Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Crystal Princess: The Saga of The Crystal Sailors ❯ Power Up, Crystal Sailor Moon ( Chapter 3 )

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Kurisutaru Ohimesama: Ano Buyudan No Ano Kurisutaru Sera
Crystal Princess: The Saga of the Crystal Sailors

EPISODE 03:
"POWER UP, CRYSTAL SAILOR MOON!"

By crystalknight at copper dot net
Penname: The Crystal Knight
AIM: Eccadairius
Website: www dot crystalsailors.com
Edited By: Loki

Rated: PG-13

Based On: The Original Series "Crystal Sailors"

Notes: This takes place after Sailor Moon R and 'Sailor Moon
Universal' written by Jendra.

Edit Note: Additional dialog was added for the Outer Senshi due to
Loki adding them in there! So, in the next few chapters, a back
story for the Outer Senshi will be created! Enjoy!

Summary

The shadow of death hangs over the Senshi, Tuxedo Kamen, their friends
and families, all must deal with their loss. Yet an unexpected turn
in events raises their hopes. But this means many changes and also,
danger lurks not far away in the form of their new nemesis, The Ice Titan!

EPISODE THREE: POWER UP, CRYSTAL SAILOR MOON!

Place: Crystal Tokyo
Time: 1:30 P.M.
Condition: Afternoon

King Endymion stood before the Outer Senshi, his expression revealing
the grim reality of those events taking place in Earth’s past. Time had
been altered and if it weren’t restored, there would be hell to pay.

“Why did you call us here, sire?” Uranus asked.

“Time is of the essence. I am sending you all to Tokyo in 1995. My wife
has been murdered in that timeline. I'm sending you to help the Inner
Senshi do battle against the forces of the Ice Titan.”

“Who is this 'Ice Titan' and why did he murder the Queen?” Hotaru asked,
her eyes wide with shock and rage.

“The Ice Titan is a warlord who commands the element of ice. He is
trying to kill Usagi. You must go at once. Time is evaporating, the
future is on a knife’s edge, now go and may the Kamis go with you at
speed noble Senshi of the outer planets!” he hesitated for a moment,
his thoughts rushing across his face as the Sailor warriors offered
the Senshi/Shitennou salute. He spoke once more before allowing them
to take their leave of their liege, “By the way, Pluto will join you
at the time gate. GO, my Senshi!”

With that, The Outer Senshi rushed towards the Time Gate where Pluto
greeted them, “Hello, Uranus, Neptune and Saturn; are you ready to
step through the portal and travel to the past?” Pluto’s Garnet
Rod flashed with the Senshi of Time’s every word.

“Yes. It's been way to quiet here, don’t you think?” Uranus added,
a wry smile on her face. She loved Crystal Tokyo, but a good fight
now and then kept them sharp and on their toes. Spending all their
time on civil duties in this utopia was relaxing, and yet, so bland
at times. Taking on a new enemy kept life interesting.

“I agree,” Neptune added, winking at Uranus, both women of one mind.

Hotaru, twirling her Silence Glaive impatiently stepped towards the
gate, “Well, let’s not keep the past waiting, shall we? Let's go.”

Pluto opened the door of time, and followed the others, closing the
portal behind them. Soon, the group passed through the door to the
place and the year they were seeking. Then a sudden flash found
them outside the Game Crown Arcade.

Place: Hikawa Shrine
Time: 3:10 P.M.
Condition: Afternoon

Usagi was gone. Rei sat before the fire with Luna beside her. Behind her
Naru and Umino, all devastated and depressed at their collective loss.
However, Mamoru and Artemis were not at the Hikawa Shrine, preferring
instead to grieve in their own private ways. But for all of them,
losing a good friend -- and in Mamoru’s case, his one true love --
was more than any of them could handle.

Rei hugged Naru sympathetically as the redhead cried in her arms,
the priestess fighting back her own tears, as Naru gasped for air.

Rei spoke in a gentle voice, "I am so sorry, Naru-chan. We’ve all
suffered a great loss. Usagi was your best friend, too and you’ve
known each other most of your lives. I can’t imagine what you must
be going through
right now, but we’re all here for one another to get through this
together,” she said, her own eyes red from crying.

"I just can’t accept the fact that she is really gone," Naru sobbed,
blowing her nose.

"She's not really gone in a sense you know,” Rei replied, her tone
taking on that of a soothing balm to Naru’s shattered heart.

“What do you mean, Rei-chan?” Naru asked, looking at the priestess
with tears trickling down her cheeks – both crying now.

“She’s in your heart, isn't she? These new enemies cannot take that
away from any of us."

