow's back, and bit down hard on her right shoulder. The evil senshi went down in a high pitched scream, dropping the dagger. When she was on the ground, Marco then laid a chomp on her rear-end. "YEOWWWWWW! Get back! Back! You mangy mutt!" she screamed, and tried to run, but Marco held on hard onto the hem of her dress, ripping it to shreds. "THIS isn't over yet girl! I will get you, one way or another! Galaxia Transport!" she shouted, and disappeared in a blinding white light. "Marco! She's...gone." Sailor Sirius whispered in pain, when the dog rushed up to her, before falling into a dead faint. In a flash, her sailor fuku disappeared, and she reverted. Marco then heard shouting, and turned to see the rest of the sailor team running up in full speed, with Ami in the lead and pointing, "There she is!! Over there!" When she reached over, Ami knelt down and felt for her pulse on her neck. "Is O.K.!?" said Usagi, kneeling with her, concern in her voice. "Yes, for now, but we've got to get her out of here before the police and investigators come! Marco, you better come with us, and tell what you know happened. If I'm not mistaken, Galaxia is on the move AGAIN!!!" said Ami, her voice serious. *****Aino Residence Tanya felt cool water on her lips, and began to drank with relish. Then the events came back in her mind, and her eyes snapped open, and she bolted up from the bed in a small scream, looking around at the unfamiliar room. "Whoa there girl! Take it easy!" said Minako, laying her hands on her shoulders, and gently pushing her back down on the red heart-shaped pillows. Tanya began to relax when she recogonized the familiar face of her friends. "I think, " said Haruka, sitting on the floor next to Michiru, "you should begin from the top." To be continued The Strenght of Friendship Chapter 4 By Sharon Williams Shadow Galactica Galaxia Palace***** Veronica slowly opened her eyes, wincing slightly from the pain that still throbbed in her head. She felt cold hard marble on the side of her face, and realized she was laying down sideways on the ground. With a painful groan, she righted herself up, and tried to look around. It was so dark, Veronica still thought she had her eyes closed, and tried to lift her hands to her face to wipe off the slime and dirt that stuck to her face, but the chains were still tied tightly around her middle, pinning her arms to the side. "Oh!! Were am I?" she whispered to herself, her voice filled with fear. Just then, she felt something run over her foot, and she let out a small scream of surprise. Tears spilled down her face, knowing it might have been the one thing she dreaded the most, rats. "I've got to get out of here!" she thought to herself, shaking her head to get herself together. "Ti!" she whispered, hoping no one would hear her, where ever she was. "Ti! Are you here! We have to get out now! Tanya!" Silence was all she got back. Her eyes widened as a thought came to her. "She must have gotten away! Oh Tanya, wherever you are, please help me!" A door that she didn't know was there was flung open, and bright light flooded the dirty large room as two figures walked into through the light. One Veronica recognized from the episode from the park, making her gasp as the events returned to her mind. The other one was obviously the leader, from the way she was dressed all in gold, with a ruby in the middle of her crown, and the air of command that surrounded her. "Well, Well! Look's like our guest has finally decided to wake up, and grace us with her pleasant company!" sneered Sailor Lead-Crow, and laughed loudly at her own sarcasm. She stopped laughing, rubbinmg her hands together, and looking at the girl on the dirty floor with a greedy look. "Who are you?!" Veronica tried to yell, but was so scared, that it came out in only a high pitch squeal, like a little girl. She took a deep breath, and started again "What am I doing here! I don't know what the heck this is about, but you'd better let me go, or else...." "SILENCE girl!!" screeched the golden clothed one, her eyes glowing red, walking up closer to her and taking her chin in her hand right hand, squeezing painfully. "You do not DARE speak unless I tell you to! You want introductions? Fine! I am Sailor Galaxia, soon to be the conqueror and ruler of this galaxy, and the universe!" she lifted Veronica's