part II
by tasass
Last time on SailorMoon Zodiac Scouts:
"Tell your Sailor hero's that the Dark Kingdom loves energy. And we will take all the energy we want. If they get in our way... we will take their energy as well. Personaly, I hope they do decide to show up. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. Till next time." Ane then he vanished.
Topaze awoke that morning with a great deal of energy. She threw the covers off, and then shoved them off of the queen sized bed. She shoved them all on the floor. Apollo whom had been sleeping at the foot of the bed, groned as his body hit the floor. He slowly opened his eyes and looked out the french doors to his left, and noticed that it was still dark out.
Apollo: wha..*his mouth drops open. He looks at the clock and is suprised that it os only 5:00am.* Topaze what are you doing? Is it the enemy?*now he was alert and he was ready for the enemy's attack*
Topaze was already headed for the shower. She needed one to wake all the way up today. She yelled over her shoulder to Apollo....
Topaze: No the enemy is not attacking. I normaly get up early to run and do a little practice. I have not had a chance to lately because of the move.*she threw her very long hair over her shoulder and headed for the bathroom*
She brushed her hair and got into the warm shower. She showered and washed her hair quickly. Stepping out of the shower she pulled on her silk robe, and then moved to brush her hair free of tangles.
She had loved that robe. It was the last thing she bought when she was on a shopping spree with her mother. That robe always made her feel as if her mother's arms were still around her and she was safe. Today, however, she didn't have time to notice. There was a lot of work to get done today. She had to get back into her morning exercise routine. Then there was that meeting in the park at 7:30 AM, and then she had to meet with the principal of Crossroads Junior High, then there was the two hour practice, and then, if she had time, there was violin practice (she really did not need it, but liked to keep up with practice anyway) and then there was the meeting with the Realator today (She had found an open warehouse not too far from the Cherry Hill Temple), then they had planned on meeting the Sailor Scouts for some training. If there was time, she would do some extra studying (maybe). Wow, that is a long day, she thought. She left the bathroom and stood in front of her full length mirror. She started to brush her hair. She decided to wear her black biker shorts and green cutoff tank top. She had her hair parted and done. She was about to start the braids when she looked in the mirror and was stunned.
Topaze: Serena and I could pass for twins *she said outloud to no one in particular*.
Apollo: *Watched her come back into the room and fix her hair* Looks can be deceiving. *He layed his head back on his paws and went back to sleep (or tried to)*.
Topaze: What's that mean?! If you're picking on either Serena or I, you take it back right now or..... or... I'll make you!!! *She yelled at him as she gave him the evil eye*.
He said nothing and a brush came flying and grazed his eyelashes. He sat bolt upright.
Topaze: Next time my aim will not be to get your attention.
Apollo: Alright already! You are more like Serena than you think, acting like a child over one comment. Oofff *a slipper hit him square between the eyes*
Topaze: *As the slipper hit him, she said* Except I'm a better aim *walking to her closet, she grabbed a grey sweatshirt, you know the typical work out sweatshirt and left the room. She left the door open for the maid to clean and in case Solar and Apollo wanted out*.
***
Solar: You should not pick on her so much Apollo, she is nothing like Serena. She's right, she may not want to fight or start fights, but you can be sure that, she will if she has to, and she will be determined to win. She is a leader to be proud of, you can depend on her. She is responsible. *Solar scolded Apollo*
Apollo: *Replying childishly* Well she shouldn't have dumped me on the floor.
Solar: *In a "that's the end of that" tone* You should know better than to sleep at the foot of the bed.
***
Topaze had heard the whole thing. She winced at the responsible part. If only she could let loose and have fun just like Serena, just for a while. She gave a sigh. No use wishing for something that could never happen. It only wasted time. The one bad thing about being psychic was that you could tell what people were thinking.
She walked past Starr's room.
Topaze: Man we have to get her a life.
She went on to Sabine's room.
