Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ Shitennou ❯ To the Moon ( Chapter 4 )

Chapter 3: To the Moon

AN: I do not own the characters or stories of Naoko Takeuchi. They are hers. I'm just borrowing them for a story.

"Never fear, Brooklyn is here."

-- Spot Conlon, Newsies

"Slow down my beating heart
Man dreams one day to fly
A man takes a rocket ship into the skies
He lives on a star that's dying in the night."

--U2, In a Little While, Beautiful Day

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Mina took a deep breath. She had never transformed in front of anyone except the senshi. However, the fate of her Kingdom was at stake. She was now confident as Sailor Venus and began speaking, "Here's the truth. I am Sailor Venus, protector and leader of Princess Serenity's inner court. Five days ago an unknown enemy attacked us. I was the only one to escape this evil. My Queen told me of the legendary Shitennou and transported me to the Earth with the last of her powers. Now that I have found you, I ask for your help and guidance to win back the Moon Kingdom. I beseech you on behalf of Queen Selenity and Princess Serenity of the Moon Kingdom and Silver Alliance." She walked over to Prince Endymion and kneeled, "Your Highness, I ask you to release your Shitennou from the duty of protecting you and your kingdom in hopes that they will join me on the moon." Mina looked down at the floor.

The Prince thought a long moment. He knew the prophecy and wanted the best for his men, who had served him honorably and faithfully his entire life. There were risks involved, but he had the utmost confidence in his generals.

"Sailor Venus, I release them to you on one condition…that I go too."

Kunzite immediately interjected, "But sire, you can't go - what if something happens to you?! You need to remain here on Earth where it is safe."

"And let my generals have all the fun? I think not. Go gather your weapons. Meet back here in one hour. We're going to the Moon," said Prince Endymion in a tone that was not to be argued with.

The appointed hour seemed to last for eternity. Mina paced frantically; she knew she was needed on the moon and had wanted to leave immediately. She hoped the generals could help. Kunzite arrived at the room fifteen minutes early. He was dressed in full armor and armed to the teeth.

"I'd hate to meet you on a dark night," muttered Mina.

"Listen, I want to apologize for earlier," Kunzite said softly.

"Nice try, buddy. Not only did you question my gender, you also got your own personal peep show. I don't think a simple apology is going to cut it," said Mina as she crossed her arms.

"Well I would let you see everything you wanted to, but it took me a half-hour to get into all this armor," Kunzite said, a small smile on his face. He would be happy to jump out of his armor for Sailor Venus. Staring at her, Kunzite was struck by his recent fickle nature. A week ago, he hadn't cared about anything and now he was …well, infatuated with two different women. Maybe he had a thing for blondes…

"Some other time then," Mina said sarcastically, but really wouldn't mind seeing more. >>If last night was any indication…<<

The rest of the team gathering interrupted her naughty thoughts. Mina asked them all to hold hands, while she stood in the middle of the circle. Lifting her wand high, she yelled, "Moon Transport power!!!" Although they could not see below them, as the group transported to the moon, a wispy, black cloud followed behind them. (The entity considered…this was the energy it had searched the entire universe for. It was just a matter of time until things developed and unbelievable power formed…it would wait until then.) Within seconds they were on the surface of the Moon. It was eerily quiet. About a mile away, the Palace stood - what was left of it. The once resplendent structure was crumbling and looked as though it might fall in at any moment. The pillars that had once lined the path to the palace lay in shambles. Mina had to choke back a sob. What had happened?!

"Everyone on alert. Follow me!" Mina quickly slipped into her role as leader, "We have to find the rest of the senshi, with all of our combined power we should be able to overcome the enemy. When I left, each of the senshi had been imprisoned in their favorite rooms." Venus gave directions to Jadeite, Nephrite, and Zoicite to find the missing members of her team. The three of them took off. She turned to Endymion and Kunzite, "We're going after the Princess."

The trio made their way cautiously through the seemingly deserted palace. Venus stopped outside of the throne room, "There is a secret entrance on the far side. Endymion, I think you should go in via that way. Kunzite and I will go in through the main entrance. Perhaps we will have the element of surprise."

Endymion looked at Venus and placed his palm on her forehead, "I have limited telepathic powers. We can communicate without having to make a lot of noise." He left for the secret entrance. Kunzite took the moment to lean over a briefly press his lips to Venus's. She gasped in shock, blushing.

"In case we don't make it out…" Kunzite said, a little shocked at what he had just done.

Venus shook her head but couldn't put a sentence together. Endymion signaled he had made it over to the secret entrance.

>>It's now or never."<< Venus thought.

>>On the count of 3…1…2…3!!!" Kunzite thought loudly.

All three burst into the throne room, weapons ready. The royal Princess Serenity lay curiously still on the ground, in an otherwise empty room. Mina rushed to her side, kneeling down beside her, "Serenity…Sere!!! Oh please wake up, don't let me be too late!!"

Endymion, strangely drawn to the small girl on the floor, picked her up carefully and held her in his arms. Serenity began to stir. Blinking her large blue eyes, she slowly sat up, "Where am I?"

"You're in the throne room. Serenity, try to think - are you ok? What happened? Where is everyone?!" Mina knew she shouldn't overwhelm her Princess, but the words just spilled out. Kunzite comfortingly took one of Mina's hands.

Serena began to speak, "There was a big battle, we all ran while the Outers and my mom ran outside….then it was so dark…now I'm here…where are the rest of the girls??! Where is my Mom?!" And finally realizing where exactly she was, looking up at Endymion, "Who are you?"

AN: This one's a wee bit short…I'll make up for it in the next chapter. For all of you waiting for your scouts to appear - they will in a very fun way! The Generals are in for a rude awakening.