head higher, and peered into her dark brown eyes. "And you my dear, are going to use your special abilites with the mind and spirit to help me!" Galaxia then laughed evilly into the girls face. "NOOO!! I won't do it! You..you can't make me!!" Veronica screamed, jerking her head out of Galaxia's hand. She crawled back on her knees against the walls, trying to put as much distance betwwen herself, and this crazy woman. The pain in her heads grew in intensity, causing her to moan and double over. "Can't MAKE you?!" said Sailor Galaxia, her red eyes narrowing in anger. She walked up to Veronica again, and grabbed her short hair, and dragged her up on her feet. The girl screamed in pain. Galaxia smiled. "I can tear you heart out right now, shove it down your throat, and make you feast upon your fear if I want!" Galaxia raised her right hand and flicked her hand. The next thing Veronica knew, they were in a room that resembled a labratory and a torture chamber mixed into one. There was fog and darkness everywhere, and in the center of the room was a large table, and on top of it was a young man with short black hair, fairly tall and muscular, and very handsome. Connected to him was many white tubes and I.V. needles sticking in his arms. He only had a pair of black pants on. Curiosity got the best of Veronica, and she looked the young man up and down. "Who IS that?" she asked in wonder to herself, and winced in pain as Galaxia shook her. "That was an opponent who let his arrogance and overconfidence get the better of him! He put up a good fight on that plane, trying to throw those pitiful roses at me, but in the end, he couldn't defeat me!" laughed Sailor Galaxia. She stopped laughing, and looked hard at Veronica. "But it isn't him you should be thinking about. You should be honored that I choose YOU as my key in bring this galaxy to it's knees! You, who was born to be one of my servants!" she laughed hysterically again. "What the hell are you talking about!?" shouted Veronica, struggling to get out of Galaxia's grasp. "I told you, I am not helping you in your crazy plans!" "Ha! We'll just see about that girl! Lead-Crow! The bracelets and spell, if you please" said Galaxia holding Veronica more tightly, and smiling smugly. "At once, Galaxia-sama!" smiled Sailor Lead-Crow. She outstrecthed her arm in front of her, and two broad, golden bracelets appeared in her hands, glowing faintly. Lead-Crow began to walk slowly up to her, and Veronica could only widen her eyes in fear as Lead-Crow's image overshadowed her. A few seconds later, a scream and stiffled muffles was heard by the other prisoners of Sailor Galaxia. Aino Residence***** "Your mothers were raised together in an orphanage?" asked Minako, sitting at the end of her bed, watching Tanya as was tellign her story. Minako held one of her red heart shaped pillows closer to her chest. "Yeah, I guess so." said Tanya sadly, her eyes downcast. "My mother never really told me about her life. Everything I know about her now, I learned after she...passed away. You see, Veronica's mom and mine meet at the city's orphange, and they became best friends. They spent years together before they were abopted, and when they meet again, Veronica was almost two years old. She made my mom her godmother, and then when I was born, she became my godmother. OH!! Ouch!!!" Tanya screamed, as she accidently touched one of the still burning blisters on her arms. Tears spilled down her cheeks. "Here, let me see to that!" said Hotaru. She got up of the rug, walked over to the bed, and strecthed her arms above Tanya, barely touching her. Hotaru's hands glowed slightly purple. "What's she doing?" said Tanya, looking at the other girls in confusion. "SHHH! It's O.K. Tanya-chan! Let her finish." said Ami, then nodded for Hotaru to continue. The blisters all became smaller and smaller, until they were almost gone. The pain slowly ebbed away. "There! Just a little gift I have." smiled Hotaru, her voilet eyes shining. She ran a nervous hand through her short black hair. "I couldn't heal it all the way though, so I'd be careful." "Thank you Hotaru-chan." said Tanya, smiling greatfully. She then turned serious eyes on the other girls in Minako's room. "Please, you guys have to help me find her! She's everything to me. We've been through so much!" Tanya paused to swallow the