Topaze: *Now a little worried* What can I do for Sabine? It's obvious something happened to her that makes her feel like she fails people that are important to her. That's why she won't let any of us get close. She doesn't want to run the risk of letting us down. Maybe I ought to talk to Rei or Princess Serenity about this.
She walked on to Samantha's room.
Topaze: Poor Sam, she feels so alone. *sigh* Maybe Apollo or Solar will not mind being her companion. That may help a little. *hoping Apollo will volunteer for the job*
She walked on to Scilly's room.
Topaze: Now I know I don't have to worry about her. *chuckle* Anyone who can dream of boys and oceans together...
She walked on to Celeste's room
Topaze: Poor Celeste, why is she always so scared? She seems so young at times. *she looked at her watch* I better get moving.
She ran down the hall and turned the corner, then ran down the first flight of stairs to the second level where the west wing and the east wing met. She then turned to the right and ran down the grand staircase. Once on the ground level, she headed for the kitchen. There she left a note for Starr.
Topaze: *note* Starr, bring a picnic with you! I have missed breakfast. And I will meet you at the park. Henery will drive you.
With the not written, she turned and walked out the back door. Once outside, she did all the normal stretches she used to do and took off for the park. She was jogging along and looked to her right for a moment too long and ran into a brick wall. She went sailing backward on her butt and hit her head on the sidewalk. She almost lost consciousness but looked into the eyes of pure sapphire. For a moment she thought she was looking at him (the Blue Moon Ninja), but as soon as the words were out of his mouth, she knew better.
D.J.: You should watch where you are going more often. You may stay on your feet more and not on your butt so much.
Topaze: Ohhhhh, if i had my slipper, you would be eating those comments.*shaking her head still a little groggyfrom the bang her head had received, she stood and almost lost her balance.*
D.J.: *Reaching out a hand to steady her and a little concerned, he said* Hey, you okay?
Topaze: *Sarcasticly* Oh, sure now you ask! *Annoyed* Take your hand off my arm! *Looked at her watch* Oh no, I am off schedule.
Letting go he watched her. She still looked a little confused. I better keep an eye on her, he thought.
Topaze: I'll see you at the meeting. *She took off running*
He kept up with her. She looked at him. He now had her very annoyed.
Topaze: *in a demanding tone and never breaking stride she said,* What are you doing?
D.J.: I'm jogging with you. You are on your way to our meeting, right? Well, so am I. *holding back the truth that he was worried about her*
Topaze: *increasing stride* Well, do try and keep up! I would hate to have to slow my pace. *he matched her stride and was impressed she could keep such a high pace*
He thought she looked weak and fragile at times. They ran like this all the way to the park. She kept increasing the pace and he kept up. Finally, the pure joy of the exercise overtook her and she smiled. He saw this and was stunned. That smile almost knocked the wind out of him. They reached the park.
Topaze: *looking at him, she smiled and said.* Thank you for such a great run, but the rest of my workout I'd prefer to finish alone. *She flashed him another smile*
D.J.: *wanting to give her the stars and having a hard time breathing from all the smiling she was doing he said,* Fine, maybe we'll run together soon. *remembering his attitude* It kept the boredom away. Next time I hope you will be able to keep up with me. *He flashed her an arrogant smile, turned and walked toward a tree, the whole time thinking that she looked so much like Sailor Solar Ninja.*
Topaze: Oh well. *she thought he could be so dreamy with that smile and those looks if only.... he did not have such an arrogant attitude. She ran to a more secluded spot in the park and there she started her Kata.*
He followed a bit behind just to make sure that the bump on her head had done no real damage. Watching her he was stunned. She moved so gracefully with such strength and perfection, it was not long and he could tell that she was lost in her Kata.