“Thanks… Rei, I know it’s just so hard to believe she has-“

All she had seen and more importantly, all she had lost overwhelmed
Naru. ‘Usagi, dead!’ she couldn’t conceive of a time or place where
that harsh reality would ever seem plausible, let alone real. She gave
into her tears once more. Naru hadn’t cared that Usagi was a Senshi,
not just a typical teenager like herself, or that Rei was the fiery
Sailor Mars. She hadn’t cared who of her other friends were also
Senshi that Tokyo admired, in awe of and depended upon. But now what
would happen next?

"I will walk you home, Naru-Chan," Umino offered and gave Rei a look of
understanding, for he too had lost a friend, they all had.


Place: Cerulean Void
Time: N/A
Condition: N/A


The spirit of Usagi appeared within the Cerulean void, a mysterious
subspace expanse. She opened her eyes to take in her surroundings
and gasped. She felt as if her brain had been stretched beyond the
confines of her cranium, her ears rang, but thankfully, these weird
sensations were subsiding. "Where am I?"

"My darling daughter, I must prepare you for what is to come. Now,
I know you have many questions, but you must be brave, and above
all, listen carefully. You died as a result of your injuries sustained
during your last battle, but Serenity, it's not your time yet. You'll
be going back to fulfill your chosen path!" Usagi looked down upon herself,
she was adorned in a silvery-blue royal gown, with pink roses laced
over the bodice and the hem of the flowing skirts. She had thought
she would fall in this strange place, but she hovered there,
and as she tried in vein to locate the voice of her mother, her
long golden hair shone in spite of the fact the light wasn’t’
highlighting his natural luster. No, the light was coming from
within her chest, from her pulsing heart. The Ginzuishou was giving
her a luminous aura, but couldn’t locate her mother. Queen Serenity’s
voice seemed to be coming at her from all directions within this
opalescent abyss. But then the power of the Ginzuishou burst forth and
the spirit of Usagi found herself sent back to earth.


Place: Hikawa Shrine
Time: 4:00 P.M.
Condition: Afternoon


The girls were sitting in the guestroom at the Hikawa Shrine drinking
green tea, the frothy brew whisked by Rei’s grandfather. He handed
them each a bowl and placed one for Luna beside Rei on the
floor.

“All right young ladies, I shall tend to my duties in the garden.
You know where I am if you need anything.”

“Thank you Ojii-san,” Rei called out as the figure of her grandfather
left them alone to grieve.

But just as Rei was about to say something else, Crystal Sailor Destiny
suddenly appeared in a flash of golden light with the body of Usagi
in her arms, bridal style.

The impressive figure of Crystal Sailor Destiny, in that moment seemed
a beacon of hope and tower of strength for them all. As the girls
looked upon this stranger, Rei felt something significant was about
to happen. She felt her heart beating within her breast with excitement
and a little awe. The others sat expectantly, mouths agape. "Gather
around friends and witness the miracle of Crystal Moon Healing Power!"

They jumped to their feet, gathered around the tall soldier, cried,
touched their friend’s silken locks and cheek, and looked at the
smiling Senshi. "What's going on? You took her body, why and-?"
Rei’s first instincts were to move onto the front foot and interrogate
this strange female warrior. She didn’t understand why this
girl had Usagi, and why, but she wanted answers and wanted them now.

"Yes Rei, I took her body, so I can revive her, but what is more my
friends, she shall have new powers bestowed upon her and the best part,”
she paused for effect, “You get your friend back! So, I can assure
you, I am on your side and am a friend. I understand your obvious
shock and concerns, but trust and unity is your strength. Girls,
now come on," she gently chided, offering them an open smile.

"I apologize, naturally you’re going to get more than a few questions
from us, but can you tell us what is going on, I need to know.
We all do,” Rei said, looking at her friends, then to Usagi’s limp
form and back at the new Senshi and broke down.

“My friends, it is time!” she knelt, and as gentle as possible placed
Usagi’s corpse upon the floor and raised her staff. The glowing talisman
looked all-powerful as a pink light issued forth and bathed Usagi’s
body creating an aura of healing energy and immediately all her injuries
and scars had vanished. Usagi was revived. She was physically perfect.
Usagi slowly opened her eyes.

“Usagi!” Rei squealed in elation.

“Rei?” Usagi said in a whisper. Rei and Ami then rushed to her side
and helped Usagi to her feet.

"Now witness the wondrous power of the Crystal Moon! Crystal Sailor
Destiny declared, and she turned to Usagi, “Usagi Tsukino, you made
a sacrifice worthy of receiving the power of the Crystal Moon! This
power is yours, that is, if you're willing to go through this difficult
process. You must choose. This is your choice alone."