lump that suddenly grew in her throat. She looked at Rei, sitting next to Minako on the bed. "Ever since we were little, she's always had this...strange power to sense things, and with the spirits, sort of like you, Rei-chan. Could this be why Galaxia has taken her?" Rei reached over, and held Tanya's hand in her own. "It could be, but I can't say for sure. Someone with the abilites your friend hasa surely would have gotten the witch's attention!! I promise you Tanya, we'll help you find Veronica, and we will bring her home safetly!" "Minako!! Honey! Is your friend allright now? Should I call the doctor?" called up Minako's mother from the bottom of the stairs. After a minute, Mrs. Aino's blond head peeked inside the room. Her beautiful features were creased with worry lines. "Ummm, no Mom! It's alright! She's O.K. now! See?" said Minako nervously, showing her mother Tanya on her bed. "We were just about to see her home. There's nothing to worry about, really!" She tried to smile reassuredly, not wanting to make her mother worry. "Yeah Mrs. Aino, Tanya's a tough girl! It'll take more than a couple of burns to stop her!" laughed Usagi. She tried to make the thumbs-up sign that Tanya showed her, but instead, did it sideways. Rei sighed, and hung her head shamefully. Mrs. Aino smiled back. "Well, I guess not. You, young lady, have to be very careful about lighting firecrackers! Next time, you might not be so lucky!" she said, looking at Tanya. "Domo-Arrigatu! Of course I'll be careful next time Mrs. Aino!" said Tanya, feeling mothered for the first time in years. Mrs. Aino nodded her head, and went back downstairs. Just then, the communicator in Haruka's back pocket began blinking. She quickly pulled it out, and opened it, then Atermis's white face appeared. "Oh thank goodness! Girls, you have to hurry!! The Juuban Elementary School is being attack by some of Galaxia's Animates! Their being lead by some new....sailor or general or whatever!! Hurry!" Atermis's hair was standing on end. "Atermis!! Where's Luna and Marco!" said Usagi, going over to Haruka, and sitting next down next to her so she can see him. "Those two!!" shouted Artermis, getting angry, "Ever since we got here to the Command Center, all they did was argue!! They're worse than you and Rei-chan! I'm about ready to do them in!" In the background, there was shouting: -...why you tuna-breathed furball!! - You saliva dripping....DOG! "Well, you tell them there is NO time for that!!" said Haruka, getting up quickly. "Come on guys, the action's about to start!!" She made sure she had her henshi stick, as the rest of the girls were doing, and made for the door. "Good! I've been waiting for a re-match against those ugly slugs!" shouted Makoto, right behind Haruka. "Wait!! I'm coming too!" said Tanya, getting out of the bed, she was still a little dizzy, and nearly fell to the floor. Haruka rushed over, and put her right back in the bed. "Oh no you don't!! I want you to stay here and regain your strength! This is going to be hard!!" "But...Haruka..." began Tanya, looking at her in confusion. "NO BUTS! Or else I'll have yours! You get me!" said Haruka, smiling, then giving her a wink. "You better do as she says Tanya! She's not kidding!" said Michiru, putting her hand on Tanya's shoulder. "Trust us, it's for the best!" "Come on everyone!" shouted Makoto. All the girls quickly ran out. Tanya crossed her arms, a determined look in her eye. "Yeah right!" she whispered. To be continued The Strenght of Friendship, Chapter 5, By Sharon Williams As the sun sank lower in the evening Tokyo sky, the sailor team ran high speed towards the Juuban Elementary School, where Atermis had just reported that where some of Sailor Galaxia's Animates were attacking the school children who were waiting for their parents. While they were still running through the park to get to the school, Usagi threw up her hand with the transformation brooch in it, signaling for the others to do the same thing. Since there was nobody around to see them, she shouted out, "MOON ETERNAL! MAKE UP!!" and tranformed into Eternal Sailor Moon. The girls followed suit, tranforming one after another in sequence: -"MERCURY CRYSTAL POWER! MAKE-UP!" -"VENUS CRYSTAL POWER! MAKE-UP!" -"MARS CRYSTAL POWER! MAKE-UP!" -"JUPITER CRYSTAL POWER! MAKE-UP!" -"SATURN CRYSTAL POWER! MAKE-UP!" -"URANUS