D.J.: *with a look of surprise* Oh, now I know where I have seen her. She was an American martial arts champion. I saw her picture in a magazine. *he whispered to no one in particular.*
Oblivious to her surroundings, she continued with her Kata. Starr arrived and found her way to Topaze. What she saw when she got there was D.J. behind bushes, Zane by a tree, and Darien stopped dead in his tracks, and all three of them watching her with looks of astonishment. She looked back at Topaze and noticed the sign of Scorpio was glowing in emerald green on her forehead. I'd better stop this, she thought and quickly raised her hand and called out to Topaze.
Topaze was startled when she heard her name. She looked up and saw Starr carrying a basket in one arm and her bookbag slung over her shoulder and waving with the other. She also saw Darien and Zane to her right and some blue that did not quite belong in the bushes on her left. They were all here, she thought as she looked at her watch. Not again! I can't believe I'm late again, she thought. Then she smiled and waved back at Starr. Startling the guys back to reality, she shouted.....
Topaze: Hi gang! *taking a towel that Starr offered her, she sat down on the blanket Starr had spread.*
The cook had packed a large enough picnic for all of them. She even packed extra remembering how Topaze always ate extra when she was in training or exercising. The cook was right.
Darien thought wow, she eats as much as Serena except for it's not as out of control.
Zane thought, wow, she must use a lot of energy if she needs to eat so much to replace it.
D.J. thought with a chuckle to himself, well, I guess she must be okay if she can eat all that. I don't know why I was worried.
Topaze: Well, I think we should get started. *the others watched it was obvious she was still eating* Right, now Starr, Darien, what do the agreement and release forms look like? Are they finished? *she waited for their answer*
Starr: They are finished and I brought one for everyone to look at. *She handed one to Zane*
Topaze: Great! When we are done here, I will take it with me since I am going to take it to the principal after we are finished here. What's the next step? Hmmmmmm, I think we need to decide when we want to start this. We have six weeks of training and with the breaks we actually have eight. I say we start tomorrow morning. We can have the principals pass out the forms today. We can do the evaluations tomorrow and go from there. I think that it will take most of the day if not all of it for registering and evaluating the students tomorrow. We also have to let the other schools know in case anyone else wants to attend. The question is, how?
Zane: *Looking at D.J. and then back at Topaze said,* Leave it to us. We'll take the other two schools on our list.
Topaze: *with a smile that lit her whole face* Thank you.
Zane thought, with that smile she looks like the princess.
D.J. thought, she's so take charge. She has to be her. I will have to keep an eye on her.
Darien thought, Serena could take lessons from her. Serena does need to take a more athoritative role and attitude.
Topaze: *looked at her watch and said,* Well, I'm on a schedule and I have to go! Let's meet for lunch and I can tell you what the principal of Crossroads said and you *she pointed at Zane and D.J.* can tell us what the other schools had to say. I'll see you for lunch at the same little malt shop we were at yesterday. As for now, I gotta go. C'ya! *She flashed them a smile and was gone.*
***
She ran home, showered, changed, and left for her meeting with the principal of Crossroads Junior High.
***
All went well. The principal passed out the release forms to the students and she went to meet Aunt Stephanie. She went with Aunt Stephanie to the practice with the others. The other girls were taken out of school for a few hours so that they could practice. If things went well, their concert a few weeks from now would be a smash hit. Starr and Topaze were dropped of at the malt shop while Aunt Stephanie took the others back to school.
Starr: Well, let's go and see if the others are here. *they walked into the malt shop and looked around. They saw Zane seated in a booth at the back of the shop. They walked back toward him.*
Topaze: Hello Zane. Where are the others?
Zane: *I have to act like we have never met before this project he thought* I have no idea.
Topaze thought, why do I feel like I know him? Deep in thought she did not notice the others enter the shop behind her. She sat down and her hand brushed Zane's. Suddenly, she felt sick. She could not see straight. Her sight got hazy. She could see a castle shrouded in a dark mist. It was night. Was that her? It looked like her. It felt like her.
Zane: Princess... *she turned towards the voice* my princess.
As a voice that sounded like hers, dripped with fear not for herself but for him, she heard call.
