Episode 12
"Looking For Answers"
*Note (the fake Kyuu-chan will be called F.Kyuu-chan, the "F" means "fake", nothing else!)
An image of a girl in a white dress flashes in Myk's head.
The Girl: Myk... Myk...
Then, Myk wakes up in a cold sweat.
Myk: ahh!
Mamoru: you fell asleep
Myk: hey, it's you
Mamoru: yes it is
Myk: where are we?
Mamoru: no where inparticular... so, did you have a bad dream?
Myk: well, no, not really... but I had a similar dream like it before
Mamoru: what was it about?
Myk: well, it's about some girl... I have no idea what she looks like, but she has long hair... it's not that long actually
Mamoru: do you think you know who it is?
Myk: well, Kameko has long hair, but it can't be her
Mamoru: I remember having dreams about Usagi before... in a dress and everything
Myk: you don't think this dream means anything... do you?
Mamoru: well, I don't control what you dream
Myk: {sigh} I wonder who it could be...
Kameko sneaks up behind Myk, hugging him.
Kameko: hi Myk!
Myk: ah!
Kameko: did I scare you?
Myk: yes you did
Kameko: sorry
Mamoru: how are the others?
Kameko: well, they're still shaken up and scared... like Myk
Myk: ugh...
Kameko: I just hope no more monsters find us
Mamoru: we just have to stay low
Kameko: Myk, many people are thanking you for saving them
Myk: that's good to know
Kameko: everyone believes in you, I just hope you believe in yourself
Myk: don't be one of those psycho-atric people
Kameko: you're so funny
Mamoru: she's right Myk
Myk: well, I always knew I was funny
Mamoru: no, I mean you do have to believe in yourself
Myk: yeah, I guess so...
Kameko: don't worry Myk, I'm here with you
******
At Kyuuichirou's apartment, in Kyuu-chan's mind, the fake Kyuu-chan shows up.
F.Kyuu-chan: so, how did I do?
Kyuuichirou: ok, once I get out of here, I am going to murder you
Kyuuichirou 2: GRR!
The angry Kyuuichirou starts throwing mad tantrums.
F.Kyuu-chan: I see your temper is going crazy
Kyuuichirou: my temper?
F.Kyuu-chan: yes, that thing over there
Kyuuichirou stares at his insane self.
Kyuuichirou: I never knew I had a temper... but with what you did!
F.Kyuu-chan: and that's only the beginning... soon, I... or should I say, you will kill the Sailor Senshi
Kyuuichirou: what?!
F.Kyuu-chan: heh heh heh (disappears)
Kyuuichirou: oh my god, what has happened? Mako-chan... I'm so sorry...
******
At Kinoko's apartment.
Kinoko: ugh...
Koichi: something wrong?
Kinoko: I'm feeling a bit sick...
Koichi: what did you eat?
Kinoko: I just had some milk...
Koichi walks up to Kinoko.
Koichi: hmm...
Koichi puts his hand on her forehead.
Koichi: are you sure you aren't having a test tomorrow?
Kinoko: excuse me
Kinoko scurries to the bathroom.
Koichi: hmm...
Koichi pours himself a glass of milk, smells it and drinks it.
Koichi: how interesting, it doesn't taste or smell bad
Next door, in Makoto's apartment, Makoto sits on her bed staring at a picture of herself and Kyuuichirou.
Makoto: the man who took this picture said we looked like a good couple... I thought he was right
She puts the picture down.
Makoto: now... now Kyuu-chan doesn't like me any more... did I do something wrong? Maybe I should talk with him... or maybe I should get someone to talk to him... maybe Kinoko-chan
Makoto quickly walks to Kinoko's apartment and knocks.
Koichi: are you feeling better Kinoko?
Kinoko: kinda... I'll get the door
Koichi: ok
Kinoko opens the door, finding a saddened Makoto.
Kinoko: is something wrong Mako-chan?
Makoto: could you do a big favor for me?
Kinoko: sure
Makoto: I think... I think Kyuu-chan is mad at me
Kinoko: what?!
Koichi stands next to Kinoko.
Koichi: something wrong?
Kinoko: Mako-chan's boyfriend is mad at her
Koichi: did you two have a fight?