CRYATAL POWER! MAKE-UP!" -"NEPTUNE CRYSTAL POWER! MAKE-UP!" There was a bright flash of white light, associated with when their powers are used together, and then it began to fade. Out of the lighht ran the girls in their Sailor suits, determination showing in their faces. In the middle of running, Sailor Mercury took out her mini computer, then began typing in the command to pick up any abnormal power surges. What she got back on the computer made her stop dead in her tracks. "Guys! Hold on a minute! I just got back something you should see!" shouted Sailor Mercury, looking at her computer intently and re-typing to make sure she made no mistakes. The read-out came back as before. "What is it Mercury?" said Sailor Mars, going back with the others, and giving her a worried look. Mar's danger sense was going off too, but she did not want to worry the others unless she was sure. More than once has her keen senses and Mercury's logic saved the team. "Take a look at this! It's the energy read-outs and sources coming from the Elementary school is so high, it's off the scales! It's as though a whole mass of energy is being collected, plus extra energy being used to send it to something....or someone....in another dimension!" She looked up at the other scouts, worry marring her delicate features. "You might not like to hear this, but I think we're going to need alot of help!" "Are you sure?" said Sailor Uranus, going over and taking the computer form Mercury's hands. Uranus looked over the small screen for a moment, then nodded. She looked up at the others, and gave them a hard look, "All right everyone, they might be tough, but we've beaten them before, and we sure as hell going to beat them again! What say we teach them a lesson once and for all!!" Sailor Jupiter jumped up and gave out her own version of a battle yell, then shouted, "I say, those Animates are going to wish they never messed with us! " Sailor Moon ran up to Sailor Uranus, and started pullign at her sleeves, "Come on everyone! Let's go!" The team gave Sailor Moon a look of surprise, then ran off towards the school. *******Juuban Elemenatary School Playground "HA! Where do you think you're going! Get over here!" yelled Sailor Fang as he grabbed the little boy by his shirt collar as he was trying to run away. He grinned his massive overbite of fangs stopping just below his chin. The boy gave out a small shriek, then the servant of Galaxia palced a hairy hand over the boy's chest. The chest began to glow, then a tiny pink object flew out of him, and straight into Sailor Fang's hand. The boy blew out a shaky breath, then went limp. The creature threw down the boy on the ground like garbage, then began looking at the starseed in his hands. He chuckled slightly, then looked up, showing the starseed at Sailor Lead-Crow, who was floating in the air above the carnage, looking at the othe yuomen capturing the rest of the children, draining their energy and taking the starseeds. She smiled, then nodded, knowing that it was the one they were looking for. The powerful starseed that would serve Galaxia well. "It looks like your premonitions were dead on, love." smiled Sailor lead-Crow, turning her head to look at the new recruit to Sailor Galaxia's Animates. Veronica, now dressed in black leather, and a white cape, with heavy make-up on, turned and looked blankly at Sailor Lead-Crow, then at the mayhem that was happening below. The gold braclets, which had erased her memories, she wore on her wrists began to glow. "I am...glad...to be of assistance." she said, her voice devoid of any emotions. "HMMPH! Glad to be of any assistance!" mocked Sailor Aluminum-Siren, floating besides Veronica. She glared at Sailor Lead-Crow, jealously burning in her eyes. "I bet I know what kind of "assistance" you want from her!..." She would have continued, but Sailor Lead-Crow shot her a warning glance. "SILENCE! Remember, I am the teacher here, so you do not question me!! If it wasn't for me, you would have...." Suddenly, the three pairs heard a young voice yell, "MARS FLAME SNIPER!", then one of the yuomen who was about to grab a little girl burst into flames when a fiery arrow hit it. When the smoke cleared a second later, eight teen-aged girls in sailor suits stood standing in a fighting stance, glaring up at the women floating in the