Ranma 1/2 Fan Fiction / Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Warrior of Hope ❯ Juuban Down ( Chapter 2 )

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Disclaimer: Sailor Moon Doesn't belong to me. It belongs to
Takeuchi Naoko, who will own this story if she sues me. She could
not, however, get any money. I wish she could *sigh*. I don't own
Ranma either, but he doesn't appear. This is pure Sailor Moon
bliss...or torture, however you might refer to it.

Note to readers: This takes place during the first season of Sailor
Moon. In other words, Beryll is the one that's trying to take over
the world.


Chapter 2: Juuban Down


**Two Weeks After Ranma Leaves the Amazon Village**

Usagi moaned as Luna jumped on top of her bed.

"Just a couple more hours.", she muttered, and buried her
head into her pillow.

"No, you can't. You've slept for almost seven hours!", Luna
replied while jumping on top of her chest. Almost as soon as she
landed Usagi rolled over, resulting in a very squashed Luna. "Oh
well, didn't want to do this, but...", Luna thought. She then
proceeded to let one of her claws out, ever so slowly. After all,
it wouldn't do to have her charge hurt before she left to deal with
the enemy.

Usagi almost instantly sprang out of bed. "I'm up, I'm up",
she said while rubbing her eyes, and fumbling through her drawers for
some clothes.

"You know, it doesn't really matter what you wear don't
you?", Luna commented.

"Why do you have to be so mean?", Usagi whined. She was
just trying to keep up appearances. It wouldn't do to have the enemy
find out who she normally was.

Luna sweatdropped as she gazed at her charge, who is
currently on the edge of crying, while she tries to shrug on some
jeans. "It's alright, Usagi. I'm sure things will get better once
we gather the rest of the senshi together. If nothing else, we'll
be able to reduce the amount of time everyone has to patrol."

Usagi sniffed a couple of times as she went downstairs.

"Good morning, Usagi-chan.", her Mom greeted. "I've got some
leftovers from breakfast that you could have before you leave."

Usagi's visage instantly brightened. If there was one thing
that cheered her up, it had to be food. She ran to the table and sat
down in a chair while her mother went to the kitchen so she could
reheat some of the food.

Usagi's face grew a little bit distant as she thought about
how great her parents were. They knew that she was Sailor Moon. She
knew it, and they knew it, but it was never brought up. She was sure
that they knew how important it was to the safety of the city, and to
the safety of their home too. They never talked about it, but her
Mom, and her Dad, let her know that they were always there if needed.

Usagi's thoughts were interrupted as her Mom brought out a
big plate of pancakes swamped in maple syrup. She smiled as she saw
her favorite breakfast.

"Itadakimasu.", she said as she grabbed a fork and started
digging in at lightening fast speed. She was done with the meal in
a couple of minutes, and washed it all down with some water.

"Bye, Mom. I've gotta go."

"Bye, Usagi-chan. Please...be careful.", her mother said,
giving her a worried look.

"I will, Mom.", Usagi replied, holding her school bag open
long enough for a nearby Luna to jump into. With that, she was out
the door, and running to the bus stop.

Anymore, the Senshi all had to be careful about where they
transformed. It had to vary every night, so Beryll wouldn't be able
to figure out their secret identities. It was a pang in the butt,
but if it kept her family safe...

Usagi saw a bus getting ready to leave. She put on her full
speed, which was quite considerable with all the recent activity she
had. The bus driver smirked at her as she showed him her bus pass
and tried to get her breath back at the same time. It seemed like it
was going to be one of those days. She bit her lip as she went to
one of the back seats and rested her head against the window. As she
sat there she started to think about the how much things had changed
within the past couple of weeks.


**Flashback- Two Weeks Ago**


Sailor Moon charged at the "TV antenna gone berserk" in hopes
that she'd be able to distract it from Sailor Mars and Sailor Mercury,
who were powering up their attacks.

The youma didn't wait for Sailor Moon to reach her. "Aerial
wave attack", it called out. Sailor Moon didn't see anything coming,
but knew better then to stay where she was. She instantly jumped to
the side, trying to dodge whatever it threw at her. She felt herself
get clipped on her right ankle, and found herself flying backwards,
into a nearby wall.

Sailor Moon, started to whimper from the pain, but at least
her plan worked. She quickly got up, taking off her tiara so she
could moon dust the creature while it was weakened. However, what
she saw set her heart aflutter with fear. Sailor Mars and Mercury
weren't able to attack. They were too busy dealing with two other
creatures.

