Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ The Energy ❯ New Love Blossoms! A Challenge Is Made! ( Chapter 5 )

The Energy: New Love Blossoms! A Challenge Is Made!

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Usual disclaimer: Sailor Moon and Gargoyles aren't mine. So don't

sue. Hi. ^__^ Sorry I haven't written in a while been kinda busy with

school. I have to say that I am sad. Why? You ask. Because I don't

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would like to thank all those that did send me mail. You know who you

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"YOU'RE THE SAILOR SCOUTS?!!!!" shouted Rini.

"Shhhh! Keep it down rugrat, other people sleep here too. To answer

your question: Yes, we are the Sailor Scouts," whispered Raye.

"What's with all the shouting you guys? I could hear you all the way

from the elevator," the group turned around to find Elisa Maza

standing in the doorway. "And who's the kid?" asked Elisa as

she looked down at the girl in front of her. Rini gasped. *I know

that voice. Could it really be...?* Rini quickly found something very

interesting to look at on the floor.

"Oh, this is Rini. Say hello, Rini," said Serena

Elisa kneed down to front of Rini. "Hi, Rini. How have you been

today?" Rini lifted her head, only to find herself staring into brown

eyes full of mystery. She gasped, then hurled herself into the

detective's arms. Hesitantly, Elisa wrapped her arms around the small

girl.

"Aunt 'Lisa!! I'm so happy to see you. How are you? Are the others

here with you?" exclaimed Rini. Elisa winced for having to been

called 'aunt' for the second time in 24 hours.

"Mmm, I don't know what you're talking about, Rini. What others?"

asked Elisa.

"You know, silly. The Gargoyles! Where are Brooklyn, Broadway, and

Lexington?" asked Rini. The girls looked at Rini with surprise,

Seeing that there was no use in trying to hide any secrets from the

girl. Elisa asked the one question that was on everybody's mind.

"How did you know about me and the gargoyles, Rini?" asked Elisa.

"The gargoyles are my friends. They help protect New Manhattan and

sometimes Crystal Tokyo when it really needs it," stated Rini.

"That's more information than she ever told us when we first meet

her," muttered Raye, only to receive a jab in the ribs by Lita.

"Shh! Maybe she will tell Elisa about what's happening in

Crystal Tokyo,"

Serena kneed down beside Elisa facing Rini. "Come on, Rini. Let's

go to sleep. We can continue this conversation later," said Serena.

"I guess that's okay. I *am* kind of tired," said Rini, and she

proceeded to yawn. In turned all the girls and detective expressed

how tired they were with a yawn of their own.

"I guess, we're all tired. Let's hit the sack," said Elisa. "Owen

will wake us up before sunset." With that said the women of the

castle took to their beds.

******************************Serena's Dream*************************

"Oh, Darien, I'm so happy," said Serena as she looked into Darien's

eyes. *Finally, I'm getting married, and to my one true love.* That

happiness soon ended as the ground around the couple began

to break apart. Serena felt herself being pulled from Darien.

"Darien!"

"Serena!!" Darien reaches out for Serena as she falls through the

ground into the darkness.

"Prince Darien, you must stay away from Princess Serena. If you don't

she will perish!"

******************************Serena's Dream Ends********************

Serena woke up gasping for breath, and sweating. *Was that for real?

I think I'd better talk to Darien about this later.* She looked down at

the girl sleeping next to her. How peaceful she looked...*Who would have

thought that she was such a terror when awake? I wonder who she dreams

of? Her mother? Her father? I wonder who they are.* When she laid

back down, she could have swore she heard someone calling her.

"*Serena...*"

"Who's there?" she said as she looked around the room, only to find

no one there.

"*You know who...*"

"Who? Who's who?"

"*her parents are.*"

"I don't who they are!"

"*Yes, you do...look in your heart...*"

"What do you mean?" asked Serena. No reply came. Seeing that she

wouldn't get a response, Serena laid down and returned to sleeping.