air. "Hold it right there, Scumbags!" shouted Eternal Sailor Moon. She raised her Eternal Tier, and pionted it at them. "How DARE you come here and rob these children of the innocence they are entitled to! I will not let you get away with that! In the name of the Moon, and the Solar System, we are the Sailor Scouts, and we will punish you! And your UGLY pets too! "OH GREAT!! Not you Sailor brats!" shouted Sailor Lead-Crow. "Well then, if it's a fight you want, then it's a fight you get! Animates, servants, attack, and show them what a scumbag really is!" She laughed evilly, and pointed at the sailor scouts to signal the creatures and her companions to attack. Immediatly, the demons charged full force on them. Sailor Fang wnet for Sailor Venus, giving her a sucker punch to the face, causing her nose to bleed. But she recovered quickly, getting up and shouting, "That'll cost ya! VENUS LOVE AND BEAUTY SHOCK!" The demon was hit with an energy made of a giant heart, and disappeared in a burst and scream. Venus then went to her next opponent. Meanwhile, Sailor Mercury was busy trying to get out of a choke hold by a demon made of heated flesh. The heat was burning into her neck, but she managed to jab her opponent in the ribs with her elbows. He let go in a painful grunt, but Mercury was already yelling, "MERCURY AGUA RHPASODY!". When the water energy burst onto him, he melted with a loud hiss, and steam coming out from the pile of gunk that was left. In all the chaos, each sailor was too busy trying to fight off thier own opponent to notice that a demon was sneaking up behind of Sailor Neptune, while she was just shouting "NEPTUNE VOILIN SUBMARINE TIDE!" blowing away her opponent, when suddenly he was bringing up a blunt object, then knocking her in the back of her head, rendering her unconcious. Sailor Saturn managed to see that out of the corner of her eye. But finished of her opponent too late to help her. Tears began in her eys. "NOOOOO! M...MICHIRU-MAMA!" she screamed. She turned to the demon that felled Neptune, then raised her Silence Glaive high. She brought her staff down in a grunt, slicing the demon in half. The blood spurted out, half drenching her. Sailor Aluminun-Siren jumped in front of Sailor Uranus, just as she was about to go and help Sailor Saturn with Neptune. "And just where are you going, girlie! I got something for you!" She flicked her hands, and a sword magically appeared and glowed in her hands. "I'm game if you are! Bring it on! URANUS SPACE SWORD BLASTER!" shouted Sailor Uranus, calling her Talisman. Aluminun-Siren brought down her sword, aiming for Uranus's throat, but Uranus quickly brought her jeweled handled sword up to block the thrust, then raised her elbow and jabbed her in the eye, knocking her down. Aluminum-Siren grunted in rage, then kicked her feet under Sailor Uranus, knocking her feet from under her. Uranus landed and the dirt ground on her back, moaning with pain. "Is that the best you can do, lowly human?" laugh Sailor Aluminum-Siren evilly, laying her sword right on Uranus's jugular vein. "That's too bad. I thought you would be more of a challenge!" she got ready to thrust. "Too bad for you, blue freak, because you're about to be dusted! SIRIUS INFRARED LASER! DISINTERGRATE!" yelled a new voice. A massive beam of red flashed over Sailor Uranus, and struck Sailor Aluminum-Siren right in the chest. She flew backwords in a high pitched scream, and slowly started to distintergrate in a pile of black sand. Sailor Uranus stared at Sailor Sirius for a moment in shock, then got up and hugged her, then smacked her in the butt. "Just what in the hell are you doing here!? I thought I told you to stay away and leave this to us!" "OUCH!!" yelped Sailor Sirius, rubbing her behind, "Hey, cut me some slack, O.K.! I just saved your life, if you haven't noticed!" She looked at Sailor Uranus with a determined look. "Listen, I'm not about to let my friends get killed, without me doing something! In my book, nobody messes with my friends and gets away with it!" Uranus then smiled, and laid a hand on her shoulder. "Is everyone alright!?" yelled out Sailor Moon, after just disintergrating the last of the demons that was attacking. She looked over at Sailor Saturn, who was kneeling down over Sailor Neptune, lifting her head up. "OH MY GOSH! NEPTUNE!" she yelled. Sailor