Sailor Moon Legend: The Traquen Cronicles
by Matthew Earhart

Notes
*** STORY NOTES ARE TO BE READ AFTER READING THE STORY ***


 




Story 1
 Well, after reading the first story, you probably have at least three important questions on your mind:

1. Why did you kill Tuxedo Mask?!
 A: Because it is a neccisary part of the plot. But, for those who are angry at this development, if you would like a little hint about the future of Tuxedo Mask, check out the "Author's Notes" part in the "Notes from the Author" section of the Sailor Moon Legend website (http://www.oocities.org/Tokyo/Flats/5020). :)

2. What in the world does 'Moogle' mean?
 A: Well, one thing it is not, is a non-sense word. I just can't tell you what it means yet, because it is part of the story. Sorry. (And for you Final Fantasy III fans, it is NOT what you you think it means.)

3. Is it just some wierd twist of fate that the character "Matt" and the author "Matthew Earhart" have the nsame name?
 A: No... I real life, I like to dress up in a tuxedo and run around flinging roses at people. (the sad part is, I wouldn't mind doing that.) The real reason why they are the same is a two word answer: Writer's Block. I sat, trying to think of a good name for the character... and ifnially ended up using the best one I knew. Mine. :) If you find that a little too self-indulgent, I will be sure to say the same thing when you write your OWN fanfic, and name your own characters. :)

      -- Matthew Earhart

Story 2, part 1
Well... all I can say is that, if you like short stories... this one was for you. "Tales of Io", Part 1 is the shortest story in all of BOOK I of SML. But...if you like interesting, intense stories... it's only going to get better from here on in. :)

     -- Matthew Earhart

Story 2, part 2
An eye-opening story, huh? Well, in the final part of "Tales of Io"... all your questions, like 'What happened to Joshua after he left Luna?', 'Who is this Traquen person?', and 'What has happened to Joshua?' will all be answered in the next part, so enjoy! :)

      -- Matthew Earhart

Story 2, part 3
I would just like to say that the scene where Joshua/Traquen rapes Ami is one of the most intense and graphic scenes in all of BOOK I. Even though it was made to be as intense as possible, without being vulgar... if you were offended, I am sorry. And if you enjoyed the scene... hey! More power to you! :)
 And as Traquen says "This is not the end." No... it is only the beginning. The story just gets better from here on in... :)

      -- Matthew Earhart

Story 3
The appearance of the Sailor of the moon Io. What does this forebode? Is Traquen really gone... can the power of Sailor Io really be enough to stop him? And what about Ami? What will happen to her? And who was that dark being that was watching the events surrounding the scouts unfold? How is he connected with Traquen? Stay tuned... all these questions and more will soon be revealed in the following stories.
 Same Moon time... Same Moon channel. :)

      -- Matt Earhart

Story 4
Well, after all this time, Ami has finally forgiven Joshua. Unfortunely, with that problem down, there are still more to go, like... Why is Philly there? Where did those beasts come from? and... Who's faster... Matt or Joshua? And who can avoid the most objects? (hehehe)
 Just remember... the answers lie in the contiuation of the Sailor Moon Legend.
 Have fun!

        -- Matt Earhart

Story 5
Is Traquen back? What has happened to Joshua? What did Matt's strange dream mean? The answers lie in the final parts of BOOK I. Welcome to Hell on Earth, because it begins in the final stories of BOOK I of the Sailor Moon Legend.
 Prepare... for the final stand.

        -- Matt Earhart

Story 6, part 1
Well... not much can be said about this story... it speaks for itself. :) All I say, is Traquen's final ploy against Earth begins soon.
 An interesting side fact, you might have noticed the strange name that was given to the bar in the story. The "TrIRCe" bar... is a dedicatation to where the first concept of the Sailor Moon Legend got started. IRC, or Internet Relay Chat. I believe the birthplace of the Sailor Moon Legend was in the channel #ircbar on the IRC network NewNet. If you would like to check out the channel... a good IRC server to try would be irc.chelmsford.com. :)

        -- Matt Earhart

Story 6, part 2
Well, we always knew that Traquen wasn't going to snap his fingers, and the world would be his. Unfortunely, the truth that we know now might be an even worse fate. With the New Iosion Starfleet almost completed, time is running out for the Earth. The only remaining hope for the planet is a small group of people who will make one last-ditch attempt to stop the evil that is slowly amassing on Io.
 The Sailor Scouts.
 The conculsion to the Sailor Moon Legend BOOK I... next.

        -- Matt Earhart

Story 6, part 3
Finally... Traquen has finally been defeated, and peace has returned to the solar system, right?
 Wrong.
 With the threat of Zeromeus looming over the solar system... and the possible resurection of Traquen, perhaps by cloning... the dark threat has only just begun for the solar system...
 And for Tuxedo Moogle, Sailor Io, the Sailor Scouts.
 The Sailor Moon Legend continues in BOOK II, "The Eve of Darkness".
(Note from Blkcloak - of course, with the news of Matthew Earharts' passing on, the second book was never really finished.  It did have some of the stories written for it, but the site for Sailor Moon Legends has been taken down for obvious reasons.  If I can ever find the other work, I'll put it up here, but other than that, I hope you enjoyed this work.  I know I did.)

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