Tsukino Usagi: "That's not a good reason, papa. When it concerns the Dark Moon that's always needed—they use time to their advantage because they know it's restricted to us!" She huffed. How were they expected to be on an even playing field when there were all of these temporal restrictions? To Usagi it seemed like the problem was those restrictions. She became astonished when she heard her father continue speaking, in disbelief of what he was even saying. In Usagi's perspective he was speaking with a Silver Millennium mindset and not even considering the fact that her senshi had grown in a different era where such restrictions weren't in place. Even the racism towards the Dark Moon had Usagi completely baffled; the same could immediately be redirected to him! Was he not with someone related to Kaos? Weren't Kina and herself related to Kaos too? Using the blood of Rubeus and Kenshi against Minako made Usagi angry; there was no (c)
Tsukino Usagi: reason to question someone's bloodline when everyone deserved a chance. Usagi had also wondered if he was in Minako's position with his family, wouldn't he have done similar? "Papa, haven't you berated Minako enough? You say she isn't suited to be a senshi but that's your opinion and you said that too, I've seen Minako fight and she does her job well! She does this mistake and antagonizing her in a room full of people isn't okay. Luna and Artemis didn't train us with all of those restrictions intact. I think she understands that what she did was wrong. Minako also didn't know that Bruce was Rubeus, you know." Usagi said everything telepathically to Nomen, mostly in her attempt to keep things low key as they were amongst rather important people. They all had their own way of doing things that contradicted with the Imperial Court and laws, they were never taught the laws when they were in training. (c)
Tsukino Usagi: Even Setsuna herself had let them through the Space-Time Door the first time because of Chibiusa. Although Usagi had caught the henshin stick when it was thrown towards her, she had done so begrudgingly. She gripped the henshin stick tightly when she watched her father leave the table and out the door, completely frustrated with him! It was odd feeling knowing that she was talking to her father Kenji as well, someone who she hardly ever got frustrated with. "Minako…" She whispered as she listened to her friend and watched her leave, wanting to go after her. "Rei, I think…we should talk with Minako…all of us. Me, you, Setsuna… Minako shouldn't be basing her decision because of papa. He's looking at this from an old fashioned position." Usagi said, walking over to Rei as she'd then gaze towards Ruby. "I'm not gonna look for Amour, Auntie. My senshi are more important to me than papa's opinion of them—we're family and we (c)
Tsukino Usagi: fight together, we're not complete if we're not all here—Minako included! I didn't want Minako leading on this mission cause of how Pearl was towards her, not because Minako was incapable of being a leader! I've been in a similar situation with Prince Demand… I understand what Minako went through." Meanwhile Serenity remained silent after sitting back down as the discussion ensued, her hands folded on her lap. Although she had strongly disagreed with how things were handled, she also viewed Minako's words about royalty as impertinent. They were amongst important people within the Solar System's empire and the Kage, such comments were uncalled for. But Serenity nonetheless kept her opinion to herself, only granting Minako a faint smile when Nomen left. "When I was a hologram, I always treasured our first encounter with each and every one of you girls. I have seen you girls grow as Sailor Senshi and become accomplished young women, queens and warriors. (c)
Tsukino Usagi: It's quite a shame…that after all of this time that you're throwing all of your own hard work away. I will respect your decision despite how impulsive I consider it." She said calmly, eyes firm as she watched Minako leave. Listening to Setsuna, Serenity remained silent on the remark about pride. "If my brother knew about my return when I haven't even wielded a single ounce of power, my brother surely will learn of this. This is not a time for a divide… We will discuss what to do about your limiters privately later…" Serenity would stand up from her seat again; her hands remained folded in front of her when she stood. She would lower her head in an apologetic gesture towards everyone, gazing towards Ruby especially. "I will talk with Nomen. Ruby, I'm sorry you had to return to this… Perhaps for now, it is wise to adhere to Zanus's suggestion…" She sighed, dismissing herself (c)
