The Sailor Senshi Story

Chapter 1 Part 2: Natasha, Sailor Neptune

The next day, I went to school and finally I wasn't even late.  In fact I was the first one to arrive in class. 

I passed out papers, written down some math equations, and did everything to prepare the classroom for other students.  Just as I sat at my desk, the same guy from the arcade walked in.

"Mrs. Tracey-sensei," he started.  "I just need to know, what did I get on my math exam yesterday?"

"You at least got a 87." the teacher replied.

I stood up and walked over to the scene.

"What did I get?" I asked with shyness.

"A perfect score, A+!" she replied in joy.

When she said my score, I jumped for joy.  I started to yip in Japanese and I was about to pose in my favourite Sailor Moon pose.  How can I get a perfect score, I thought.  I'm an idiot, how the hell did this happen?!

"Hey," the boy grabbed my attention.  "I'm sorry for what happened yesterday."

I became speechless again.

"I was too harsh on you wasn't I?"

"What do you mean?" I answer.

"Well, I-" he was stopped.

All of a sudden, the class ran into the classroom as the bell rung.  With practically all seats taken, I walked up to my seat in the front of the class.  The boy noticed an empty seat next to me.  That's where he got excited.

"Is this seat taken?" he asked.

"No," I said politely.  "You may sit here!"

15 minutes of class has passed on and we were already doing partner work.  I'm already half-way done with my assignment, but then I noticed my partner was struggling.  I looked at his paper and saw his name; James Diamond.  

James Diamond, I thought.  The name pure and sweet like sugar.  Diamond like the sacred gem.  A name of Dialga from Pokémon Diamond.  I'm such a Poké-nerd but, I love that name!

I looked at James and saw that he was really struggling.

"Do you need any help?" I asked with a cute voice.

"No," James said bravely.  "I'm fine!"

I quickly finished my work and helped my partner out.

"Why are you helping me?" James questioned.

"Well," I started.  "This is for a grade, so I just wanted to help you by helping our grade!"

 As he realized what his grade was, James accepted my offer.

"I really need help on-" I stopped him.

"Here," I offered.  "Just look at my paper!"

"Oh," he said surprisingly.  "Thanks sweetie!"

I blushed at his reply.  After along hour of math, the bell rang.

"LUNCH TIME!" Taron yelled as he ran out the door.

I walked calmly out the door, until James got my attention.

"Hey, Natasha," James tugged on my shoulder.

I twitched and jumped as I heard my name.

"Thanks for helping me back there." he said calmly.

I turned to look at him.  "No problem."

"Ya know, I think I need help with some homework.  Do ya think you can come over to my house to and, I don't know, tutor me?"

I can't believe the words he said to me.  I know this boy, he's the one who dates the smart girl just for a good grade.

"Uh, uh..." I stuttered.  "Sure, I guess.  I mean my parents don't care if I don't come home on time.  Sure, I'll go!" 

"Great, meet me after school over by the library!"  James walks away.  "See ya there!"

I tugged my book bag and walked to Ms. Helm's class.  I know I was supposed to be at lunch, but I had to do some community service, so you know what the hell.  I walked inside and saw the class working on a test. 

"Ms. Helm..." I whispered. 

The teacher looked at me and realized I wasn't feeling my usual self. 

"What's wrong, honey?  Are you okay?" she said in kindness.  "Are you sick?"

"No,"  I shook my head.  "I just don't feel right.  Well, is it okay if I stay here for a while?" 

Kind as always, Ms. Helm let me stay.  I sat at her secondary desk and read my Sailor Moon book.  At my surprise, I saw a mirror on her desk.  A wisp of energy flowed around it until I saw a figure.  I was Sailor X! 

"Please help us, Neptune!" she called.  "The princess is in danger!"

I started to growl.  "I... am... not...---- SAILOR NEPTUNE!"

The class stared at me, as if I was a deranged lunatic!  Ms. Helm came over to me and saw the mirror as if it were a normal mirror.

"What's wrong?" she held me to her heart.

"Nothing, I was just....."

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2:15pm struck and I was on my way to the library.  There I saw James.  He was looking off into the distance. 

"James!" I cried as I ran up to him.

"You ready?" he grabbed my hand.

"Yep!" I nodded.

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Homework was done, and I was helping James with his.  Suddenly I felt my head hurt, as if I were to die right then and there.  I held my head and leaned back in my seat.

"Are you okay?" James was worried.

"Yeah, I'm fine." my head was in deep pain.  I grabbed all my stuff and ran home. "Sorry, mom wants me home by now!  Bye!"  I was out of his house.

As I got home, I did not even manage to say hi to Haruka and Setsuna.  I just walked to my room.  They became worried about me. 

When I got to my room, I locked my door and walked over to my mirror.  The figure appeared again.

"Neptune..." it whispered. 

"I give up!  You win..." I began to cry.

"Just shout; 'Neptune Planet Power!' and you'll see what I mean."  she smiled.

I raised my right hand and shouted the words, and soon I was Sailor Neptune.

"I'm glad you agreed to my proclamation. Welcome, Sailor Neptune!"  the figure smiled and disappeared.

I saw my reflection in the mirror.  "I am the warrior guarded be the planet Neptune, and as a Scout of the outer planet of the Solar System I will right wrong and triumph over justice.  I am Sailor Neptune."

I transformed into my true self and looked at the clock.  It was 10:57pm.  I dozed off and fell asleep.

As I slept, in the mirror the princess was smiling.  The moonlight snuck in the window and was dreaming.