Voice: You are in danger here. If you get caught... *the voice broke off in a sob*
Topaze saw in vision Zane reach for his princess and pull her into his arms. Warmth, love; those were emotions that she could feel.
Zane: I know but, I had to see you. I just had to come and warn you and your mother that my mother plans to attack the day of your wedding. I love you very much my princess and I would risk my life to warn you.
Voice: Then you must tell mother right away!
Zane: Yes, but I cannot stay long.
Sadness and a huge lonliness filled Topaze.
Voice: Then you must hurry. Be careful.
Zane: Til we meet again, my beautiful princess. *He left*
Pride, joy, and love, she felt all of this and then a small bit of fear. Topaze felt that the figure had forgotten to tell her prince what he really meant to her. Did he know. She was to be married and yet, she still loved him no matter what his family did. Would he be alright? His whole family was bannished from the kingdom. Even now the guards searched for any intruders.
Just as suddenly as it had all started, it stopped. Her vision cleared and she could see the worried look on Starr's face. She noticed that her head was cradled in Zane's lap. She blinked twice and took two deep breaths, then it all came back to her.
Topaze: *sitting ramrod straight, she looked at Starr and said,* It happened again. *She saw recognition cross Starr's face and whispered,* I saw his past.
D.J.: Well, is she alright? *in a sarcastic tone*
Topaze: I'm fine you egotistical jerk.
D.J.: *smiled* Yep. She's alright. She couldn't be that rude if she weren't.
As Topaze stuck her tongue out at him, Darien thought, she's more like Serena than I had guessed.
Starr: Okay enough of this let get down to business.
Topaze: *duly chastised* Your right Starr, I'm sorry everyone let's get back to business.*turning to Zane and D.J. she asked* So what did the other Principals say?
Zane: The principal that I talked to was happy to join the program. He took the form had copies made and passed out to the students right in front of me.
D.J.: I went to speak to the head of the first girls' girls school, and they were happy to participate also. They will be sending their girls durring their Physical Education classes.
Topaze: *cutting in* Will they have time to get to and from class?
D.J.: They will be let go early and have extra time to get back. We will have to do progress reports on each one and a parent teacher conference if it is needed.
Topaze: Great! *she smiled* I say that we meet at Crossroads Junior High Tomorrow at 6:30am.
The others agreed and the meeting continued as they got all the fine points worked out. When the meeting was over Topaze looked at her watch and was suprised that she was now ahead of secdual. She took out her cell phone and called the realitor.
Topaze: Sharon, Hi this is Topaze.... yes,yes my meeting just happened to get finished ahead of time and I wanted to meet with you and sign the papers. *pause* Good, I'll be there in a few minuets. *She ended the call looked at Starr and asked...* Want to go with me?
Henery drove them and they were there in a few short minuets. They walked in, Topaze signed the papers, paid the money, and then hired Sharon to work with Aunt Stephanie in finding a Architect and Caprenters that could do the work in two weeks time. Topaze left a brief note explaining to the Archetect what she wanted.
Topaze: *Turning to Sharon on her way out the door* Thank you Sharon. I will be sending you a bonus, for all the great and fast work you have done for me.
Sharon: Oh, it was no problem Miss O'Conner. And as always it is a pleasure to do business with you.
***
At home they had two and a half hours before they were to meet at the Temple for training with the Sailor Scouts. Topaze asked Starr to come and get her in an hour and a half. Starr agreed and went to the kitchen to bake some cookies. Topaze went to the music room. She walked over to where an old violin lay. She opened the case and memories came flooding back to her... Her adoptive parents and how father would play for mother and her. He played ballads and snappy little jigs but their favorite was the waltz. Topaze fingered the violin reverently as the memories came back. Father told her that if she practiced very hard, one day, she could be a great musician. She left the instrument and picked up her very own violin. She turned the instrument and started to play the waltz she remembered so well.