Makoto: no, we didn't
Koichi: hmm... how interesting
Kinoko: not really
Koichi: so, he just got mad for no reason at all?
Makoto: I don't know what's wrong
Kinoko: how about this... you stay here Mako-chan and I'll have chat with Kyuu-chan
Koichi: be nice now
Kinoko begins to head for Kyuuichirou's apartment. She knocks on his door. Kyuuichirou opens the door.
F.Kyuu-chan: what?
Kinoko: um, are you mad at Mako-chan?
F.Kyuu-chan: I don't care about her anymore
Kinoko: what? You don't...? I thought you loved her... I thought... you always wanted to be with her!
F.Kyuu-chan: I was an idiot to think that
-inside his mind
Kyuuichirou: now he's calling me an idiot...
-outside
Kinoko: are you going out with someone else?
F.Kyuu-chan: (in a "not very pleasant" tone) no, I'm not going out with anyone else
Kinoko: [he's being a bit rude] so what's up?
F.Kyuu-chan: sorry, but I'm real busy right now... go away
Then, the fake rudely slams the door in Kinoko's face.
Kinoko: (oh so sarcastically) what a polite young man
Inside the mind.
Kyuuichirou: can you believe this guy?! He slammed the door on poor Kinoko-chan!
Back at Kinoko's apartment, Makoto and Koichi converse.
Makoto: I couldn't imagine what he's upset about
Koichi: don't worry, Kinoko-chan will find out what's wrong...
Suddenly, the front door breaks down, with Kinoko stamping her feet through the doorway.
Kinoko: the nerve of that guy!!! He slammed the door on my face! And he was so rude!!!
Koichi: oh cripes, she's pissed
Makoto: what did he say?
Kinoko: I'm so mad! I forgot, sorry
Koichi: please calm down
Kinoko: it's as if he changed his personality! I thought he was so sweet, now he's being a jerk!
Koichi: interesting...
Kinoko: shut up! It's not interesting!
******
At Rei's temple, yet again everyone meets.
Usagi: did you get in a fight with Kyuu-chan?
Makoto: no, I didn't
Minako: do you have any idea why he's mad?
Makoto: I don't know why
Rei: Ami, you're his friend, why don't you go talk to him?
Ami: I will... but, I'm not sure why he would be mad at Mako-chan
Usagi: could he be going out with someone else?
Kinoko: no, he's not, I asked
Ami: I'm sure I'll find out what's wrong
Makoto: thank you Ami
Kinoko: he slammed the door in my face!
Usagi: he did?!
Kinoko: yeah!
Ami: Kyuu-chan did that?
Kinoko: he sure did
Ami: he would never do a thing like that
Kinoko: well, he did
Rei: this sounds pretty weird
Makoto: I just hope we're not gonna break up
Minako: don't worry, we'll find out what's wrong, then patch everything up
Kinoko: yeah, even though he almost knocked me out with the door, I'll help you get him back
Makoto: thanks
Usagi: Ami, I'll go talk to Kyuu-chan with you
Rei: me too
Ami: I'm sure everything's going to be ok
******
A-51 appears in Kyuuichirou's apartment. The fake Kyuu-chan looks up at A-51.
F.Kyuu-chan: yes, Master?
And in Kyuu-chan's mind, the real Kyuu-chan watches the screen with his pissed off counterpart.
Kyuuichirou: Master? This robot... he did it! When I get out of here...
Kyuu-chan's Temper: I will annihilate him
Kyuuichirou: uh, yeah
-outside
A-51: excellent, the chosen one is now able to obey my commands
F.Kyuu-chan: what are your orders?
A-51: I would like you to... uh, face off with the Sailor Senshi
F.Kyuu-chan: yes, Master
A-51: heh heh, now the Holy Light will be vanquished and the future will be preserved for us
-inside
Kyuuichirou: what is this about? Holy Light? The future?
Kyuu-chan's Temper: our destiny...
Now, the fake Kyuu-chan is changed into the ninja. The real Kyuuichirou looks at the screen in amazement.
Kyuuichirou: I'm a ninja? But, I stopped doing that... for a peaceful life
Kyuu-chan's Temper: the past returns... what else lies ahead?
Kyuuichirou: that robot said I'm gonna face off with the Sailor Senshi... can anything get any worse than this?
Both A-51 and the ninja disappear.
******
Back in the U.S., Myk, Kameko and Mamoru journey to Nevada.
Mamoru: why are we going to Nevada?
Myk: Kameko said that we have to... and I have to listen to her
Kameko: there is a place there, where advanced military weaponry is built
Myk: like those big machines way back there, right?
Kameko: yeah
Myk: swift
Kameko: I wouldn't consider that to be "swift"
Mamoru: so, are you saying that we're against machines?
Kameko: yeah... and the only person who could stop them is Myk
Myk: cansarn it
Mamoru: I hope we can pull this off... do you even have a plan?
Myk: yup, I blow up the place
Kameko: I don't think it's that easy
Mamoru: once we get there, we must find out how to get in without being detected
Myk: Kameko?
Kameko: what?
Myk: are we there yet?
Kameko: (sarcastically) not yet
Myk: do you really think I can do it? what if the Master is there?
Kameko: I don't think so, a hideout like that would be a bit obvious
Myk: yes, a little too obvious
Mamoru: I just hope Usagi and the others are ok
Myk: you know what?
Kameko: what?
Myk: I got two questions... where is Beano? And where is the second chosen one?
******
A-51: heh heh heh heh... evil makes me feel alive
Ninja: what do we do?
A-51: first off, we send out monsters to scare up the people, then, when the Senshi burst onto the scene, we kill them
Ninja: good plan
Three red monsters appear on the streets of the shopping area of the city. As they appear, many people run in fear.
R. Monster: people are so easy to scare off
R. Monster 2: let's get some energy
All three monsters head toward some people and start to suck energy out of them, leaving the people unconscious.
A-51: now we just wait for the Senshi
Ninja: hm hm mh
******
Just as everyone begins to leave the temple, Ami's computer starts beeping, as well as everyone's communicator.
Ami: uh oh
Luna: it must be more monsters attacking
Kinoko: time to bust some heads
Usagi: well, let's go get 'em
Ami: MERCURY CRYSTAL POWER, MAKE UP!
Rei: MARS CRYSTAL POWER, MAKE UP!!
Makoto: JUPITER CRYSTAL POWER, MAKE UP!
Minako: VENUS STAR POWER, MAKE UP!
Usagi: MOON ETERNAL, MAKE UP!!
Kinoko: YAHH!!
Everyone transforms instantaneously.
Artemis: watch out and be careful
Luna: good luck
Eternal Sailor Moon: we'll see you later
******
Back where the chaos is.
R. Monster 3: what is the hold up?
R. Monster: they're taking their sweet time
R. Monster 2: they'll be here
A-51: the Senshi are late
Ninja: maybe they're planning a sneak attack
A-51: yeah right, if they even come close to us, I'll be able to pick them up on my censors
Ninja: you can't always trust that, you know
A-51: shut up
Suddenly, a ball of light crashes into the ground, where the monsters stand. As the light hits the ground, it creates an explosion that obliterates the monsters. A cloud of dust engulfs the streets and a figure appears out of the smoke.
Silver Senshi: where are you, A-51
A-51: what the..?! how did she sneak up on us?
Ninja: I wouldn't know
A-51: oh crap, I forgot to turn on my censors... what a ditz
Ninja: let's go get her
The ninja and A-51 jump out of a dark ally and land in front of the Silver Senshi.
A-51: tsk tsk... by yourself again? You should know what happened last time
Silver Senshi: yeah, but this time I have back up
The rest of the Senshi walk onto the scene, behind the Silver Senshi.
A-51: well, no matter, because this time, you will all go down... you see, I have my pal right here to destroy you
Ninja: I will enjoy defeating you
Sailor Venus: he doesn't really want to fight us
Eternal Sailor Moon: you'll be sorry you messed with us you stupid robot
A-51: such harsh words... it's been nice fighting you, even though I really didn't fight you
A-51 disappears, leaving the ninja alone with the Senshi.
Silver Senshi: ok Mr. Ninja, listen to me, we do not want to fight you
Ninja: oh, but I want to fight you
Sailor Mars: just wait, let us help you
Sailor Jupiter: that robot is just using you
Sailor Mercury: we'll turn you back into your old self
The ninja pulls out his katana.