*******************6:20 p.m.-Ten Minutes before Sunset***************

"Serena," called Rini. The only reply she received from the girl was

incoherent speaking and a still sleeping Serena. "Okay. So you want

to do this the hard way, huh?" muttered Rini. "Serena, Darien wants

to talk to you!" Serena shot up out of the bed nearly knocking both

Rini and Luna of the bed. "Where!? When!?" shouted Serena.

"I am getting too old for this," uttered Luna at the end of the bed.

Serena turns to see Rini on the floor laughing herself into tears.

"DON'T DO THAT, YA SPORE!!! I AM TRYING TO GET MY BEAUTY REST AND I

DON'T HAVE TIME FOR YOUR STUPID JOKES!!" screamed Serena.

"Chill out meatball. I was just trying to wake you up before the

sun sets. You do want to see the gargoyles wake up, don't you?"

Rini questioned meekly.

"Of course, I do, Rini. Just don't joke about Darien wanting to talk

to me, okay?" said Serena gathered the little girl into her arms.

"Did Darien really hurt you that badly? I hate to see you so sad

Serena. I hope to see the day that you are happy again," said Rini.

"I hope to see that day soon, Rini. I really do. Now let's get ready

to see the gargoyles wake up," smiled Serena.

"Let's!!"

************************* Rubeus' Spaceship*************************

"You idiot! How could you let her get away?! You should have tore

that place apart!!" yelled Rubeus.

"My job is not to please you, but the Wiseman. I have my reasons for

letting her go," said Shadow Wing.

"Oh, and just what are those reasons?" questioned Prisma.

"Yeah, how do you plan to catch the rabbit?" asked Bertie.

"My plan is rather simple. I scare the little princess into the

protection of the Sailor Scouts and gargoyles..." said Shadow Wing.

"And *you* plan to take on all the scouts and gargoyles at once? Oh

yeah, real smart plan," said Avery.

"Yes, I thought so. You see, unlike you, I have studied the scout's

powers and have discovered weaknesses among them. I already know

the gargoyles' weaknesses," said Shadow Wing.

Grr! growled Rubeus. *I had better try to find a snitch in his plans

or he may be my replacement.*

"How do you plan to strike at these so called weaknesses?" smirked

Rubeus.

"Yes, how do you plan to strike?" called a voice from the shadows.

"WISEMAN!" cried Four Sisters.

"May we discuss this in private, Wiseman? You will see that it's

quite simple," said Shadow Wing.

"This had better be good, Shadow Wing, or you will suffer the

consequences,"

"It is, Wiseman," with that the two vanished from sight.

*I wonder what his ~great~ plot is,* thought Rubeus. His thoughts

were interrupted by someone calling his name. "Hmm, did you say

something, Catsy?" said Rubeus.

"I said I wonder what his great plan is," said Catsy with her hands

on her hips.

"Yes, well, if you'll excuse me, but I have business to attend to,"

and with that, Rubeus vanished from sight.

***********Meanwhile Back at the Castle-5 minutes before sunset******

"Come on, Serena. I want to be there right when it happens," squealed

Rini, as she tried to drag the older girl to the stairwell leading

toward the tower.

"Serena?" called a voice from behind them, startling them. She turned

to find Darien standing where they had once stood. Darien saw a flash

of pink and looked to find Rini at Serena's side. "Rini? What are you

doing here?" asked Darien.

Rini looked at Serena to see if it was okay to answer honestly.

Serena smiled down at the little girl and nodded slightly.

"Serena and the others brought me here after the attack on Serena's

family and I were attacked," said Rini.

"Attacked by who? Is your family all right, Serena?" asked Darien. It

was then that Serena saw something in Darien's eyes, a flicker of

concern or was it...love?

"From my family's description it was some kind of gargoyle and yeah,

they are fine. Did you want to talk to me about something, Darien?"

questioned Serena coolly.

"Not here. Come on," Darien turned and began to walk toward a door.