Uranus quickly walked over, and began stroking her face. "I would try and use my powers to heal her, but I'm too drained!" said Saturn sorrowfully. "OH NO!! I was too late! I'm so sorry everyone!" said Sailor Sirius, kneeling down with Saturn. Saturn looked towards her, and shook her head to indicate that it wasn't her fault. Sailor Mercury knelt down and felt for her pulse, then ran the computer over her. "She'll be alright everyone, but she has a bad concussion! We have to get her help soon!" she said, then began stroking Neptune's hair. Neptune began to moan softly. "Sorry, but that request is denied!" shouteed Sailor Lead-Crow, then appeared over them with Veronica. To be coninued...... The Strength of Friendship, Chapter 6, By Sharon Williams. Sailor Lead-Crow stared at the sailor scouts, anger causing her face to flush. "You do realize that you have destroyed one of my PRIZE students, and that I will have to destroy you now!" she said bringing out her whip. "Prepare to curse the day you were born!" She turned toward Veronica, standing there quietly. "For your first mission, servant, I want you to DESTROY THOSE BAKA SCOUTS!" she screeched. "With pleasure Exalted One!" said Veronica, then jumped down from where she was floating in front of the scouts. She started to slowly walk towards them. Sailor Sirius finally turned from staring a Lead-Crow to look at Veronica. "Veronica, please! You don't have to do this! We're your friends!!" she cried, feeling tears start in her eyes. Sailor Sirius started to run towards her, but Sailor Mars grabbed her around the waist, stopping her. "No! Sirius stop! It's no good! She's under Galaxia's spell now!" "Let go!" Sailor Sirius shouted, struggling against her. She turned back to the girl still walking towards them "I have to try! Please Ronnie! Don't you remember! It's me, TI!" The girl stopped for a moment, her eyes softning, then she straightned her back and the hard empty look came back in her dark brown eyes. "I remember nothing! Except that I have serve Sailor Galaxia!! You are all doomed to die!" She raised her left hand, and a stream of thick fire rushed out, and scorched the ground in front of them. The sailor scouts screamed and backed away, too tired to try and fight any more. Sailor Lead-Crow began to laugh, hearing the others scouts cough and struggle for breath. Suddenly, out of the clearing smoke, three figures were running up to the sailor scouts. One of the figures raised a right hand, pointing at Veronica, then shouted, "Serious Star Laser!" A beam of laser rushed out, hitting Veronica on the hand, and burning her seriously. Veronica screamed in pain, then looked up and glared at the new arrivals. "Sorry we're late everyone, but we had a...previous...engagement!" said Sailor StarHealer. Sailor Uranus rolled her eyes, and grumbled under her breath, "Yeah, I bet!" "I'll take that as a compliment, and a thank you!" sneered Sailor Star Fighter, giving Sailor Uranus a dirty look. She raised her hand and prepared to finish off Veronica, when Sailor Sirius, shouted to stop her. "No! You can't! She's...she's my friend!" "What do you mean?" whispered StarMaker, looking at Sailor Sirius with confusion. "I mean, you can't destroy her!" said back Sailor Sirius, looking back at Veronica. "There's no time to explain right now, and it kind of hard to, but isn't there some other way?" "Ummm, guys, we don't exactly have a choice here!" said Sailor Moon. She was pointing at Veronica as she was getting ready to throw another dose of heavy fire their way. This time, it was aimed directly at the scouts. Sailor Sirius quickly got in front of them and threw up her right hand. Her sceptre appeared, and she shouted, "Sirius Sceptrer, Illuminate!" and white light energy erupted from the sceptre, engulfing the flames and nuetralizing it, totally putting it out. Sailor Sirius slowly brought her secptre down, giving Veronica a pleading look. "Ronnie, please! I don't want to destroy you!! You have to remember who you are! Remember what we went through together!" "I....I....don't remember..." struggled Veronica, her eyes softning once more. "THAT'S ENOUGH!" screeched out Sailor Lead-Crow. She looked at Veronica, "You are worthless, just like I thought you would be!" She flew down and knocked her unconcious, then threw up her hands and shouted, "Mistress