Sailor Venus: I think that he doesn't want that
Ninja: who would like to face me first?
Silver Senshi: ok, now what? Do we fight?
Sailor Mercury: no, we have to get him on our side
Sailor Venus: it doesn't look like he wants to compromise
Eternal Sailor Moon: we gotta think fast
Ninja: this is boring me, if you won't fight me, then I'll fight you
Sailor Jupiter: this isn't looking good
Sailor Mars: we can't just stand here
Sailor Venus: talking surely won't help
Ninja: enough!
The ninja throws his katana into the air. Everyone looks up at the sword. As they are distracted, the ninja quickly runs past all of them, knocking everyone down quickly. The katana falls back down and the ninja catches it. All the Senshi are on the ground in pain.
Silver Senshi: agh... he's so fast
Ninja: heh, no challenge, one sweep of my sword and you're all gone
The ninja walks up to the injured Senshi.
Ninja: so long, Sailor Senshi
A bright blast of light erupts, blinding the ninja.
Silver Senshi: not yet...
Ninja: aghh!
Silver Senshi: come on guys... let's move it
The ninja begins to open his eyes. No one is around.
Ninja: that was quite sneaky, blinding me, it really confused me... I guess I'll have to wait later to face them
******
Luna: so, you ran away?
Usagi: yeah
Kinoko: that ninja was fast
Makoto: I can't believe that he knocked us down so easily... he probably wasn't even using all his strength too
Minako: we could sure use someone like that
Ami: do you think he's stronger than Myk?
Kinoko: I bet the ninja could run circles around Myk
Usagi: Luna, Artemis, have you found anything on the Master?
Luna: good question Usagi
Artemis: too bad our answer is kinda not good
Luna: but we are trying to see if there is any relationship between the Master and the Dark Kingdom and our past enemies
Minako: find anything?
Luna: so far, we think the Master has something to do with the Dark Kingdom
Usagi: how did you find out?
Artemis: we guessed
Luna: we recalled when Beano told us about how the Master appeared during the battle against Queen Beryl
Artemis: we think that the Master was either a part of Beryl's army or created by Queen Beryl herself
Ami: might you know where the Master is?
Artemis: we think he might be somewhere here
Minako: that close?
Luna: we aren't too sure yet
Usagi: do you know where Beano or Myk is?
Artemis: no clue
******
A-51: you what?!!
Ninja: I was blinded and the Senshi escaped
A-51: grrr! I can't believe that! Who blinded you?
Ninja: I don't know
A-51: the Silver Senshi... it was her
Ninja: the strongest one, right?
A-51: yes... I just hope the Master excuses this
Ninja: don't worry, I will get the Senshi, one way or another
A-51: whatever... you can go now
Ninja: yes sir
The ninja disappears.
A-51: at least this time he actually wants to kill the Senshi... I hope this mission is a success... and I bet if I am successful, somebody would try to send someone to stop me
******
Girl's Voice: Myk... Myk...
Myk: huh?
Next to Myk stands the girl. She has a blinding aura which surrounds her.
Myk: agh... I can't see...
Suddenly Myk wakes up, finding Kameko sleeping on his shoulder. Mamoru sits across from Myk and Kameko. They are gathered around a warm campfire.
Myk: Kameko?
Mamoru: shh, she's sleeping
Myk: why on me?
Mamoru: it's either you or the ground
Myk: are you going to sleep on me?
Mamoru: no
Myk: {sigh of relief}
Mamoru: so, what's up with you and Kameko?
Myk: huh? nu.. nothing, we're just friends
Mamoru: how did you meet?
Myk: we'll, we met sometime back... about a month ago or more maybe less, I feel like it's been forever
Mamoru: it's been forever since what?
Myk: I got my power back
Mamoru: you got your power back?
Myk: yeah... after that battle, with the Sailor Senshi, I lost my power
Mamoru: how'd you get it back?
Myk: I wouldn't know how to explain it
Mamoru: that's ok... so where did you come from? You and Kameko
Myk: well, I came fresh off the streets, poor and pretty much homeless and Kameko came from the future, I think... she forgot what her mission here was
Mamoru: you have any family?
Myk: I think Kameko does... I have none
Mamoru: you don't?