Serena knelt down beside Rini and told her to go on up and wait for

her. "Okay, but remember that you are Sailor Moon. Nothing can hurt

you," said Rini as she skipped up the staircase. Serena turned to

find Darien holding the door for her. She was hesitant at first to

enter, fearing Darien or mostly what he would say. Darien looked into

Serena's face and saw something he hoped he would never see: fear.

**She is afraid of me?** he questioned himself. **Of course, she is

afraid of you. Afraid you will break her heart again, you idiot!**

When she finally walked in, he closed the door behind himself.

"What do you want to talk to me about , Darien?" asked Serena.

"Well, I would like to explain some of my actions towards you and

Rini. First, I want to tell you, I am sorry Serena. I have been very

foolish,"

"What do you mean, Darien? I don't understand. What have you been

foolish about?" said Serena. **Could he be apologizing for his

actions? Oh, I hope so!!**

"I think I should explain from the beginning. It's probably best if

you two sit down for this," said Darien. The two girls made their way

to the chairs in the room. "Okay, this is how it starts. Do you

remember when Rini first came here, Serena, and how I would seem to

be in a daze?"

"Yeah..."

"You see, whenever I touched Rini, I would get a vision of some kind

of crystal city and castle." explained Darien.

"Isn't that Crystal Tokyo, Rini's home?" said Serena.

"Well, that's my guess, but that's not what I wanted to tell you. You

see, the day after Rini arrived I had a vision that you were in

danger. So when you came running into my arms, I decided-" said Darien.

"What did the visions say, Darien?" interrupted Serena. It was then

that Darien finally looked at her. Her eyes were downcast, the

meatballs from which her usually golden hair flowed seem dull.

"First, I would see us walking down the aisle on our wedding day. We

look so happy. Then, the ground would break and you-"

"I would fall through the ground into blackness and a man's voice is

telling you to stay away from Princess Serena?" asked Serena. She

looked into his face to see his reaction.

"W..w..what? How did you know that?" asked Darien.

"I had that dream last night. I was going to ask you about it later.

Is that all you wanted to tell me?" questioned Serena. Darien looked

into her eyes and saw a glimmer of hope. *I'm sorry to see it

disappear.*

"Yes, that's all," said Darien.

"Oh, okay. I'll see you," Said Serena. As Serena started to walk

toward the door. Elisa's words came back to Darien. *Secrets, no

matter how good they're kept, come out. And when they do, it can

become more dangerous than the secrets themselves. I think you also

underestimate Serena. She has a big heart. Those with that big of a

heart can't be hurt by demons or monsters, but by the ones they

love..."

"WAIT! Serena, I LOVE YOU!!" shouted Darien. Hearing this stopped

Serena dead in her tracks.

"What did you say?" asked Serena. *Please say what I think you said.

That you love me.* she thought.

"I said that I love you... with all my heart" Darien added.

"How can I believe that, Darien? After you break up with me, over

what? A dream?" said Serena, "Why should I forgive you? Why should I

trust you with my heart? Give me one good reason why."

"I did it to protect you. I had no idea what those dreams meant. I

wanted to make sure you were safe," said Darien.

"I don't know. Give me some time to think about, but I would like

to get to the roof before sunset," said Serena as she heading again

toward the door.

"I will win your trust back, Meatball Head. I swear it" muttered

Darien as he went out the door after Serena. "Uh..Serena? What

happens at sunset?"

Serena and Darien made it to the tower just in time to see the

Sunset below the buildings of the city. Darien saw that they weren't

the only ones up there. Elisa and Rini stood closely by the statue of

who he thought to be Brooklyn. Before Darien could make any other

observations, he heard and saw something that he would never forget.

The gargoyle statues began to get hair-thin cracks all. The cracks

began to *So that's where they've been all day.* thought Darien. His

thoughts were interrupted by the squeal coming from Rini.

"Uncle Brook!" cried Rini as she threw herself in his arms.