Galaxia, soon to be the conqueror of the pathetic galaxy! I deliver unto you the Sailor Scouts! I beseech you to come forth and destroy them!!" Suddenly, the wind picked up, and black clouds gathered the the already night sky. Lightning flicked across the sky, illuminating it. The thunder that followed was almost deafning. "Everyone, I DON'T like this!!" said Sailor Venus, assuming a fight stance. "You and me both!" said Sailor Moon, getting her Moon Tier ready. Sailor Galaxia suddenly appeared, floating above Lead-Crow, bigger than ever. She began laughing, then stared down at the scouts. "FOOLS!! How dare you think you can defeat me! Now, watch as I destroy your world, beginning with YOU!" she laughed again, and flicked her hands. A gigantic vortex opened, and out of it came out a giant bird demon, bent on taking a victim. It flew straight for Sailor Sirius, picking her up by the middle. She screamed and started beating against it, but it squeezed her so hard, she soon lost consciousness. The sailor yelled her named and made a grab for her but it happened so fast. The creature threw a dark energy power, which exploded on the ground around them, and disappeared into the vortex. ********* Tanya slowly opened her eyes, but found nothing but darkness has surrounded her. She tried to look around her, but it was no use. She felt her body, them gasped when she realized she had no clothes on. "This is wierd!" she thought, then shouted out, "Hello! Is anybody here!" Her voice sounded too hollow, and it came back in eerie echoes. Suddenly, bright white light enveloped the place, and Tanya had to shield her eyes to block some of the blinding light. A woman in a white jeweled dressed appeared right in front on her and Tanya gasped in surprised, not expecting her to appear so suddenly. When her eyes adjusted to the bright light, she stared at the beautifull woman. She had slight hazel eyes like her own, and cocoa brown toned skin, so like her own, that accented the gown perfectly. She had a white star in the middle of her forehead, and wavy black hair that reached her waist. On her head was a white crown with diamonds. "Who...who are you!?" asked Tanya in awe, wondering why this woman was invoking such familiarity. The woman smiled kindly. "My Little Star! It's been so long! I don't expect you to remember me after all this time. I'm your mother, child. I'm Queen Felicity." the woman said with sadness in her voice. A tear rolled down her cheeks. "My..mother? said Tanya, getting confused. Memories stared flowing through her mind once she said those. Memories of a soft voice signing her to sleep, of stroking her mother's forehead with the star, to give her comfort and peace of mind. "Yes!...It's true! My mother!" She stared crying. She wanted to hug her, but knew she couldn't. "Please, you have to help me. I don't know what happend, but I left my friends! If I don't go back, they'll be destroyed! I let them down! Am I..dead?" She looked around. "No little one, you're not dead! I rescued you, and you did not let you friends down. I have something for you." A wand appeared in her hands, black, with a blue rose on the top. She took the magical wand, and touch the Sirius Emerald Starstone, which appeared on Tanya's chest. The necklace began to glow, and on the emerald, and six-pointed star appeared, with the letter S and more diamonds surrounding it. "With this new power, you can help your friends, and bring back your beloved Veronica. Now go, and may the Gods of Sirius protect you! When you get back, shout out "Sirius Emerald Crystal, Make-up!" said Queen Felicity. She bent down, and kissed Tanya on her forehead, then waved the wand over her. "Goodbye, my Little Star!" "Thank you...Mother!" ********* "HAHA!! With your friend gone, you are all doomed!" laughed Sailor Lead-Crow. She watched as Sailor Galaxia prepared to give the final blow to the Sailor Scout Team. The Sailor Starlights were fighting against Galaxia, now their energy was drained. "HOLD IT!! No one is doomed here except for your sorry butts!!" shouted a determined voice. A new vortex opened up, this time it was white, and smaller. Tanya materialized under the vortex, and it quickly disappeared. Around her neck was the the new glowing Sirius Emerald Starstone. "You again!!" said Sailor Galaxia, digust and anger in her voice. "Don't