Title: Heavenly Scales pt. 1/?

Author: Deathangelgw

Disclaimer: same old pishposh…they aren’t mine yadda yadda…

Warnings: basically the same as what I put in the prologue. Read there if you want to know.

Rating: PG

Pairings: none truly specified, except for TK/SM

Timeline: We are now entering the S season…

Note: I forgot to mention that, while not ‘cousins’, Michiru and Haruka aren’t lovers in this. They are very close best friends, but not lovers. *bows to all of the Michiru/Haruka lovers* Gomen, much as I love that pairing. Also, ‘Kinroze Senshi’ translates to ‘Gold Rose Soldier’…just fyi…Enjoy and please review!

‘thoughts’

A gentle wind picked up in the city of Tokyo as the people inhabiting it went about their lives.  But one person did not follow the steady flow of life as she gazed up. She watched as a small pod floated in the air, heading inexorably towards its victim. She sighed softly, knowing she was the only one who saw the evil that had come. ‘It begins…the darkness that will swallow us all is on its search. I just hope that no innocent is killed in this battle….’ she thought to herself, then began following the Daimon egg.

She followed it to the top of a hill where a small shrine was standing and watched as it took a tree in which a raven-haired girl was standing before.  Hiding behind another tree, she watched as it came to life from the girl’s touch. Hands clenching in sorrow, she watched as the girl was attacked, pinned to a wall as she cried out for help. ‘How many more like this will I have to watch until the third is revealed to me?’ she asked silently of the higher powers. But no answers came as she watched the one named Rei fight to save herself.

She looked over suddenly as a young blonde girl came over, shouting for them to stop. She smiled. ‘So, Sailor Moon…do you come to save your friend Sailor Mars?’ she wondered. She watched in concern as both Sailor Moon and the other Sailor Senshi were defeated and pinned. The crystal heart appeared in front of Rei and she knew she had to move as she sensed the other two who were also on the search. A golden rose appeared in her hand and flew out, striking the crystal from the creature’s hand as blue and orange orbs of power shot out and destroyed it.

Once freed, the Senshi ran to their fallen comrade.  Staying in the shadows, she watched, already knowing that the crystal wasn’t the one they needed as it was returned to its owner. Sighing softly, she left, praying silently that they would have it this easy.

*~~**~~*

A day later, the Daimons were at it again, attacking a small child with a puzzle cat. She watched as the two mystery Senshi helped, yet didn’t as they walked away when the cat came back together. She watched silently as Tuxedo Kamen fought to protect the helpless Sailor Moon.

They faced the cat demon when a gold rose suddenly flew out and shattered the cat’s tail. They looked up in surprise as they saw a figure in the shadows. “Who are you?!” Usagi called out.

“Sailor Moon…believe in love,” was all that was said from the figure. Sailor Moon learned to use the Spiral Heart Sceptre of the Moon Kingdom, forged through hers and Mamoru’s natural love and bond. But again, no sign to their mysterious helper’s identity was given save for a golden rose.

*~~**~~*

The following days were peaceful as Genaisa Chiba went about her work as well as keeping an eye out for the Daimon eggs.  She was standing in the video arcade with her friend, Motoki, one day when she heard a sparkling, “Konnichiwa!” A young blonde girl came in, her smile and eyes sparkling with kindness as she came up beside the other young woman.

Genaisa smiled softly then looked at her friend. “Well Motoki-san...it looks like you will have some company again,” she commented with a wink.

“Matte, Genaisa…let me introduce you!” Motoki protested with a sheepish grin, but then blinked as he was waved off.

“Ne…Ja ne, Motoki-san! We’ll catch that movie later, k?” Genaisa called with a laugh as she walked out of the arcade.

Tilting her head in confusion, Minako looked at her friend Motoki. “Who was that?” she asked as she leaned onto the countertop, smiling winningly at him.