"Uncle?" said a stunned Brooklyn as he looked at the little girl that

was hugging him.

"What's this aboot, lass, and who is this wee one?" asked Hudson.

"I think I can explain, Hudson. Please come inside everyone," said

Serena. When everyone was present in the suite, Darien noticed just

how who was there. Brooklyn, Mina, Broadway and Angela sat side by

side on the couch. Lexington sat content on the floor. Hudson sat

comfortably in his recliner. Rini was playing with Bronx, while Elisa

and the rest of the girls sat near the fireplace.

"Well, you see, back in Tokyo my family were attacked and my parents

told Sailor Moon that they were after Rini. I told them that we would

take Rini someplace where she would be safe, and well, is it okay

that she stay here?" asked Serena.

"Is that all? Of course Rini can stay. Why she's welcome-"

"She's not finished, Brooklyn. Go ahead, Serena," Lita said.

"The attacker based on the description given by my parents, seems to

fit Goliath," said Serena. Gasps could be heard through out the room.

"Goliath? Are ya sure, lass?" asked Hudson.

"Well, according to the recent data I have been able to collect from

the scene, the claw marks seem to be done by a large and powerful

gargoyle," said Amy.

"Well, what are we to do aboot it?" asked Hudson.

Sighs erupted from the group. They all knew the truth.

"There is nothing we can do about it, until he strikes again," said

Lexington.

****************On Rubeus's Ship-Shadow Wing's Meeting***************

The room seemed to have no ceiling. The floor below was riddled with

large crystals, the points were so sharp that if one was to fall into

the room they would die instantly.

"Now, Shadow, explain this plan of yours," said the Wiseman.

"Well, it's quite simple. We send Rubeus down to challenge those

scouts and gargoyles, but with a few tricks and traps. We take the

scouts and gargoyles one by one. Does this plan meet your approval,

great Wiseman?" questioned Shadow Wing.

"Of course you have my permission to proceed with this plan. While

you are dealing with the scouts, you can dispose of Rubeus

and those nitwits girls. They couldn't beat the scouts with all

of they powers combined. They are useless to me,"

" Yes and thank you, my liege. I will begin immediately," Shadow

Wing bowed to the Wiseman and disappeared from sight.

"Hahaha!! The fools! The Universe is mine!!" said the Wiseman.

Unbeknownst to the Wiseman, Rubeus was hidden among the large

crystals in the room. **So that is his plan, is it? Well, I think it's

time to change sides.**

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"I have to say, Shadow Wing may have a plan that might actually

work," said Bertie.

"Who's side are you on?! If it works not only will he win the

Wiseman's favor, but he'll be ~our~ replacements and we'll be in the

scrap yard. We all know what happens to scraps, don't we?" said

Catsy. They all knew that ending. All the girls grimaced just

thinking it.

"Well, what are we supposed to do about it? It's not like we have a

choice or a slight chance against the Wiseman," said Prisma.

"Just wait for the opportunity, my dear Prisma, just wait," called

a voice. They turned to see Rubeus step out of one of the mirror in

the ship.

"You have a plan, Rubeus?" asked Avery.

"Yes. I think it's time to help the scouts out a bit. I've heard

Shadow Wing's plan and if it succeeds, it doesn't bode well for us,"

said Rubeus.

"Help the scouts? Have you lost your mind? They're our enemies," said

Bertie.

"Maybe so, but we have to let Shadow Wing assume that we are still

working for the Wiseman. Then when he least expects it we hit him,"

said Rubeus. It was then that Shadow Wing appeared before the group.

"Rubeus, the Wiseman has accepted my plan. You are to follow me. We

must attack now, while the Scouts' and Gargoyles' guard is down. This

is the plan," Shadow Wing explained the plan to the plans to them.

******************************Castle Wyvren*************************

"Well, enough of this sitting around. Goliath may be gone, but he

would still want us to patrol. So, come on guys," said Brooklyn.