Tsukino Usagi: from the table. She would pick up her dress and attempt to run out as she moved around the table, only to fall onto the ground as she hadn't ran in so long especially in heels. She winced at the fall, getting back up and continued on without making a fuss but at a more reasonable pace. She wasn't even embarrassed from it as everyone should have known that this was her first day back and she was still adjusting to things. During the Silver Millennium, the queen had known how to run in heels, but not now—she had to relearn that. When she exited the meeting room, Serenity would chase after Nomen if he had left the area and attempt to catch up with him. "Nomen!" She called, and if she was able to catch him, she would place a gentle palm on his shoulder and begin to speak. "Dear, are you alright? That's twice (c)
Tsukino Usagi: today that I've seen you behave this way…" She said in a concerned tone, her eyes were soft and gentle. "Vance informed me…that you have been under stress. It would have been wiser to hold this meeting at a later time when everyone was able to handle this rationally." Serenity frowned. "I think right now, everyone needs some time off…and I mean everyone. Everyone's been through a lot, the Venusians especially. We're about to enter a war with my brother and with all of this tension, he will take advantage of it. Even Pluto…is concerned." Calaveras meanwhile also remained silent and impassive when she observed Rubeus and Pearl, knowing it was not her place to speak. Pearl's remark about her and her counterpart didn't even strike a nerve. Minako in the medium's eyes acted impulsively and that was not something that she was known for, the only instance she had acted similarly was at the (c)
Tsukino Usagi: death of her sisters and even then she acted tactfully knowing fully what the consequences of her actions were. The prince fought King Endymion? Calaveras inwardly chuckled at the thought, knowing how useless that was. Although the king was powerful he was by no means in Calaveras's eyes a fighter. When permission was finally granted, Calaveras would step forward. "Prince, we will perform a séance at my home…but we must ensure that we are uninterrupted at all costs. It will just be us three… I will summon both Prince Demand and Sapphire's spirits so that you can see their faces, hear their voices from beyond…" Calaveras smirked, her eyes locked on Pearl. Rubeus would have been used to Calaveras only being able to relay messages through possession of her body, but Calaveras had advanced immensely in her powers in order to summon spirits directly for communication. The amount of power Calaveras advanced in was insane when it (c)
Tsukino Usagi: came down to it; she was capable of controlling even the power of the spirits in order to attack with them. It was a matter of whether or not Prince Demand and Sapphire were willing to communicate with Pearl that was the problem along with what they would choose to relay to their brother. It was risky, but also something that was worth the risk. Voima meanwhile chuckled when she heard Iomni, watching the illusion of galaxies he created. "An interesting perspective." It hadn't gone unnoticed by Voima that he was beginning to talk normally quite easily and she was actually impressed at this. "And what do you believe doesn't belong?" (e)
Kenshi Aino: Nomen didn’t bother replying to Usagi’s words. It was quite obvious that the daughter of his was far too naive to see the facts of Minako Aino. While it was true he was married to Serenity , Serenity was positive and never once had done anything wrong. This woman was his queen and one whom had gave the senshi a chance of another life in the Silver Mil. Era which was the direct cause of the senshi being reborn aside from the doom the era had been under. Just as the male was about to walk pass two large doors he would stop when he felt someone grasping on to his shoulder. Turning his head those eyes locked right upon his wife . “ ” Don’t give me that Serenity! I have had it with that girl’s ethics. Because of her actions it caused massive damage with in the time in which Pluto was stuck having to fix. It’s not just Minako , I have read the report upon Bunny and how she didn’t stick to priority matters upon that event. Minako is as much in a wrong as Bunny is. If Bunny has to lose a (c)
Kenshi Aino: senshi in order for her see the cost of her choices then so be it. If Minako Aino wishes to not stick to her duties and allow her emotions to carry her actions then she too will have the same fate as Bunny in dealing with the results of such actions.. The male pulled from Serenity “ Know what . “ He said and pointed toward Serenity “ Come to think of it Serenity , It’s about time I make sure things are done correctly. “ He called out and would mutter out. Raising two fingers , two of his fingers began glowing with moon energy. The energy however was giving off a certain pattern. A sudden chill Serenity would be able to feel filling the hall way. It was almost ninja like how four males could be seen moving behind the two of them. