Revival of Senshi

Chapter Sixteen: A baby of wind and sea

"Usagi-san..." A voice whispered.

"Yes?" I replied. "What do you wish to enlist my help with?"

I opened the door of my chambers to reveal Michiru and an unusually tentative Haruka. I felt tempted to growl a harsh 'what do you want?' to her, but I avoided doing so, afraid it would be something I would regret later down the track.

"The Ginzuishou... The Silver Crystal... Do you think it has the ability to create... well, life...?" Haruka began.

"We both want a baby so we may produce a heiress to the thrones of Neptune and Uranus, but we cannot do it without artificial interference," Michiru explained. "This isn't some sort of sudden, spontaneous want. We have yearned for our own child for the longest of times. No matter what, we knew that Hotaru would never fill that void, and that, no matter what, even adding to the equation the fact that she had she had been reborn so many times, we both knew that she would always be Dr Tomoe's child that we adopted because of his dangerous behaviour and a new mission. Do you think that, maybe, you could satisfy this want of ours?"

"I just don't know, but I can try. Usually you would have to go to Elysion to state such a desire, but I shall do this for you, here and now." I smiled at Haruka, who looked as shocked as a fish told that it couldn't swim, and Michiru, who looked as if she were going to fly to her home planet if the nature of the moment were to permit it. "O Ginzuishou, my Crystal of the Holy Satellite, Moon and its civilisation of old, the Silver Millennium. Please grant me the power to grant the wish of these two Guardian Princesses who wholly possess the spirit of good will. They wish for a child to be born of the two of them, their very own offspring. Please, grant this wish for me."

The Crystal glowed, and I couldn't help but feel a tiny tingle of pride inside me. It would work, it would work, it would work, it would work. I crossed my fingers in my head and then... 'Wish granted.'

I had never been more happy to see words coming from a holographic mouth than I was today, when I heard the news that the Ginzuishou could help Haruka and Michiru with their wish of a heiress. The hologram of my mother promptly faded and I immediately thought to do the most sacrilegious thing - throw a party. It was not the time for parties in Crystal Tokyo, with the attacks going on and the Three Lights having fans flowing off the nonexistent edges of the earth.

"Usagi?" Haruka snapped me out of my trance. "Thanks for today, you've made me the happiest woman in the world, knowing either Michi or I will be feeling pregnancy symptoms in a month's time. You will never realise how happy you have made me. And, also, I want to apologise for what happened earlier this year, in regards to you and Seiya. I was in a rough patch back there, and I took it out on you. I understand perfectly if you refuse to forgive me, knowing that the faults in my character will not cease existence when it comes to Seiya , but I am glad you have found your special someone."

"Why this nice all of a sudden? What is your problem wirh Seiya anyway? I just want to understand..." I mused. "If you need me, please come back here. I want you two to know that I will always be your princess. No matter how rude you are, Haruka."

"Don't push her, Usagi," Michiru chuckled lightly.

"I wasn't trying to... I..." I just shook my head and sighed. "Gomen'nasai, Haruka and Michiru. I... have to go. It's important." Excuses, excuses.

I left the room before they could even try to explain themselves. I had had enough of people making light of situations. Something inside me burnt with curiosity and I went to go check on Minako and Yaten. They were being very adorable, and I couldn't help but blush. Because of recent matters, Seiya and I were never given the chance to kiss, or even hold hands. It felt strange. I just wanted everybody to be happy in this world, regardless of what was happening.

I went to my quarters again, sighing, because today had been a big strain on me. I could barely breathe after seeing what was happening outside. All the Crystal Tokyo senshi where trying to hold off Ara on the offensive, and all I wanted to do right at that moment was fall into a deep, deep slumber. But, I couldn't, much as I wanted to, because I had to look after my kingdom, otherwise Crystal Tokyo would fall like the Silver Millennium did. The last thing I wanted was for that to happen, and that was definite. It was final. I sighed as I watched the happenings from inside my chambers, feeling the inevitable guilt wash over me. I should be helping them, not sitting there, like I was. I wanted an enjoyable life, so why didn't I grasp the opportunity to fight for it? Why didn't I just dust myself off and go and fight, rather than relying upon the youngest senshi we had? I was an irresponsible princess and a horrible queen, and I knew that for a fact.

I walked out there, but that wouldn't change anything. I needed to fight, and nothing was stopping me. I had Miracle power and I could use it to fight the enemy, rather than letting fuku clad children doing my job for me. I watched for a little while longer, marvelling at how well they held off Ara and her miriad if well conducted Youma. But then, something ignited inside of me. I saw Saturn get flung back by a heavy, high pressure blast that seemed to have come from Ara's fist. I couldn't let them get hurt. I was ready to take full responsibility for what was happening. I balled my left hand into a fist, and then stuck out my right hand.

I had to do this for the greater good.

"Moon Miracle, Make Up!" I shouted, and, hands over my ribcage, I transformed into Miracle Sailor Moon once more.

"Moon Twilight..." I called for my power. "...Eclipse!"

"Juno Vines Lassoo!"

"Vesta Volcanic Quaking!"

"Ceres Ribbons Choking!"

"Pallas Shell Flood!"

"Silence Glaive... Surprise!" A heavily injured Saturn used her weaker attack on the Youma.

"Twilight Honeymoon Therapy Kiss!"

"Mercury... Aqua Solo!"

"Jupiter... Oak Mutation!"

"Mars Flame Grenade!"

"Venus Love And Beauty... Depression!"

"Submarine Violon Overflow!"

"Space Void!"

"Chronos... Turbulent Hurricane!"

Ara coughed out sadly, "I... I don't mean to do this but..." she sighed. "It is what I have to do to appease Ruri, so I must." But she was unable to finished her sentence before Saturn mustered up enough strength to attack with her Miracle power bestowed attack. Before she coughed out dying words, she was sent back to Ruri via teleportation.

"Saturn!" Chibi Moon flocked to her future partner.

"I'm... fine.." she choked.

"Who the hell thought it was a good idea to give Ara the power to hurt my future girlfriend, Saturn, like that? That blast was a driect hit!" Chibi Moon cursed.

"You needn't worry, Chibi Moon," Saturn reassured.

"Yes I do! Saturn, you're hurt! You were effectively impaled by that blast!" She screamed.

"Would it help at all if I gave her a check up once we're in civilian form?" Mercury asked.

"I would appreciate that," Chibi Moon replied.