The sound came into the kitchen, Starr looked up from the cookies she was baking and was drawn to the music room. Aunt Stephanie and Grandma Sarah, who were also in the kitchen washing vegetables they had just pulled from the garden, were also drawn to the beautiful music that was filling the mansion. In the study, Grandpa Joe and Apollo both looked up from what they were doing. Grandpa from reading "War and Peace", and Apollo from taking a nap. Both were drawn to the music room. Solar who had followed Topaze into the room, was swaying to the music when all the others had entered. Topaze never faltered, lost in the memory of the music her father used to play for her and her mother alone.
Johnathon walked in. He was the manager, director, and all-around boss for the Zodiac Music Group. He too was lost in the music from so long ago. When the music came to an end, he said:
John: Topaze, that was excellent.
Group: Yes it was great, Topaze.
Topaze: *Startled* Oh, umm, thank you. But I am not as good as my teacher was. I just keep practicing.
John: What! Nonsense! It was so great, I want you to record it. And then we will try to work it into one of the group's songs.
Topaze knew that John never got this excited over nothing. When he did get this excited, they usually had lots of work ahead of them and that brought in lots of money. Zodiac had just completed their third track and it was already climbing to one of the best most sold. Several of their songs were on top ten lists everywhere around the world.
Starr's communicator went off startling everyone. Starr looked to Topaze for help.
Topaze: *Catching Starr's look said,* Oh, Starr does that mean that it's time for our study group?
Starr: *relieved* Yes!
Aunt Stephanie: I thought you did not have school.
Topaze: Well, we have decided to tutor Sam, Sabine, Scilly, Celeste, and some of their new friends from school. *She said as she grabbed Starr's arm in one hand and both bookbags in the other and took off for the Temple. Shouting over her shoulder* C'ya!
***
They made it to the Temple with time to spare.
Starr: *Out of breath* Whew, that was close.
Topaze: Yeah, but the great thing is now that when any of our communicators go off, they'll think it is an alarm. They'll never know.
Starr: Right, it would be kind of rough explaining to them that we were Zodiac Warriors from another dimension and galaxy far away. Not to mention that we are on a mission to find the prinicess of the Zodiac Sun Kingdom. Ohhh, what a headache. I don't even want to think of it.* Topaze agreed.*
It was not long and the others came. Samantha asked Topaze about what had happened that day. Telling Topaze that she had seen and knew that Topaze was in trouble.
Starr: Yes, she passed out and she had the good fortune to pass out right into the arms of one of our classmates. I think she liked it too. *chuckle*
Topaze: *blushing* I did not! *They knew she lied. she blushed even deeper and admitted* He was rather dreamy. *Coming back to reality* Oh, I... um... ah... oh no, did I just say that outloud? Shut me up will ya? I have no time for guys and neither do you. We have work to do if we want to be ready when we find the princess. *She turned and continued up the stairs*
Topaze and Starr were teamed against Serena and Lita. Scilly and Celeste were teamed up against Rei. Sabine against Mina and Samantha against Amy. Each of the new scouts eventually held their own against the older more experienced scouts. After a while, Topaze suggested they pair up differently. They paired up and Starr and Amy were a team. Sabine and Lita were a team. Samantha and Rei, Scilly and Mina were teamed together with Celeste and Serena was teamed up with Topaze. This was the joint decision of the guardians.
Solar: Maybe more of your attacks can be combined like the other day when Sailor Mercury and Sailor Star Ninja combined Mercury's Bubbles and Star Ninja's Star Shell Burst. This attack was very powerful. More powerful than either attack alone. Now go, and learn your partners' attacks and think of what ones you could combine to make a more powerful attack.
***
Luna came up to Samantha and asked...
Luna: I hear that you have Psychic powers is this so?
Sam: Only when I am concentraiting or meditating.
Luna: Well you and Rei will start some training on this tomorrow.
Sam: Alright Luna but, what about Topaze?
Luna: *confused* What do you mean?
Sam: Well she has stronger psychic powers. The only problem she has is that she is not always able to control them.
Rei: Whats wrong Luna?
