Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction / Sailor Moon Fan Fiction ❯ The Astral Twins ❯ Chapter 10: Reawkened Hope ( Chapter 10 )

SailorStar9: I had definitely neglected this fic long enough.

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Chapter 10.

Reawakened Hope

Ami straightened up. Looking at her fiancé, she replied sheepishly, "Guess I better wash up." Ryou blushed and nodded, "Yeah." Kissing him and stepping back, Ami snapped her fingers and her towel and extra clothes appeared. "Where's the bathroom?" she asked. "In the kitchen." Ryou answered, his cheeks a crimson red, wondering what the heck got over him.

%%%% Somewhere in the dark end of the universe %%%%

Rubeus knelt down in front of Dread, "Milord, I have found a way to trap Sailor Cosmos. But I would require your help."

"And what would that be?" Dread asked.

"Milord, you could trap Sailor Cosmos in the Dark Realm. Once she is in there, her powers will weaken greatly. Once weakened enough, she would have no resistance against your great power. Then, you can drain her at your free will." Rubeus reported.

"Good idea, Rubeus. You are dismissed." Dread commanded

"He is right. Why didn't I think of it sooner. Yes, once the Messiah of Light is in the Dark Realm, her powers will weaken. This is perfect. Very soon, the universe will bow down before me and I will be the supreme ruler of all." Dread wondered, laughing all the while.

@@@@ In the bathroom @@@@

Ami had barely taken off her clothes when she felt a dark aura surrounding her. Looking around, she barely had the chance to react when the darkness covered her. Then, she fell into an obviation.

Hotaru's head turned sharply, as she frowned, her senses on high alert. She felt the familiar aura once again. Turning to Bakura, she stated, "Something's wrong. The Dark Realm is back." Bakura's eyes widened, "You mean . . ." "Yes, dear, your charge is in trouble." Hotaru said, dashing to the last place she felt her best friend.

Opening the bathroom door, Hotaru arrived just in time to see that Ami was suspended in mid-air, dark energy surrounding her. (Imagine the scene when Hikaru revives her sword in MKR Season 2, from Sierra' POV.)

Hotaru watched in despair as her friend entered the Dark Realm.

@@@@ With Ami @@@@

Ami was cast into an obviation. As she was on in the darkness, she starts to get goosebumps form the chill. Ami found out that she could not move as she was shackled to the wall.

"Well, well, well, who do we have here. If it isn't our dear hikari senshi." Dread truanted.

"I thought it might be you, bastard." Ami spat.

"My, my, what a feisty little princess. Never you mind. Once I have both Sailor Chaos and your powers, the entire universe will bow down before the rule of Dread. You might as well know, princess. Once you are in the Dark Realm, your light powers are useless. No one can save you now. Now, prepare, princess, for I will drain you of your powers." Dread laughed.

"Never." Ami retorted, as her natural barrier protected her from Dread's attempt of draining her. A flash of light repelled Dread, slamming him against the wall.

A trail of blood trickled down Dread's mouth. "Well, it seems that you still have your protection. Then, we should see how long you can keep this up." With that, he disappeared with a wave of his cape.

@@@@ Back to Hotaru @@@@

"Is there anything we can do?" Bakura asked.

Hotaru shook her head, "Once someone is trapped in the Dark Realm, he/she must find a way out by him/ herself. Right now, all we can do is pray and hope for the best."

Just then, Ryou can running down, Ami's Mercurian cards following behind him in a trail.

"What's wrong? I felt something." both Ryou and the Light card asked.

"That." Hotaru pointed Ami.

"God." the card exclaimed. "What happened to the mistress?"

"Apparently, Dread had opened the portal to the Dark Realm and trapped Ami in it." Hotaru replied, stating the obvious.

"And to escape, our mistress must find hope." the Hope card replied.

Both the cards nodded at each other, "We will help our mistress to escape. She must understand the true meaning of Hope."

@@@@ Back with Ami @@@@

"Mistress, please listen to me." a voice pleaded.

Ami's eyes snapped open. "Hope?" she asked.

"Yes, mistress. It's me. Clow Reed never mentioned the true meaning of Hope because he never felt the need to. But, now, you must know the real meaning of Hope. Listen carefully, mistress. No matter how deep in the darkness you may be, never let the light within yourself fade. Follow the light in your heart and it will guide you out of the darkness. This is the true meaning of Hope. Find me within your heart, mistress, for that is the only way you can escape from the Dark Realm." Then, the voice was cut off.

"Find Hope within myself?" Ami wondered.

Then, she shut her eyes and looked deep within herself. In he heart, she wandered about, trying to find the very source of light that kept her going even during tough times. Eventually, she found it, hidden deep within the core of her heart.

@@@@ Back with Hotaru @@@@

"Looks like she finally did it." the Light card replied. "Hope, I guess it is time for the 2 of us to help her."

The Hope card nodded and the 2 cards went into the dark spiral.

@@@@ Back with Ami @@@@

"You've finally retrieved and reawakened me, mistress. I am your Hope. The very same Hope the card was speaking of. Allow me to guide you back to where you belong, mistress."

Ami nodded and a flash of white light emitted from her body, surrounding the entire scene with it.

@@@@ Back to Hotaru @@@@

A flash of light glowed from Ami. Then, it got brighter until it covered the entire room. When the light faded, Ami fainted onto the ground.

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SailorStar9: * hands Ami the disclaimer board.*

Ami: * raises the board* Disclaimer: SailorStar9 doesn't own any of the anime mentioned.