Usagi could only stare at this veritable Goddess. Such a Senshi with
these kinds of powers deserved not only her gratitude, but her respect
as well. She ran through all the options she had, there was only one
option. She could not defend herself, let alone her friends or the
planet and beyond for that matter without assuming new powers. Usagi
knew what she must do and gave her answer, "Fine, I'll take the risk."

"Very well... we'll begin." But Crystal Sailor Destiny lowered her
staff as Artemis bounded into the shrine.

"Hey guys! We need help! Mamoru is down town fighting a lone hand
and monsters are everywhere!"

"Go. I'll be there as soon as I can," Usagi said, as the new Senshi
in their midst nodded her agreement.

"Very well. Let's go! Mercury Star Power!"

"Mars Star Power!"

"Jupiter Star Power!"

"Venus Star Power!"

"Make Up!"

As the Inner Senshi bounded out of the shrine, Crystal Sailor Destiny
spoke again, "Usagi, having made that ultimate sacrifice; it has drawn
the magic of Crystal Moon Power to you, are you ready?"

"Yes, I am."

"Then let's begin! I, Nitara Nori, servant of the High Princess
of the Crystal Moon; Princess Crystallina, hereby grant you the
powers possessed by the Crystal Moon, and all the abilities thereof.
Now, I will be firing a strong beam into your body, Ready?"

"Yes. Let's proceed!"

"Very well! This ought to put some spark into you -- hyah! Crystal Sailor
Destiny replied and fired a cerise beam of energy from her staff at Usagi.
Usagi gasped in awe as a huge column of pink light enveloped her.
Usagi screamed.

‘This is worse than the attacks by Ice Titan's forces!’ she thought,
steeling herself for what was to come. Then the power subsided. Usagi
took a deep breath, and opened her eyes.

"Congratulations! The Power of the Crystal Moon is yours!"

"How can I transform without a brooch or my Ginzuishou?"

"Look! Your brooch and Ginzuishou have been restored!"

"How?" Usagi asked, honestly lost for words.

"Allow me to explain. Before your last transformation when you
faced Morgoth, Belogore and Robo Weed, I managed to transform, and
cast a counter spell upon your brooch and Ginzuishou, subsequently,
these were restored when I used Crystal Moon Power! Here's your
brooch. Now say, 'Crystal Moon Enchantment Power, Make Up!' And you'll
be transformed. Try it out!"

"Right. Crystal Moon Enchantment Power, Make Up!"

Usagi cried, a shimmering pink light covering her body as her broach
opened like a flower. The white body suit with a light-blue and pink
top was formed, then followed her gloves, boots and a matching skirt.
Her choker then appeared, at its center a yellow crescent moon. Another
flash and her earrings and tiara appeared. It too possessed a yellow
crescent. Suddenly, the pink jewels materialized in her Odangos. Finally,
a pink cape had attached itself around her neck and fell to her ankles.

"WOW! I am transformed. Huh? What's this pink cape for?" Crystal Sailor
Moon asked, running her hands over herself -- stunned, loving the
new look.

"That is your cape of flight and invisibility, it grants you the
ability to fly or become invisible! Whenever you need to become
invisible ,just wrap it around yourself. To fly, just leap into
the air like Superman does. Now, I think your friends might need
your help! Flying is the fastest way there. GO! Save your friends."

"I am off, wish me luck!" she took a deep breath and sprang off her
feet. In an instant, she shot into the air. She found the sensation
exhilarating and a little overwhelming at first, but soon found her
balance and concentrated on the task at hand, rescuing her friends.

Crystal Sailor Moon tucked an arm under the cape against her chest.
Her cape was flapping in the wind. She realized with a sense of
excitement she could fly at top speeds. She whisked past many
buildings, and people on the street or in their offices, stopped
what they were doing, spilt their coffee, dropped their phones or
pens and gawked at flying Senshi.

Staring out the panoramic window of the Fugitsu Tower, one worker
asked his secretary, "Wasn't that Sailor Moon?"

"I didn't know she could fly," Kako, the awe-struck office girl
replied, running to the window to get a better look before the
flying Senshi disappeared from view behind another office tower.


Place: Juuban District
Time: 4:17 PM
Condition: Afternoon

The Inner Senshi was confronted by far stronger Robo monsters than
they’d ever dealt with before. They fought valiantly, but these youma
were fast and had wound their appendages around the throats of the
Sailor warriors, choking the life out of them.

Suddenly, the Outer Senshi appeared, and not a moment too soon,
it seemed.

“I am the Soldier from the Planet Uranus! I am Sailor Uranus!”