Myk: no...
Mamoru: I know how you feel, I grew up that way... except I wasn't on the streets
Myk: I was, oh how I was
Mamoru: have any friends?
Myk: well, there's Usagi, Ami and everyone else, and then Kameko, who is probably my best friend
Mamoru: at least you weren't traveling alone
Myk: yeah, I'm very glad about that {yawn}
Mamoru: you should get some rest
Myk: I wish there were a hotel somewhere
Mamoru: well, we have to settle with what we have
Myk: yeah, just some luggage... luckily, before we left that diner, I snagged a souvenir
Mamoru: what is it?
Myk: well, I just grasped a seat cushion... Kameko can have it for a pillow since I can't support her head like this all night
Mamoru: ok, I'll get it
Mamoru opens Myk's luggage. He finds a bunch of stuff.
Mamoru: what is this?
Myk: what's what?
Mamoru pulls out a bunch of green pieces of paper.
Myk: oh yeah... well, we need to eat and sleep... and eat... just gimme the cushion!
Mamoru: ok, here you go
Mamoru tosses Myk the red cushion.
Mamoru: you have lots of interesting things here
Myk: hey, that's private!
Mamoru: I think some of this isn't yours
Myk: why?
Mamoru: look
Myk runs up and looks inside his luggage bag.
Myk: eep, I guess Kameko put some of her stuff in here
Mamoru: I hope that's it
Myk: what do you mean by that?
Mamoru: nothing nothing...
Myk: don't be making fun of me
Mamoru: let's just go to sleep right now, or else we'll wake up Kameko
Myk: ok, for Kameko
******
After school, the next day, Minako, Usagi, Makoto and Ami meet up.
Usagi: ok now we have to find Kyuu-chan
Makoto: I didn't see him come out of his apartment this morning
Ami: I hope he's not skipping
Minako: well, let's look for him... then, when we find him, we'll ask him about what he's doing
Ami: I sure would like to know what he's doing... I'm suprized that he didn't come and to talk to me if he had a problem
Makoto: thank you all... I just hope that nothing is wrong
Usagi: don't worry Mako-chan, everything will be fine
Everyone splits up to find Kyuuichirou. They all go to different parts of the school. No luck. Then, Ami and Makoto meet in the library.
Ami: hey Mako-chan, any luck?
Makoto: no, you?
Ami: sorry, no
Makoto: I thought Kyuu-chan might be here
Ami: I thought so too
Makoto: he told me how much he liked to read... he said he loved to come in the morning just to read a book
Ami: I remember when he read before, he could never stop reading a book until it was finished... {sigh} I can't see why he's acting this way, well, the way Kinoko described him when she went to talk to him
Makoto: I wonder why he acted that way to her
Ami and Makoto start to walk around the library. Then, they spot him leaving from across the library.
Ami: there he is
Makoto: ...
Ami: come on
Makoto: ...ok
They both quickly walk to catch up with Kyuuichirou. When they exit the building, he is gone.
Makoto: where'd he go?
Ami: it's like he vanished
******
After searching almost everywhere, Usagi arrives at the park.
Usagi: if he's not here, then he's probably at home
Suddenly, Usagi spots Kyuuichirou sitting down on a bench.
Usagi: {gasp} I found him!
Rei: you found who?
Usagi: Ah! Rei! Don't sneak up on me like that!
Rei: excuuuuse me
Usagi: shhh, don't speak so loud
Rei: why?
Usagi: we're gonna try to talk to Kyuu-chan, to see why he's the way he is
Rei: um... what?
Usagi: you know what I mean
Rei: not at all
Rei and Usagi watch Kyuuichirou for some time, thinking about how to talk to him. Then, Minako, Makoto, and Ami meet up with Usagi and Rei.
Usagi: we found him... or should I say, I found him
Rei: I don't even know what you're doing
Minako: we're trying to find out why Kyuu-chan is breaking up with Mako-chan
Makoto: we're not breaking up... I hope
Usagi: we'll, there's only one way to find out
Everyone shoves Usagi in front of Kyuuichirou. Then, everyone hides.
Usagi: uh, hi Kyuu-chan
F.Kyuu-chan: hm? (looks at Usagi) what is it?
