Part Three : A Tale to Tell, the Senshi Unite, a start for a new Beginning?
The rain poured down on Tokyo heavily and people could be seen taking shelter wherever they could from the sudden rain. "I hate rain! Come on, Kaichuu, let's go find some shelter," Shakaku called to her friend as she ran, shielding her face from the rain that poured down. "Oh, come on, rain's good for you," Kaichuu protested, but she also ran to find shelter. The two entered the Crown, where they took a seat at one of the tables towards the back. Kaichuu looked around and noticed that many others where also taking comfort in the shelter, and some were talking with others about the sudden rain that hit and was still pouring down strong as ever. A crack of thunder sent some of the smaller children jumping into their guardian's laps for comfort. "I never liked rain," Shakaku said as she shook herself to get dry from the water. "I know," Kaichuu said as she continued to look at the people seated around them. "Usagi, be quiet!" Rei said as she entered through the doors along with Ami, Minako, Usagi, Makoto, and Chibiusa. "Do you think they're stalking us?" Kaichuu joked as she whispered to Shakaku. "You never know," Shakaku said as she glanced back at the group who was taking their seats on the other side of the room. "That's not even funny," Kaichuu said. She noticed Ami also looking around the room and she turned her head away, pretending not to be looking at anything or anyone besides Shakaku. The two girls rolled their eyes as Usagi and Chibiusa could be heard wailing when another crack of thunder was heard. "Oh, come on, you two, it's only a little thunder and lightning," Makoto said, trying to assure the two ondango haired girls. "A little thunder?! Easy for you to say, Mako-chan," Chibiusa said as she sat back down at the table. "She's right, it's only a- AHH!!" Minako said as a flash of lightning let up the entire building, and all the girls couldn't help but jump up. Even Makoto found herself jumping slightly out of her chair as the power went out. "Three... two... one..." Kaichuu began to say just before the power went off, and she gazed at Shakaku. "Bingo," Shakaku finished. "AHH!!!! The power went out!!!" Usagi screamed as she took hold of Rei who was sitting next to her. "Usagi, get off me!" Rei yelled. No one else said anything, but the other people in the room turned to the direction where the girls were sitting. Shakaku and Kaichuu both cast each other a small smile. "Shakaku..." Kaichuu said a little uneasily a few seconds later. "You want to leave?" Shakaku asked with the same uneasiness. The two got up and walked out the door right by the others. Since it was dark, however, the others had no clue as to who was walking right past them. Once outside, Kaichuu spoke, "Could that girl wail any louder?" she asked. "I bet she could; it all depends on how much free space she has." Shakaku answered. "I don't even want to think about that. Imagine if she were to shatter the windows with her cries?" "I think she's capable of that." "You sure?" "Yes." "Very sure?" "Yes! Now, I think it's time we get ready before our little guest shows up." "Guest?.... Oh right!" Kaichuu said, ending the conversation as she pulled the right sleeve of her jacket back. The lights flickered for a moment. "Oh good, the lights are coming back on," Ami said with a sigh of relief as Rei and Usagi’s argument became silenced. Makoto pointed to the door as she stood up. "Makoto?" Minako asked. All of the girls looked to see what Makoto was looking at. In front of the doors into the building stood a green yajuu with an evil grin on it's face. "What is that?" A lady at the table across from where the girls sat asked in panic. "Let's go," Chibiusa said as she got out of her chair, and the others followed as they ran to find a place to transform. "Senshi!" the yajuu bellowed as the people ran in panic, and it looked for the senshi. "Hey you." "Huh?" the yajuu wondered in surprise. From the back of the room emerged Sailor Phoenix and Sailor Aquaria. "The constellation Aquarius sends its powerful waves onto this world, and with that power, I am Sailor Aquaria, entering the battle scene with the mighty ocean," Sailor Aquaria said, introducing herself. "Sent forth with the blazing fires of the constellation Phoenix, I am Sailor Phoenix, and with a raging fire I enter the battle scene," Sailor Phoenix said. "Hades!" the creature squealed with delight as it saw the dragon by Sailor PHoenix. "Supreme thunder!" Sailor Jupiter bellowed from the other side of the yajuu. "You stupid senshi," The monster snarled, baring a set of large fangs. "Twisting Flame Encounter!" Sailor Phoenix screamed, launching two fireballs at yajuu, which encircled each other before encircling the creature and leaving several burns. The yajuu looked up at the black dressed senshi and sneered. "And what do you think you are doing?" Sailor Aquaria asked the creature as he went down to a crouching position on two legs, unlike the position the others had taken before on four legs. Sailor Phoenix's eyes widened. "Watch out," she warned the other senshi. Too late. The yajuu had no intention at springing for the two girls and dragon, but it rather sprang back and flipped, landing in front of Sailor Moon and Sailor Chibimoon. "Shine Aqua Illusion!" Sailor Mercury said, ready to launch her attack. The attack had no affect on the angry