Luna:*in astonishment replied* I sis not even sense it how can she hide it?
Rei: Don't feel bad Luna, I didn't even feel it like i did with Samantha here.
Luna: Well you two keep practicing I am going to find Topaze.
***
Luna found Topaze with her arms crossed and tapping her right foot. Luna could tell that Topaze was not happy. Luna heard Topaze speak.
Topaze: *thinking 'How could this Airheaded Scout be the Princess Serenity?'* Sailor Moon what are you doing? We are here to train, not watch guys.
Sailor Moon: Hush you will scare him away. He looks so much like my Darien. Don't you eve look at guys Sailor Solar Ninja?
SSN: Umm.. ahh... I look at guys, long enough to notice that that is what they are and then....I never seam to have the time to think any farther.
Luna: *interupting the conversation* Sailor Solar Ninja, I hear that you have psychic powers, *Topaze turned to look at luna with intence Emerald Green eyes.* is this true?
SSN: *in a voice devoid of emotion she answered* I can not always control it, but that is correct.
Luna: Well tomorrow you and Samantha will train those powers with the help of Solar, Rei, and myself.
SM: *interupting* Topaze hury he has a friend.
Topaze: *now distracted she looked at Serena and saw Zane* That's Zane. *her heart lept into her throught*
***
Zane was talking to another man. He seamed familure somehow. He was just as tall as Zane and he was also very muscular. His hair was long and hung to his lower back. It was Auburn, but she thought that is wrong, It should be almost white. Just then the Monster from the other night appeared above them and attacked them, not giving them time to react.(he was out of control) Topaze and Serena both saw this and were ready to fight.
Zane: *in a demanding tone* What are you doing here?
Death Matt: *letting out the ties that were around his midwaist, he had both men and was draining their energy in a matter of seconds.* I am collecting your energy! Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
SSN: *looking at Sailor Moon she said* You ready?
SM: *nodding her head* lets do it.
Topaze grabed Serena's arm and jumped to a tree branch with her and they stood on the branch back to back (like a mirror reflection) the sun shiloetted their forms.
SSN&SM: LET THEM GO!
DM: Who said that?*turning he sees the two warriors*
SM: I an Sailor Moon, Champion of love and justice, on behalf of the Moon I will punish you!
SSN: I am the Zodiac Warrior of Scorpio, Sailor Solar Ninja. On behalf of the Zodiac and the rest of the galaxy, I will punish you! Prepare to be Solar Dust!
Both Scouts jumped from the tree to the ground.
She is here, my princess, uh.. warrior? Zane thought as he was loosing his energy.
Topaze: *to SM* I'll distract him, you free them.
Without giving Sailor Moon time to answer she grabed the Ninja Stars at the botom of, one of, her braids. Somehow it became more than one star. She threw them in rapid seccusion at the Monster. He ducked and they missed their target.
Topaze: *holding right hand up* RETURN! *the stars returned to her hand.*
Sailor Moon attacked at the same time.
SM: MOON TIARA MAGIC!!!!
Using her tiara, she cut the ties that held the guys. She replaced the tiara on her head. The other Scouts heard the fighting and came to help.
DM: *seeing the reinforcements* I will get you next time Scouts. You will give me your energy. I will win.
Topaze: *in a defiant tone* DONT BET ON IT NEGA CREEP!!
He disappeared in a puff of smoke.
***
Topaze: *Kneeled by Zane's side, picked up his head, and laid it in her lap. Holding his hand, she called his name.* Zane... ZANE *he opened his eyes*, you're alright.
Zane: *without letting her know that he knew exactly who she was said,* Uh... who are you?
Topaze: *blushing she said,* I am the Warrior Sailor Solar Ninja, will you be okay?