Sailor Moon heard a cough and looked on top of the wall she
was next to, where Luna was currently watching their battle from her
usual spot, a.k.a. from fairly far away. "Retreat, Sailor Moon."

"But...we can't just", Sailor Moon started, but was cut off
by her counselor.

"No, Sailor Moon. Retreat. Now!!".

Sailor Moon let a tear fall from her eyes as she yelled,
"Retreat". She ran away as fast as she could, favoring her left foot.
Sailor Mars and Mercury looked shocked as they too began their
retreat.

Sailor Moon expected the youmas to follow, but they stayed
exactly where they were. It seemed they had other things in mind.


**One Week After The First Defeat**


Usagi cried into her pillow after another brutal defeat. Why
did this have to happen? Why did she have to be so weak? She was
Sailor Moon, the Warrior of Love and Justice.

She looked up as she felt someone's hands on her shoulders.
She turned around to find her mother's arms wrapped around her, and
she couldn't hold it in as she buried her head in her mom's chest.
All of her tears came out. A tear for each life lost. A tear for
every battle left in defeat.

Her mother stroked her hair, rocking her back and forth.
Within 15 minutes Usagi was able to calm herself somewhat down.

"Thanks, mom.", Usagi said, sniffing a little bit.

"It's alright, honey. I'm not sure I'd be able to hold up
nearly as well as you do, considering the circumstances."

Usagi's eyes widened as she took in the meaning of the her
mother's phrase.

"Mom, I meant to tell...", Usagi started to say, but was cut
off as her mother placed a finger over her lips.

"Shhh... there's no need for that. You have to do what you
must, and one can only ask that you give your best, and that I give
mine."

Usagi grabbed her mother in a fierce hug. "Thanks, Mom. I
really needed that."

As they pulled away, her mother got up and left for the door.
"I just wanted to let you know that I'll always be here if you need
me.", she said as she smiled at her daughter. Then she was gone,
leaving Usagi to her own ponderings.

She got up and shut the door, making sure nobody else was
around as she got her communicator out and rang up the other girls.

"Hai?", came Rei's voice, as her image popped up.

"I need to call a Senshi meeting. Can you get ahold of Ami,
and have her meet us at the shrine?"

"Why can't you wait for her to answer so you can tell her?",
Rei grumbled.

"Because I'm furthest away from the shrine. Please, Rei? We
really need to make some plans.", Usagi said, giving Rei her best
puppy dog eyes.

Rei's will crumbled under Usagi's puppy dog eyes. She
couldn't ever deny her anything when she got like this. Why was that,
anyway? "Oh, alright. Get going. I'll see you soon."

"Thanks, you're the best Rei.", Usagi gushed before signing
off.


**30 Min. Later, Hikawa Shrine**


Usagi ran up the steps to the temple as fast as she could.
Once she got to the top she knocked as loudly as she could, then
leaned over, clutching her knees and gasping for breath.

"Yes, how may I help...oh, it's you Usagi-chan.", Grandfather
Hino said, while opening the door. "Come right in. Rei's been
waiting for you."

Usagi slid the door open to the Fire Shrine, where she finds
Rei staring into the sacred flame, and Ami sitting on a tatami mat,
typing on her computer.

"What is it you wanted, odango-atama?", Rei muttered. "I
was trying to get some sleep before we had to head off to yet another
attack."

Usagi's eyes started to tear up, but suddenly grew harder as
she thought about why she called this meeting. She sat down on a
nearby mat and opened her bag up enough for Luna to get out. "I came
because the 'let's run to the nearest new disturbance' plan hasn't
been working out very well. We need a new game plan. Any
suggestions?"

"Well, I've been thinking about that too and thought that we
might be able to set up patrols.", Ami volunteered, looking up from
her computer. "Since schools been shut down, we don't have to worry
about a normal schedule anymore, so maybe we could divide the day
into eight hour shifts. Two of us could be out patrolling for any
new disturbances while the third one sleeps."

"Yeah, but what if the third senshi is needed?", Rei asked.
"At least with the current system we're all able to get to the site
when needed."

"The senshi that's sleeping will still keep her communicator
on. However, this way, if a new youma does appear we might be able
to get to it before any others could join it."

"Consider it done.", Usagi said, in a tone that had finality
to it. Everyone looked at her with wide eyes, but nodded their
assent. "Anything else?"

