A Sailor Moon Fanfiction: The Pledge of the Sun.

Chapter 10

Once again, in the Dark Kingdom, Jadeite found himself standing before Queen Beryl, giving his report on the search for the Silver Crystal.

"If these Sailor Guardians and Solaris find the legendary Silver Crystal before we do, then they could cause serious problems for us," said Queen Beryl. "We of the Dark Kingdom must be the first to get the crystal at any cost. If anyone dares stand in our way or opposes us, we will show no mercy." She then turned to Jadeite. "Are you here to tell me that you still haven't been able to locate it yet?"

"I'm afraid so, Queen Beryl," said Jadeite apologetically.

"Jadeite, you have failed me several times already," continued Queen Beryl. "But I am willing to grant you another chance to redeem yourself. Go collect more human energy for our great ruler, and then make sure you eliminate those three troublesome guardians."

"Yes, my queen," acknowledged Jadeite.

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Harusuke, Usagi, and Luna were walking down on the sidewalk on their way to school. It seemed like another typical day when suddenly they heard the sound of blaring sirens. The three turned around in time to see two police cars zoom right past them with their lights flashing and tires humming, eventually disappearing down the street.

"Those were police cars just now," observed Harusuke.

"I wonder what could have happened?" pondered Usagi.

Then by the bus stop just a few feet ahead, Usagi and Harusuke saw a familiar face with blue hair standing by the bus stop waiting for the bus to arrive.

"Hey, Ami!" called Usagi as she and Harusuke went over to her.

"Oh! Usagi! Harusuke! Luna" smiled Ami. "Good morning."

"Good morning to you too," said Harusuke. "What brings you around here? Are you waiting for the bus?"

"Yes, I am," replied Ami. "I was just on my way to cram school."

Usagi was surprised. "Wait... Do you mean to tell us that you need to take the bus to go to cram school?" she asked.

"It's no big deal. I'd even take a plane if it meant going to good cram school," said Ami. "And besides, I'm a sailor guardian. I need to study and get as much knowledge as I can, so I can help Luna find the missing moon princess."

"Wow, Ami. That's pretty admirable of you," said Harusuke.

"Isn't she, though?" smiled Luna. Then she gave Usagi a sideways glance. "Unlike a certain someone else I know."

Usagi sheepishly laughed while pretending not to hear her. "Where is that bus?!" she asked awkwardly.

Then, another police car came rushing by, its sirens blaring as it sped along.

"Another police car? That's the third one that went by," said Harusuke. "I wonder if something serious happened."

Just then, Naru and Kuri walked up to them.

"Hey, guys. Did you guys hear what happened on this bus route?" asked Kuri.

Harusuke, Ami, and Usagi shook their heads.

"Yesterday evening, a little after six at night, a bus that was full of passengers just drove off and disappeared!" said Kuri.

"Wow! Seriously? That sounds pretty cool!" said Usagi.

"No, it's not, Usagi. This is serious," said Naru worriedly. "Do you guys know of a bus stop called Sendai-Zakaue?"

"That's where the five streets meet," said Harusuke. "Wha about it, Naru?"