"Yes, oh mighty leader," said Lexington mockingly, bowing.

"Come on, Brooklyn. Can't you wait just a little while longer before

beginning patrol? Besides, I would like some time alone with you to

talk," whispered Mina. Unknowingly, Mina's fingers were gliding over

Brooklyn's wing membrane. Suddenly, Brooklyn's eyes flashed white and

there was a slight twitch of his tail.

"Mina, I suggest that you don't do that again," hissed Brooklyn.

All conversation ceased. Everybody turned to the couple.

"What? What did I do?" asked Mina.

"Mina, I think I should tell you something outside," said Angela.

Angela got up and walked out into the courtyard

"Ugh, sure," said Mina as she followed the female gargoyle out.

"Mina, Gargoyles can get...simulated by certain things. Such as the

wing membrane," she indicated by pointed to the place where her wings

met her back. "We are very sensitive here. We could feel great pain

or great pleasure depending on the touch," said Angela.

"Oh, my goodness. Did I hurt Brooklyn in there!? I didn't mean to! I

need to apologize," screeched Mina.

"Wait! Mina, I wouldn't say that you hurt Brooklyn. Sort of the other

way around, if you know what I mean," said Angela. Mina's eyes

widened as realization hit. "Ooohhh!! I hope Brooklyn didn't take it

the wrong way. I mean I like him, but I don't like him that much. Oh

what if-" babbled Mina.

"Cool it, girl. I'm sure he knows it was a mistake. Now let's go back

inside. We wouldn't want the guys to think we're talking about them

too badly, now would we?" smiled Angela.

"Of course not," grinned Mina.

"You two, aren't going anywhere!" shouted a male voice. Quickly

followed by an energy blast.

"Angela, watch it" shouted Mina as she tackled the gargress out of

the way.

"Guys, get out here! We're under attack!" screamed Angela as she

evaded another shot aimed at where she had once been standing.

The others rushed out to see what was going on.

"Who's there?" shouted Jupiter. The others searched the skies for

the source of the attack. One decided to make itself known.

"Rubeus!" hissed Raye.

"Glad to see that you remember me, Sailor Mars," said Rubeus. The

girls gasped. *How does he know who I really am?* thought Raye.

"What do you want, Rubeus?" asked Serena.

"I have a proposition for you, Sailor Moon. A contest, of sorts.

You and the gargoyles against me and my girls, winner takes all. You

win you get Goliath back, and we leave you in peace," said Rubeus.

"And if you win?" asked Lita.

"We win, we get to keep Goliath and Rini. You have one hour now,"

with that Rubeus vanished.

Serena turned to the her friends with a question that all of them

were wondering.

"What do we do now?" she asked.

"The only thing that we can do. Accept," calmly Elisa. Though her

voice was calm, Elisa was going through a sea of emotions. Worry,

about Goliath's safety; dread, that she would never get him back;

and doubt that they would not succeed. It was the second that she

feared the most. Job experience told her that doubt would always be

there, but the feeling of dread was nothing new to her. It was the

reason behind that dread that scared her.

"Yeah, but we need a plan. I think I we should sit and discuss this,"

said Mercury.

"Fine, fine you guys work it out. Anyone need me, I'll be on the

phone with my boss getting my head chewed off," said Elisa as she

strolled inside to find the phone.

"Well, I guess that we can all just go rest up. I have a feeling

that we're going to need it," said Raye. Each person left to their

own devices until only Serena remained. Look to the sky, to her

guardian planet. *Please let us succeed in destroying the

threat to our future, to the future of the gargoyles. Please let me

have the strength to help Elisa and Goliath find their way back to

each other.* Serena prayed.

To be concluded. (Hopefully)

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Author Notes: I hope it's not too short for you. This is the interlude

for the gargoyles and scouts. I plan to have part six out by July or

maybe June (My BIRTHDAY!!) Please email is good!! I really enjoy your

feedback. Thanks to everyone who emailed me and for your support.