"Well, I was thinking that it might be a good idea if you
girls vary the locations you transform at.", Luna supplied. "The
last thing we need is for Beryll to find out who you guys really are."

"Good idea, Luna.", Usagi said while she absently rubbed
Luna's head. "Can anyone think of anything else?"

There was a moment of silence as each senshi looked at the
other two. "Alright then. In that case, Ami and I will take first
shift.", Usagi said. "You try to get some sleep, Rei."


**End of Flashback**


Usagi sighed. Things had gone much better since then.
They'd only taken two defeats, and were able to evacuate the sections
that were taken over, due to the headsets they now wore, which were
directly connected to the police. No new energy was gained by the
Dark Kingdom, but the senshi were still in dire straits. They hadn't
been able to regain any of the sections that were taken over, since
were still patrolled by multiple Dark Kingdom youma.

"They will go down.", she vowed to herself. "They will never
have this city."

With that thought on her mind she pulled the cord above her,
signaling for the bus to stop at the next intersection. This
definitely wasn't the better part of town, but it wasn't too close
to any of areas controlled by the Dark Kingdom.

She walked a couple of blocks and ducked into a dark alley,
so she could transform.

"Hey, beautiful, you lookin' for me?", a scruffy bearded and
scraggily looking man asked as he emerged from the shadows.

Usagi rolled her eyes to the back of her head. She faced
youma who could probably topple buildings if they wanted to, and she
was supposed to be scared of this?? "I'll give you one chance, and
only one chance. Leave now or you'll be sorry."

"Oooo....I'm shakin' in my boots.", the man said while
reaching into his pocket. A flick of his wrist and his fly knife
opened up.

Usagi's eyes opened a little wider. This was not going to be
fun. Oh well, she was committed now. She reached for the brooch she
was wearing on her chest and muttered, "Moon Prism Power, make-up."

Usagi was thrust into the air for a brief second as she
transformed into Sailor Moon. When she touched the floor she saw
that the guys face had gone a little pale. She smiled to herself.
This might be easier than she thought.

"I'll make you a deal. You drop the knife and I'll let you
run away, but if I ever, and I do mean ever, hear about you attacking
someone I'll hunt you down personally.", she said in as evil of a
voice she could manage.

The man gulped and turned around, trying to run away. Usagi
ran after the man, who proceeded to run away while still carrying the
knife. When she caught up to him she was able to give him a blow to
the back of the head which toppled him.

Sailor Moon picked him up, to put him in an inconspicuous
corner, while she went back to her bag. As soon as she got it open
Luna jumped out. "Good one, Sailor Moon.", Luna said sarcastically.
"How about we transform on main street next, ne?"

"What did you expect, Luna. Did you want to let him rape me?
I don't think I could have taken him without transforming."

Luna sighed. "I guess it couldn't be helped. It's just some
common thug anyway. He didn't find out your name did he?"

"Nah.", Usagi said as she brought her headphones out of the
bag and put them on. "Sailor Moon here, can you hear me?", she said,
holding a button on the side of the headset down.

"We read you loud and clear, Sailor Moon.", a females voice
came through.

"Good. I'm currently on the corner of Akusa district,
Lot 043, near building 213. Some guy tried to rape me, and I was
wondering if you could send someone over to pick him up. He'll be
in an alleyway, and should be out for a while longer."

"Will do, Sailor Moon. They'll be there fairly quickly.
You're free to start your patrol."

"Thanks."

She got out a carrying sack that Luna rode in while she
patrolled. It was specifically designed by L.L. Bean to carry Luna,
and fit like a backpack baby carrier. It was free, and the only
catch was that she leave the big L.L. Bean logo intact on the back of
it.

Ever since she started patrolling she found that the whole
city started to open up to her. Sure, there were a few people out
there who still hated the Senshi, but for the most part people seemed
to understand the sacrifices they made. For example, since she had
to eat out while she was on patrol she would go to various
restaurants. It got very expensive at first, as she hit all the
various fast food joints. Then, a local radio station issued a
challenge to the people that they provide the Senshi with all the
help they could. Now it was an honor to have a Senshi eat at your
restaurant, and she no longer had to pay for any of her meals. She
had some of the best food and fastest service she'd seen since she
started patrolling.

Luna jumped into the carrying case and she proceeded to
buckle it on. She put her backpack into her subspace pocket and
leapt for the nearest roof.

She sighed to herself. She had a very bad feeling about how
things would go today.


* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


Sailor Moon was taking a quick break at an ice cream shop
when she got a call through her head set. "Attention all Sailor
Senshi. Attention all Sailor Senshi. A youma has been sited at
Northridge Mall. I repeat, a youma has been sited at Northridge
Mall."

"Roger. I'm headed there.", Sailor Moon said as she quickly
got up and bowed to the shop keeper. "Sailor Mercury, can you get
ahold of Sailor Mars while I head over to the mall?"

"Hai, Sailor Moon. I'm on it."

Sailor Moon jumped to the nearest roof and took off. She was
within a couple of blocks of Northridge. She wouldn't be too late
this time. She would win.

As she arrived on scene she saw the atypical pandemonium that
was associated with these scenes. People were scattered about as
they tried to find an exit or someplace to hide. They weren't,
however, so far gone as to not recognize her. People started to
flee from her presence as well, opening a circle around her. They
weren't stupid. They knew that they didn't want to be around Sailor
Moon when she was this close to a youma.

As Sailor Moon drew closer to the center of the action Luna
pawed at corner of sack, where there was a button to release her. As
soon as she was out she started to trot at Sailor Moon's side, ready
to give her charge a hand when needed.

Sailor Moon was able to run, now that she was reaching the
center of the storm. She ran directly through the glass doors they
had at the entrance, knowing that her armor would take care of the
damage. Besides, she didn't have enough time. She never had enough
time.

The scene in front of her would have made her laugh, if she
wasn't so accustomed to these type of youma. Standing in front of
her was a woman that seemed to be made out of $1 bills, and the
occasional quarter.

She didn't bother to give any kind of speech as she charged
towards it. That was for the old days. The days when Sailor Moon
could get by with being innocent. Now she had to take every
advantage she could. Hopefully she'd be able to take this youma by
surprise.

Her wish fell on deaf ears, however, when she heard the youma
bellow, "Feel the wrath of CashCard. PocketChange FLOOD."

Sailor Moon was starting to get used to these kind of attacks
and was able to jump over the attack as a flood of quarters came at
her. However, while she was still in the air she heard a shout of
"CreditCard CHARGE", and found several hundred credit cards flying
towards her.

"This is not good.", she thought to herself as she twisted in
vain, hoping to dodge all of the cards. She was able to dodge a
surprising amount and got through without any major damage. She did,
however, sustain several small cuts along her upper and lower limbs.

Then, as she touched down on the ground she found that it was
still covered in quarters. She tried to maintain her balance, but
there were too many and there wasn't anyplace to find purchase.

As Sailor Moon fell down the youma just stood there laughing
at her. "I might not even have to do anything to beat such a
klutz.", it said continuing to laugh.

Sailor Moon got up, blushing from her singed pride. "I'll
show you what this klutz can do.", she said while removing her tiara.
"Moon Tiara Act...", she almost stops since she hears someone, maybe
another enemy, shout out something to the far right side of her.
"ion", she finishes and launches her tiara, now a glowing frisbee at
her enemy, slicing it neatly in half

She blinks in surprise as a beam of bright orange light
crosses in front of her to smash into...another enemy?! *sigh* Her
earlier premonition was right. This was definitely NOT going to be a
good day. Then again...

Sailor Moon looked behind her and a girl with blonde hair
that was very similar to her own. However this one had her hair
loose and was wearing an orange fuku as opposed to Sailor Moon's blue
one, and a blue mask over her eyes. Could this be the Sailor V she'd
heard about? Could Sailor V actually be a Sailor Senshi?

She had her attention ripped away from her as she heard the
youma yell, "Candy Detonation", and launch what looked like gumballs
at them.

Sailor V dodged to the left and Sailor Moon dodged to the
right, while the gumballs exploded where they were. Both of them
came charging from either side, confusing the youma. With a yell of
"Sailor Moon Kick" and "Sailor V Kick", both of the Senshi launch
crescent kicks at the enemy, turning it into moundust as it gets
smashed on both sides.

Sailor Moon threw herself at Sailor V, grabbing her in a hug.
"Thank you.", she says while sniffing a little. "Thank you so much.
You have no idea how glad I am to see you."

Sailor V's cheeks blushed in embarrassment at being hugged by
someone she's never met before. However it helped that she felt
somehow, well, familiar. She tried to comfort the girl by patting
her on the back and telling her how everything will be better from
now on.

Sailor Moon started to calm down when she hears a clatter
just ahead of her. She looks up to see two terrified adults running
towards them.