Motoki grinned at her. “Ah, that was my friend Chiba Genaisa. She is usually so nice to people…she must be under stress,” he replied with a sigh. He smiled brightly at Minako. “Ah well! So what can I do for you, Minako-chan?” he asked fondly. They talked and chatted for a while, Minako making a special effort to keep Motoki from ‘being bored’.

That was…until a very loud screech startled them and Usagi caught them. Laughing, they all chatted some more, then the two blonde girls went to play one of the racing games. Usagi was mortified as she was beat by Minako time and again. Minako pleaded for one more game then was stopped by a soft voice. “I’ll race you.”

Looking up slowly, they stared as a sandy blonde youth gazed down at them, his face crinkled with a smile. ‘Sugoi!! He’s so handsome!!’ both teenagers thought as they struggled not to drool.

Minako, recovering first, bounced in her seat in determination and promptly shoved Usagi out of her seat. She smiled winningly up at the new guy and blushed as he sat down next to her. “Alright!! Let’s go!” she crowed as they got situated and waited for the game to begin. Starting off swiftly, Minako crowed inwardly at the thought of impressing this handsome man with her racing skills. But, after looking over, she was shocked to see that he wasn’t even driving!! “Nani?! Why aren’t you going?!” Minako asked in shock.

Shrugging as he smiled softly, the stranger sighed. “I wanted to give you a handicap,” he commented with a wink, then placed his hands on the wheels. Within seconds, he had lapped Minako as both she and Usagi stared, stunned. “You’re pretty good…keep it up,” he said with a chuckle as he got up.

He looked over as a soft laugh sounded from the door. “Keeping them occupied, Haruka?” a petite turquoise haired young woman asked with a soft smile as she stood nearby.

Shrugging as he grinned, the one that had been called Haruka winked at her. “Eh, just having some fun, Michiru.”

Shaking her head as she grinned, the one named Michiru glanced over at the ogling young girls. “Don’t worry…Haruka-san is a professional racer. I hope that you weren’t beaten too badly,” she stated kindly as Haruka came over to her side. The two dumbstruck blondes just shook their heads dumbly as they stared.

“Ready to go? All done with everything?” Haruka asked with a grin.

“Hmm hai…sorry for keeping you waiting,” Michiru answered with a soft smile as they turned to go.

“That’s ok…I had fun anyways,” Haruka replied easily as they walked out. “Cute kids…need driving lessons though,” Haruka added with a chuckle and Michiru laughed lightly. Stepping out, they walked over to Haruka’s car, then looked over across the street. Both stopped as they saw a raven-haired young woman watching them, her face unreadable as the wind blew her blue tinted black hair around her body. When a bus passed between them…she was gone.

“Who was that?” Michiru whispered softly as they gazed at the spot the mysterious woman had just been.

“I don’t know…demo, I have a feeling she knows something about the coming silence,” Haruka whispered softly, her face pensive. She glanced over at her best friend. “Come on…let’s get going,” she ordered with a grin and they headed off for the café.  But they didn’t see the mystery woman watching them as they left, followed closely by the two curious young blondes. Her eyes held a sad determination as she watched them all.

Later that day, the Daimons struck once again, this time attacking the mechanic working on Haruka’s car.  Haruka, Michiru, and Genaisa all found themselves watching grimly as Minako and Usagi tried to save the mechanic before the crystal snatcher escaped with its prize. Genaisa watched as Michiru and Haruka went after the snatcher before following them. She already knew the crystal wasn’t the one, but she knew they would need backup.

Sailor Moon and Sailor Venus followed after, getting there in time to stop the snatcher with a well-timed speech, confusing it. But, the confusion and shock grew as Uranus and Neptune appeared, shocking the other two sailors with their appearance. They checked the crystal, then left, leaving the two younger Senshi to defend themselves. But aid came from the shadows, a golden rose stopping the attack by the creature before Sailor Moon finished it off. But try as they could, the identity remained a secret.