Zane: *thinking how beautiful his princess looks* I will be fine. What about Noah? How is he? *cough*
Topaze: *Looking at the other guy, saw that his head rested in the lap of Sailor Jupiter. He was regaining his energy quickly, and flirting with Sailor Jupiter and the others surrounding him. He had them all blushing, even Sailor Star Ninja.* He's fine. He's flirting with the Zodiac Warriors and Sailor Scouts. *Giving a deep chuckle* He will be as good as new very soon.
Topaze smiled down at him. Looking up at her, he was lost in her emerald green eyes. She was lost in his deep deep blue eyes. Neither one of them heard the others talking to them until Sabine/Sailor Atomic Ninja threw a pebble at Sailor Solar Ninja hitting in the shoulder.
Topaze: *Startled, looked up* Wha... did I miss something?
Sailor Star Ninja: *touching SSN's forearm* We have to go now.
SSN: Right *Looks back at Zane*, if you are okay, we shall go. *She waited for his answer*
Zane: *Looking at her and feeling better said,* Yes, we will be fine now. Thanks to my beautiful warrior and her beautiful friends. *He stood*
SSN: *Blushing, she stood as well.* Right then! *Nodding to the others, she called* NINJA VANISH!!! *SSN touched Sailor Mercury and Sailor Jupiter, Sailor Star Ninja touched Sailor Moon, Sailor Atomic Ninja touched Sailor Venus, Sailor Pulsar Ninja touched Sailor Mars, all vanished*
Topaze lingered for one last look to reassure herself that he was going to be okay. He started to walk away with Noah and she felt relieved. Sailor Nuclear Ninja noticed this, Sailor Pulsar Ninja, being an empath, felt the tug at her heart that Sailor Solar Ninja felt when she thought or looked at this Zane guy. She (SPN) was going to have to talk to Starr and Samantha about this.
***
Topaze thought she had no time for boys, she needed to train.
Topaze: *grabbing Sailor Moon by the wrist and pulling her after, yelled over her shoulder* We have to train. I want to be ready when we find the princess.
Darien who was alerted the moment Serena entered into battle, watched from the tree as his love was dragged off (almost kicking and screaming) for more training. He thought to himself Sailor Solar Ninja could be a good influence after all.
Topaze: Sailor Moon have you ever wanted to skate or be a ballerina?
Sailor Moon: *whistfully replied,* Yes, Luna said that I was graceful when we were on the moon. I sometimes dream of being that graceful again.
SSN: *Jumping on this* Well I'm going to teach you a Kata. It's kinda like a ballet. *smile*
SM: *skeptical, but excited to learn something new* Okay, do we start now?
SSN: Yes!
SM: What do I do?
SSN: Well, you copy my moves, okay? Let's try a few simple things first.
Sailor Moon was able to do a horse stance after several tries. Topaze thought it was going to take a long time to teach Serena anything. Deciding that Serena had had enough, when trying to do a cat stance, she fell on her butt four times. Topaze suggested they meet the others. Serena agreed. They met up with the group of girls that were arguing loudly. Topaze sensed something was not right.
Topaze: *in a demanding voice* WHAT'S GOING ON HERE!?!?!?! *they turned on her, all arguing, her eyes flashed with anger* STOP!!! *looking at Sailor Moon, she said,* They are possessed!
SM: Oh no!
Solar appeared in front of Sailor Solar Ninja and did a flip. A wand appeared. It had a circle on the top with a hallow center (It looked like a halo), the stem of the wand was long and thin. It looked almost like a cane, only a bit taller.
Solar: Use this wand to heal them. *Shouting*
Topaze: Right! *nods* SOLAR SPIRIT BANISH ACTIVATION! *Little suns fly from the wand and land on the forehead of the warriors before her.*
The suns burned the evil spirits out of the warriors before her. The spirits floated up into the air and combined to form the shadow of General Zennon.
Zennon: Ahhh... You may have stopped me this time little girl, but you won't stop my monster. Ha ha ha ha ha! *the shadow then vanished.*
***
When Zennon returned to her mansion, Prince Zac was there and he was not happy.