"Please help us. Please. Hurry...they have our baby. They
have our baby.", the woman said while falling to her knees and
breaking down.

Sailor Moon and Sailor V instantly broke into a sprint in the
direction the parents had come from, scanning both sides while they
ran. Then, Sailor V saw them.

"There they are. They're in the parking lot.", she shouted,
running for the entrance, with Sailor Moon not too far behind.

They stopped just outside of the entrance, staring at the
horrific scene in front of them. The little boy was lying on the
floor unconscious, a steady stream of pink light floating from him to
a man's mouth, a couple of feet above.

"Ahh...Sailor Senshi", the man said, wiping off his mouth.
"I'm afraid you're a little late. This area is already claimed by me
in the name of Queen Beryll, and the boy is...well, you can see for
yourselves.", he said lightly kicking boys still form.

"No.", Sailor Moon whispers as a tear fell from her eye, her
head bowed down. "No. Not another victim. Not another death. You
will not take that boys life." While she says this it seems like her
fuku starts to flicker back and forth between her fuku and...a gown?
"I will not allow this. NEVER.", she finished in a shout as her fuku
disappeared in a burst of light and is replaced by a flowing white
gown and a pink wand with yellow crescent moon on top appears in her
hand.

Sailor Moons head snapped up and she raised the wand into the
air.

"Oh no, you've got a new toy. Whatever shall I do?", he mocked.

"Moon Retribution Release", she whispered, and a star of
blindingly brilliant golden light shot out of her wand towards the
figure in front of her.

The man's eyes widened in shock right before he's hit. When
the beam hit him he seemed to shrink in on himself, then burst into a
fountain of pinkish light, some of which enters back into the boy.

Sailor Moon's dress flickered back to her fuku, then back to
her street clothes. Sailor V was barely able to catch her as she
started to topple backward and laid her down on the ground, with
Usagi's face in her lap.

"Princess", Luna said, nuzzling Usagi's face. "I found you,
after all these years. I've finally found you, my Princess."

Sailor V heard the sounds of someone approaching from behind
her, gently laid Usagi's head on the ground and turned around, ready
for more action. To her surprise, she saw her guardian, Artemis, and
two other Senshi approaching her.

"Just what did you do...", Sailor Mars started to yell
angrily, but was cut off when Sailor V rushed to Artemis.

"Artemis, you have to help her. She defeated some guy, but
dropped over afterwards. There has to be something you can do."

Luna looked up from Usagi and turned her attention to Sailor V.
"It's alright, Sailor Venus. She just overdid it a bit. She'll be
fine with a little bit of food and some rest."

Artemis walked over to Luna. "Been a while, Luna. It's good
to see you.", he said, gently swiping a paw at her face.

"The feeling's mutual Artemis", she said, dodging the paw,
then stomping his paw with hers. "However, we can renew our
acquaintanceship some other time. We have other things to worry
about right now. We have to get the Princess someplace where she
can rest."

Sailor Mar's face grew pale at hearing this. "Did you just
say 'Princess'?".

"Yes, Sailor Mars. She's the one we've been searching for."

"Might I make the suggestion that Sailor Mars takes her back
to the Shrine?", Sailor Mercury asked. "Luna and I can stay here and
inform Venus and Artemis what's been going on."

"Excellent, idea, Mercury, but you need to take this boy to
his parents first. He should be fine, after a little while. Just
find the go into the mall and follow the sound of someone crying.",
Luna instructed, turning towards her and Sailor Mars.

Sailor Mars muttered a little, but picked Usagi up, and
started heading toward the shrine, while Mercury picked up the boy
and took him into the mall.

Luna turned back towards the rest of the group. "Let's get
this over with quickly. We never know when the next attack will
be.", she began. "Beryll currently holds a fair portion of Juuban
already, and we've set up patrols to prevent her from getting any
more. We set up eight hour blocks, so two senshi will always be
patrolling the town. Since Sailor Moon's currently out of action
you'll take over her spot until she wakes up. You can go with Sailor
Mercury to pick up a communicator, so you can contact the rest of the
Senshi, and a headset so you can keep in touch with the police. Are
there any questions?"

Artemis sweatdropped. Yup, just like he remembered Luna.
"*cough* Yeah, I've got a question. I've seen Sailor Venus, Sailor
Mercury, Sailor Mars, and even Sailor Moon. That's a new one, but I
can't complain. However, what I am wondering is, where is Sailor
Jupiter?".


End Chapter 2


Thanks for reading, and I hope you enjoyed the story.

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