Back at the video arcade, Usagi and Minako found themselves under the interrogation of a very angry Rei as well as an annoyed Ami and Makato. They were saved then by the timely arrival of Michiru and Haruka. Much to the embarrassment of Minako, Makato, and Rei, the discovery that Haruka wasn’t a blond hunk, but a blonde babe soon had them wishing for the fairness of the world.

Unbeknownst to them, they were being watched by Genaisa, amusement softening her face as she watched them meet yet not even know their true identities.

*~~**~~*

A few days passed quietly and the two newer Senshi found themselves speaking of what they felt within the city. An awed Usagi unexpectedly interrupted them as she came up, speaking quickly of her amazement at Michiru’s talent. Haruka shook her head, amused at the odango girl’s fascination, then got up. She stopped suddenly as she saw the mysterious young woman they had seen before watching them. ‘It’s her again! Is someone going to be taken soon?’ she wondered, then blinked as the girl walked away silently.

Looking over her shoulder at Michiru and Usagi, Haruka called, “Ne, I’m kind of upset…I’m going for a ride. Ja ne, odango-atama!” She got onto her bike and rode off, intent on finding out who the watcher was. But, after about an hour of searching, she failed to find the mystery woman and headed back to where Michiru was with Usagi at the nearby art gallery. She sighed as she pulled up, smiling at Michiru. “Gomen, I thought I had caught something from the Daimons and I saw that girl again,” she explained then sighed before being hushed by Michiru. Michiru needn’t have worried as they saw that Usagi hadn’t heard them, so busy was she with trying to make music from Michiru’s violin.

Later that night, Michiru and Haruka spotted Usagi, Mamoru, and their friends within the crowd. They both wondered how the night was going to be.

*~~**~~*

Genaisa sighed softly as she stretched her fingers and went over the music. She was performing with the violinist that night at the concert. She suddenly shivered as she felt the dark presence of a Daimon egg. ‘Oh no….not him….’ she thought sadly as she came to the performer’s room. The concert was about to begin.

*~~**~~*

The concert started smoothly, the beautiful sounds of Mozart filling the concert hall as the violin and pianist played for their audience. Haruka and Michiru had been shocked when they had seen the mystery woman behind the piano, but the program failed to illuminate their questions so they went back to watching the wonderful concert.

But the peace didn’t last. With a loud screech, the violin became a Daimon, stealing the heart of the violinist after knocking most of the audience out. But it didn’t see the mental block that Genaisa had put up around the hidden Sailor Senshi, protecting them from the destructive sound waves. It escaped, ending up running into Sailor Moon and her friends.

The battle soon became a confusion of loyalties as Uranus and Neptune appeared, telling the younger Senshi to stay out of the fight. They failed to see the fallen Daimon get up for a third time, shrieking its attack at them.

A golden rose slashed out, stopping the attack with a loud screech and startling the arguers into silence. “Music and harmony are the signs of heaven. Goodness must always have the strength of working together in this. Sailor Moon…do it now,” a young woman stated as she sat on one of the sculptures. She was dressed similar to the Senshi, but had a golden half cape flowing over her left shoulder, the glint of a sword’s hilt peeking from underneath it. She gazed at them with exasperation as they looked to ask her who she was, but the Daimon’s movement stopped them.

After Sailor Moon’s attack finished the Daimon off and released the crystal, they all turned to where the newest mystery sat. “Who are you?” Tuxedo Kamen asked softly, his voice almost rough with suppressed emotion.

“Call me Kinroze Senshi. I’ll watch your backs, demo, be aware that this battle goes far deeper than you can possibly imagine, Bishoujo Sailor Senshi. Be on your guard…or the silence will take you,” the young woman who called herself Kinroze Senshi replied softly before jumping from their sights.

Tuxedo Kamen bent down and picked up the golden rose shakily, memories of the past teasing him. Somehow…he knew this one was a different connection.

TBC

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