Chapter 2: The New Warrior
In low orbit of the moon, a portal opens. Enmity steps out and looks over the moon. I sense powerful forces here, He said to himself. He grins as he feels a familiar power. I also sense the power of the Royal family. He clenches his fists in rage. They will pay for Queen Serenity's crimes. but not now, the senshi I sense are much too powerful, I need a plan.
Enmity scanned the surface of the moon spying the metropolis that had become the Crystal City. And right in the middle of it, The Crystal Palace.
An evil grin comes across his face. I sense forces here that might be of service to me. Evil forces, not strong, but they will become strong with my help. Enmity raises his hand, and creates another portal . He laughs uncontrollably as he enters the portal, his plan going through his head.
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In the Great Hall of the Crystal Palace, Sailor Neptune runs up to Sailor Uranus. The look on Neptune's face told Uranus that she was having another of her feelings, something was not right.Neptune, What is it? Neptune gives Uranus a strange look. You don't feel the seas roaring? Uranus nods. I know, it's very similar to when the Mistress 9 was trying to bring Pharaoh 90 into this world.
Saturn walks up at that moment catching the last of their conversation. What is similar? Saturn asks. Neptune whirls around, not hearing Saturn's approach. I didn't know you were here at the palace Saturn. Neptune regains her composure then decides to let Saturn in on what they were talking about. Well since you're here maybe you can help. There is a strange energy coming from the outer solar system similar to when the Mistress 9 was possessing you. Saturn frowns as she realizes she must tell them what she is feeling as well. No, that's not it. Saturn says slowly. I feel, well as if it were, myself.
Both Neptune and Uranus look at Saturn in shock. What! They say in unison. Pluto walks up behind the three senshi quietly. She is right. Pluto replies. She does feel herself, divided in two. Neptune looks at Pluto. How can she be divided? Uranus steps toward Pluto and speaks. That's just not possible. Saturn is...well...the one senshi that can't have children. She is like the Phoenix, she is re born in her death. Pluto nods in agreement. You are right Neptune.
Before Pluto can continue a portal appears in front of the four Senshi. They take defensive stances as a tall and slender woman in a robe, holding a staff, appears out of it. The figure looks at then with puzzled eyes. The Senshi remain in their defensive postures.
The intruder finally breaks the silence, and speaks. I wish to see the Queen Now! The intruding woman demands. Uranus steps forward to challenge the her. I don't know who you think you are, but you can't come barging in here and just demand to see the Queen! The stranger points her staff towards Uranus. I have to see her, it is a matter of life and death, for all of us. She looks at all the senshi. We are all in terrible danger she says.
Suddenly, Sailor Saturn collapses. Neptune and Pluto rush to her side, as Uranus keeps an eye on their visitor. Saturn tries to speak as Neptune holds her. It's part of... Then she passes out. Saturn!!! Wake up, its part of what? Neptune demands. Pluto kneels over and checks her pulse. She's passed out, but I believe she will be ok.
The woman looks at Saturn with wide eyes. Is that Saturn? She asks as if she had seen a ghost. The Sailor Soldier Saturn? She asks again. She looks at Saturn with a confused look on her face. Uranus takes another threatening step toward the intruder. Tell us, Who are you? Uranus demands, as she prepares for a possible fight. The intruder looks at Uranus, I am Eternal Warrior Faithfullove she replies.
At that moment King Endymion walks into the palace hall. What is going on here? The King asks. As he looks at Faithfullove a pain shoots through his head, he grabs his head almost collapsing. Who are you? The King asks with pain in his voice. Pluto drops her Garnet staff and rushes to the Kings side. My King, are you all right? Endymion looks at her weakly. I...I don't know. I...can....sense...a...strange...Ahhhhhh! Pluto catches the King as he collapses. The King fights to continue to speak. Pro...tect...the....Que... My King! Pluto screams. No!
Pluto holds the King tightly in total fear of what is to become. At that moment Chibi Usa runs into the hall, coming to investigate the commotion, and is stunned by the sight of Pluto holding her father. Papa! Chibi screams. What have you done to papa? Chibi runs up and hugs her father. Then looks up at Pluto with tears in her eyes. I know that you've always loved him but why did you have too... Hush child! Uranus scolds. he has only collapsed. I am not a child! Chibi screams back, tears in her eyes. I am definitely older than a child , and I am almost as big as you are! I hate you Uranus! You are always trying to get me away from the people I love!
Saturn looks at Chibi and weakly holds her hand toward her. She speaks very weakly. Chi...bi... don't accept the ha...te. Chibi does not hear her friends words, but instead turns and runs from the hall crying. Pluto looks after her with a worried look. She lays the King down and prepares to go after Chibi. Uranus grabs her arm. Don't worry about Chibi, she will be all right, our first duty is to inform the Queen. Pluto nods reluctantly.
Faithfullove walks forward. Please let me come with you, but first there is something I must do. Faithfullove approaches the fallen King. Uranus steps in front of Faithfullove. What do you think your going to do? Pluto places her hand on Uranus's shoulder. Uranus let her be. I think she wishes to help. Uranus steps back reluctantly, and Faithfullove kneels next to the King and touches him on the shoulder with her hand. The hand begins glowing with a soft lavender glow. The glow travels from her hand and covers King Endymion's body. As the glow fades he awakens and with Faithfullove's help regains his feet.
Thank you. How did you do that? The King checks himself over, he seems fine as if nothing ever happened. Faithfullove blushes. It is one of the powers that my planet gives. Your planet? Uranus asks. Faithfullove ignores Uranus's question. I must see the Queen, then I will explain everything that I know. King Endymion nods. Very well, shall we go? The King motions for Faithfullove and Pluto to follow him to the Throne room. Neptune and Uranus help the still weak Saturn to her chambers to rest.
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