Zennon: *with a low bow* My prince, what is troubling you? *She waited for his answer*
Zac: The planets that housed civilizations in this solar system are no longer populated. I have failed.
Zennon: No, they must have survived. They have to have made it here to Earth. What is so important about finding them anyway?
Zac: *looking at Zennon, thought she may be beautiful but not very bright, he smiled* They royal families of each planet held great power. If they join with the Zodiac Warriors, mother says they could make her plans to conquer this system take longer.
Zennon: Describe the powers, my Prince.
Zac: *Doing so* Pluto and Saturn, I cannot remember. Uranus had powers of the ground, I believe. Neptune had powers of water. Jupiter had powers over the plants, oak, and lightning. They royal family of Mars loved war and they controled fire. Venus had harnassed the awesome power of lasers. And Mercury was a planet whose rulers had powers over water, ice, and gas. Earth, I do not remember.
Zennon: *eyes growing wide* I believe that they are here my prince.
She told him what happened at the music store and Zac suggested they report to the queen.
The queen told them they needed to find the Impirium Golden Solar Crystal. It had broken into the 12 Zodiac Power Crystals. All 12 crystals were in various parts of humans.
Queen Zarran: Zennon, do not fail! The Crystalline Wand will help you retrieve the power crsytals. If you fail, you will not like the consequences.
Zennon: Yes, my queen. I will not fail you. Death Matt has been collecting energy for you as well. *She sends Queen Zarran what energy Death Matt had collected*
QZ: This is more energy than before. It is greatly needed. Now, get to work! Zac, you may stay and help her if she needs it. *vanishing she left Zennon and Zac alone*
Zac: Tomorrow will be soon enough. Lets try some of this planet's couisine.
Zennon blushed. Zaffera had watched the whole thing. She got angry that Zennon dared to try and steal her prince away.
Zaffera: *making plans to interfere with Zennon* She will regret this! *calling a droid* DROID MEDUSA, I have a job for you.
Droid Medusa: Yes, General Zaffera. I will serve.
The droid was beautiful. She had a dangerous face though, when her eyes glowed purple and she looked at any human, they turned to stone.
Zaffera: Tomorrow, Zennon and Zac will begin collecting the 12 Zodiac Power Crystals. I want you to wait until they have all 12 and then turn Zennon to stone! *evil chuckle* Make it so that only her true love may break her free from her stoney grave.
DM: Yes, my General. It will be a pleasure. Ha ha ha ha ha! *vanishing to await her time of attack*
Zaffera: *with an evil twinkle in her eye* I will have my vengance.
***
Prince Zane and General Zor/Noah were talking about what had happened with the monster.
Zor: What would make that monster attack us?
Zane: Well while the scouts were gathered, I saw Zennon enter all but Sailor Moon and Sailor Solar Ninja.
Zor: *squinting in thought* What about Sailor Solar Ninja? Sailor Moon seemed to follow her lead, yet we know that Sailor Moon is in fact, Princess Serenity.
Zane: *with a slight smile* Yes, Sailor Solar Ninja has an air of authority about her, doesn't she?
Zor: *surprised at the direction his own thoughts were moving* Do you think that... she could be... the one we search for? That she could be the Zodiac Princess of the Sun?
Zane: Anything is possible. We must wait and see. Mother is going to make Zennon search for the 12 Zodiac Power Crystals. When she has them, or if, Sailor Solar Ninja stops her, the crystals will become one. That is when the true princess will appear. Until then, return to your duties. I will tell the queen, I think it a good idea for you to join my classes here. We must go.
Zane returned to his appartment. Zor returned to the rooms he occupied in Queen Zarran's Castle. While there, he was in contact with a secret group.
***
SM: *Awed at what had happened* Wow, you handle that thing well.
Solar: *agreeing* Yes, Sailor Solar Ninja you handled the Solar Wand like a pro.
Topaze: *untransforming* Well, it is getting late. We do have school tomorrow.
All untransformed and made plans to meet the next day. And then they all went home.
***** To Be Continued*****