yajuu, but it continued to come down on Sailor Moon and Sailor Chibimoon. "Venus Lovely Chain!" Sailor Venus yelled, tangling the yajuu in the golden chain. "Moon Spiral Heart Attack!" Sailor Moon screamed, powering up her attack to destroy the monster. "NOOOO!!!!" the doomed yajuu screamed as it could feel the attack tearing at its flesh until it finally disappeared into nothing but a few green oil droplets. "Heibon," Sailor Phoenix said as she stepped over to where the droplets where on the ground. "What?" Sailor Mercury asked in confusion. "Heibon is the name of this particular breed of yajuu. You noticed how one of the others we fought had wings?" Sailor Phoenix explained. "Yes," everyone nodded. "That breed is known as Haari, they are the breed that has the wings and the ability to fly. Heibon are water-resistant. Notice how Sailor Mercury's attack did not work? That's because Sailor Mercury's attack and the Heibon’s bodies are both water based. Kawari is the breed that you really don't want to get caught with alone. Kawari are changeable. They can have either wings, be water-resistant, admit fire, and things like that; one at a time, whatever it wants to use," Sailor Phoenix explained. "We just fought a Hei-a-bon?" Sailor Chibimoon asked. "And they're waterproof?" "Heibon. I don't attack those things, I can't," Sailor Aquaria responded. "That's all fine, but would you mind telling us who you are now? I know you know who we are, but give us the scoop on you," Sailor Jupiter said. "I'm Sailor Aquaria, this is Sailor Phoenix," Sailor Aquaria said, "and there you go." Sailor Jupiter gave a grunt of dissatisfaction. "You know what I mean." "Don't worry, we aren't here to bite. Ok, maybe Hades will, but we won't. We aren't really supposed to work with you but we do. We'll give you as much information as we can, but that's it, or as much information as we want. We aren't obliged to tell you anything," Sailor Phoenix said. "Beautifully said," Sailor Aquaria smiled. "Fun," Sailor Aquaria said as she sat next to her partner on top of the roof of the Crown. "They already want answers," Sailor Phoenix said as she pet Hades, who was in her lap, a few times. "They should just mind their own business." "You forget. They feel the earth is their turf, so you can't really blame them for wanting to know what's going on," Hades said. "Yeah but.." Sailor Aquaria began. "We can't get too close to them," Sailor Phoenix said, looking at her partner. "Of course, we all know that. It'd be easier if the others where here. Sailor Gemini usually knew what to do," Sailor Aquaria said sitting back on her hands. "Just wait until we find them," Hades said. "Eh, don't worry. I have a feeling something will drive them to us," Sailor Phoenix said. "Huh," Hades said with a snort, "remember when it was said that all of your guys would be together from the start?" "I'm just saying, you never know what'll happen," Sailor Phoenix replied. "We'll find them; my duct tape will track them down!," Sailor Aquaria said with a determined smile. "I'd like to end this topic right now if you don't mind," Hades said with an agitated voice. "Sorry. Do you think we will have a leader this time?" Sailor Aquaria asked. "Huh," Sailor Phoenix said with a grunt. "Even if we did, Sailor Gemini wouldn't let her stay for long." "I know," Aquaria said sadly, "But it would be kind of nice." "Maybe for you," Sailor Phoenix replied. The sun peeked out from behind the clouds as Ami, Minako, Makoto, Usagi, and Chibiusa left the Crown. "Life keeps getting strange," Minako said. "Yes, it does," Ami agreed. "I'll find out who they are, you just wait," Makoto said determinedly with an excited look on her face. "At least they're not part of the problem," Chibiusa added. "You never know," this came from Rei. "She's right; give it time. They might turn out to be mutant space aliens," Minako replied. "You exaggerate," Ami said. "Hi, Ami!" Kaichuu said as she and Shakaku walked towards the group. "You know her, Ami?" Rei asked. "Hi, Shakaku. Kaichuu," Ami replied with a smile. "Some storm we had. Kind of popped out of random nowhere as Kaichuu would say," Shakaku said. "You said it," Usagi agreed. "Who are your friends, Ami-chan?" Kaichuu asked. "Oh... how rude of me. Anio Minako," Ami said as she introduced Minako. "Kino Makoto," she said looked at the tall brunette. "Tsukino Usagi," she said, pointing to the blond, ondango headed girl. "Tsukino Chibiusa," she said, looking at Chibiusa. "Sisters?" Shakaku asked. "No, cousins," Usagi quickly said along with Chibiusa. "I could have sworn you were sisters," Shakaku said. "And Hino Rei," Ami said, finishing introducing everyone. "Hello, girls. I'm Mitsukai Kaichuu," Kaichuu said with a forced pleasant smile. "I'm Kashikoi Shakaku," Shakaku said with a slight bow. "How do you know each other?" Minako asked. "Music class, isn't that right Ami?" Shakaku answered, Ami nodded slowly. "Oh, so you're fifteen and go to Juuban Junior High?" Chibiusa asked. Shakaku looked at Kaichuu and nodded. "So... you are in the same year?" Minako asked. The two girls nodded. "We are," Shakaku stated. "How cool!" Chibiusa smiled. "We need to get going. I have an art class to get to," Kaichuu said, grabbing Shakaku's arm. "Art? I take an art class!" Chibiusa beamed. "We really need to go. Nice meeting your friends, Ami. We'll see you at school," Shakaku said. "Bye," all the girls said together.