Usagi: uh, I was wondering about you and Mako-chan
F.Kyuu-chan: I don't know what you're talking about... heh, I don't care
Usagi: what? I thought you loved her
F.Kyuu-chan: you thought wrong, now leave my sight at once!
Usagi: wha..? ok, I get it
Usagi walks toward the others.
Rei: what did he say?
Usagi: remember what Kinoko-chan said about Kyuu-chan?
Rei: uh huh
Usagi: there's your answer
Ami: what?
Makoto: did you ask him about us?
Usagi: he said he didn't care
Makoto: ughhh
Ami: I can't believe this, why is he acting this way?
Makoto: Ami, you said that you are both good friends, right?
Ami: yeah
Makoto: maybe he'll talk to you
Ami: ok, I'll talk to him
Usagi: good luck
Now Ami walks up to Kyuuichirou.
Ami: hi Kyuu-chan
F.Kyuu-chan: huh? what do you want?
Ami: Kyuu-chan, is something wrong? Are you feeling good?
F.Kyuu-chan: I am perfectly fine
Ami: are you sure?
F.Kyuu-chan: yes! Nothing is wrong, now stop bugging me
Ami: Kyuu-chan...
F.Kyuu-chan: leave me alone... and the same goes with your other friends... they don't need to be hiding, I know that they're here
Everyone steps out.
F.Kyuu-chan: Makoto, do you think you're friends can change my mind? Well, they can't! it's over! And in addition, I don't want to see any of you anymore, good-bye
He starts off out of the park. Ami and the others gather.
Ami: something is terribly wrong
Rei: how did he know that we were hiding?
Makoto: I can't believe this...
Tears begin to fill Makoto's eyes.
Makoto: why is this happening? Maybe Haruka was right when she said he was dangerous
Usagi: oh Mako-chan, I'm sorry
Minako: this isn't right, this is serious
Ami: this isn't like Kyuu-chan at all
Rei: you think?
Ami: I know
Rei: then, maybe we should check into this
Minako: what do you think is wrong?
Everyone looks at each other, except for Makoto.
Rei: do you think it could be...
Minako: you mean, it might be...
Usagi: what?
Ami: ...
Makoto: what is it?
Rei: I don't know... do you think it has to do with... the Master?
Makoto: what? The Master?
Minako: you never know
Usagi: are you saying that... the Master did this to Kyuu-chan?
Ami: but why? Kyuu-chan never did anything to him
Makoto: {gasp}!
Usagi: what is it?
Makoto: do you think the Master knows who we are?
Rei: what?
Makoto: um... never mind
Minako: do tell
Makoto: well, what if the Master is doing this to torture me?
Ami: but, what does that accomplish?
Makoto: that's why I said "never mind"
Rei: hmm, maybe there's a connection somewhere in this mess, maybe even an answer
Ami: and they're using poor Kyuu-chan
Makoto clenches her fist.
Makoto: [he'll pay for all of this, I'll get the Master for what he's doing to me, to us, to everyone!]
******
The Master: hmm, where is that machine?
A-51: right here, Master
The Master: excellent
A-51: what is it that you want?
The Master: how's your ninja? He dead yet?
A-51: no Master, he's not, he is ready to kill the Senshi
The Master: so...?
A-51: so... what?
The Master: is he killing them now?
A-51: no Master
The Master: is he going to kill them?
A-51: yes Master
The Master: are you sure?
A-51: as sure as you are about your plan on universal domination working
The Master: heh, that's pretty sure
A-51: [yeah right]
The Master: you say something?!
A-51: no
The Master: feh
Soldier: Master
The Master: yeeess?
Soldier: {sigh} we found Myk
The Master: excellent
Soldier: then we lost him
The Master: not excellent...
Soldier: we sent scouters all over... {sigh} Usa
The Master: and?
Soldier: some of them did not return
The Master: who?
Soldier: the scouters
The Master: all of them?
Soldier: no... two of them
The Master: good, good, only lost two... but, how did you know that you found Myk?
Soldier: we think he killed the scouters
The Master: all of them?
A-51: uh, Master, I gotta check on, uh, my battery
A-51 disappears quickly. The soldier walks away.
The Master: heh heh... the universe is within my reach, and soon, I will be a true master and everyone will call me Master!!