you know when to quit little girl!" She shot out a beam of dark energy on the ground where Tanya was standing. She easily jumped out of the way, with renewed strenght. "NO!! And I am not a little girl!!! I have had enough of you messing with the lives of innocent children, and messing with my friends that I care about so much about! Don't you dare think I will allow you to get a way with that! As sure as the star that shines brightest in the heavens, I am Sailor Sirius, and you WILL be vanguished! SIRIUS EMERAL D CRYSTAL! MAKE-UP!!" With her new transformation, Tanya tranformed in a flash of voilet stars to become Super Sailor Sirius. She now stood in her voilet, white, and black fuku, with a white crown wreath in her black hair. Sailor Galaxia sneered, then turned to Sailor Lead-Crow. "You take care of her, and the other scouts, or else DO NOT come back!!" With that she disappeared to her palace. "Of course!" said Lead-Crow, grinning with pleasure. She raised both her hands, and yelled, "Galactica Tsunami!" and threw a blast of wter mixed with dark energy at Sailor Sirius. She dodged of the way, flipping and landing on her feet. Lead-Crow then took out her whip, nad started cracking it over her head. Sailor Sirius caught the whip just above her head, and yanked it out of Sailor Lead-Crow hands. Sailor Sirius raised her right arm, and yelled, "SIRIUS, KISS OF DEATH, CAPIVATION!" She kissed her right palm, and threw the imprint at Sailor Lead-Crow. It got bigger and bigger, then turned into a band of sheet, wrapping around Sailor Lead-Crow entirely. It begand to shrink, with Lead-Crow screaming with pain, then it suddenly exploded with a loud bang, sending the ashes of the once Animate to Sailor Galaxia into the air. "WHOA! Remind me never to get on your bad side!" said Sailor Moon in rapt attention, while Sailor was running over to them. "Is Sailor Neptune allright?" she asked. "I don't know! She hasn't wakened up yet!" said Sailor Uranus, holding Neptune's hands. She looked over as Sailor Sirius went over to Veronica, who was still laying unconcious. "Please, bring over here!" she said. The sailor team gave her a worried look. "Trust Me!! Bring her over!" When Sailor Neptune laid next to Veronica, Sailor Sirius took the Emerald Starstone, and held it in her hands. "I hope this works!" she whispered. She closed her eyes, and the whole necklace began to glow green, then the green light surrounded the two girls laying on the ground. The wound on Neptune's head began to shrink, then disappear. Both girls slowly opended their eyes. "What's....what's going on?" said Veronica, as she was slowly rubbing her head. She looked over to see Sailor Saturn and Uranus hug, Neptune, then she shook her head. "Who are all of you?" We'll expalin later" smiled Sailor Sirius, "Right now, let's just get you some help and get you home." EPILOUGE *****Three days later, at the auditorium of the T*A* Academy for Girls** As Rei Hino finished singing her last verse, she bowed top the audience. The people were stunned for a moment at the strenght and passion of her voice, then all broke loose as they stood up and gave a thuderous applause. All her friends in the front row of the seats stood with tears in their eyes, beaming with pride and proudness for thier friend, Reii Hino. "WOW! Wasn't Rei AWESOME Usagi-chan?" said Tanya, clapping along with everyone. "Yeah, well, I could have done better!" grumbled Usagi. Tanya gave her an outraged look, and playfully pushed her away. Behind them, they heard Rei's grandfather exclaim, "That's MY granddaughter, Yes she is!" "And MY daughter, if I can be so bold!" said Senator Hino, smiling up at Rei proudly. Usagi and Tanya smiled knowly, glad that Rei's father was able to make it for her. "Hey guys!! LOOK!! My mom AND dad are here!" said Minako, pointing over to her parents, and waving. Mr. and Mrs. Aino waved back to the girls. "Hello Little Star!!" said Peter Cambridge, walking up to Tanya through the crowd with Veronica. He gave a hug to her, and Veronica gave her a hug after, then they both waved hello to Usagi and Minako. "I am so glad for your friend Rei! She was the hit of the whole play!!" said Veronica laughing. "So am I Ronnie, so am I!" said Tanya, happier than she had been her whole life. THE END! _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com