“I am the Soldier from the Planet Neptune! I am Sailor Neptune!”

“I am the Soldier of death and destruction! I am Sailor Saturn!”

“I am the Soldier of Time! I am Sailor Pluto!”

“Dead Scream!”
“Silent Glaive Surprise!” Sailor Pluto and Sailor Saturn yelled as their attacks hit the youma, freeing the Inner Senshi.

“Whoever they are, we could use a little help… about now… but who are
they?” Mars wondered, trying to keep her lungs from bursting as the
youma attempted to squeeze the life out of her.

“Yeah, that's what I want to know!” Jupiter added, managing to break
clear of her youma assailant.

The Sailor Senshi was fighting many youma sent by the Ice Titan.
Three Robo Monsters challenged the Senshi. First of the youma: Robo
Mobo, Robo Serpent, and mobo Tank; Robo Mobo looked like a car, and
Sailor Uranus took on this youma with relish. Robo Serpent looked
like a large hydra, and Sailor Neptune had it bailed up in a stone
courtyard of the Tokyo Hyatt. Robo Tank growled and was in many ways
like a typical huge army tank, Mars had that one to tackle with Jupiter.

Robo Serpent reared and lunged at the valiant Senshi, Neptune screamed,
“Deep Submerge!” But the attack was blocked by the youma and suddenly,
with its huge tentacles the hydra-like youma caught the Senshi and began
strangling them.

"Hold them steady, Robo Serpent while Tank fires at them!" Robo Mobo
ordered.

"By your command!" both youma chorused. Then suddenly an invisible
force broke the Senshi free from the slimy appendages of the Hydra-like
youma. Then Crystal Sailor Moon unfolded her cape and appeared
atop a granite pillar.

"You dare to hurt my friends? Then you'll pay! I am the pretty suited
sailor soldier Crystal Sailor Moon! In the name of the Moon I'll punish
you!" As quickly as she appeared, she had vanished.

"Where did she go?" one of the youma asked its companions.

"Don't know boss," Robo Serpent replied. Then out of nowhere, Crystal
Sailor Moon reappeared and knocked two of the youma to the ground.

"Crystal Sailor Moon! HERE! CATCH!" Crystal Sailor Destiny told her as a
pink ball of energy descended from high above her and materialized before
Crystal Sailor Moon.

"What's this?" she asked, watching the swirling object purring softly
between her palms as it suddenly took on the appearance of a powerful
rod.

"This is the Crystal Moon Purity Rod. Just say 'Crystal Moon Purity
Enlightenment!' and your enemies will turn to dust!"

Four yellow crescent moons surrounded the long narrow pink stem of the
power object in her hands. She nodded her understanding and began
her attack, "Right. Crystal Moon Purity Enlightenment!"

As Neptune and Uranus helped each other to their feet, and Jupiter
and Mars assisted Venus and Mercury, four large amber crescent moons
attacked the three youma and The Robo monsters were turned to dust.

"Good Job!" Crystal Sailor Destiny affirmed, Bowing to Sailor Crystal
Moon and winked then offered the Senshi salute to the others.

"Thanks," she replied, smiling.

"Farewell," she shouted and Crystal Sailor Destiny took flight
and was gone.

~*~

"You were cool," Mars told her giving her friend a hug.

"Yeah! Same here." Mercury congratulated her.

Then the Ice Titan appeared, his eyes fiery red through his head mask,
"So, you're obviously not dead after all? Well then, I will have to make
sure I get the job right next time… I have plenty in store to get rid of
you yet! Watch your back!" the Ice Titan threatened menacingly and vanished.

Usagi and the Senshi detransformed and she hugged the girls. There were
tears of joy and relief and thanks by Usagi to her new benefactor and for
the love and strength offered by her friends. Luna and Artemis mewed
while rubbing up against her legs, making her giggle. "hey guys, thank
you for your help on this one, I must say, it sure feels good to be
back and alive!” she giggled, crouching to pat her guardian Luna and
Artemis, “Oh, Luna, Artemis, I have a few things I need to do before
we rock on down to the Crown Arcade. I should tell Naru and Umino that
I am okay."

"Yeah, that'll be a good thing to do, Usagi. It'll cheer them up for
sure. See you later," then Crystal Sailor Moon flew off.


~*~

Next on Crystal Princess, The Ice Titan plots revenge against
Crystal Sailor Moon! And he revives the old dark Kingdom Generals!
Is Crystal Sailor Moon doomed? Be there!

This episode was completed on: 11/06/2006

CRYSTAL PRINCESS: THE SAGA OF THE CRYSTAL SAILORS is developed
from the original series by The Crystal Knight entitled:
"Crystal Sailors."

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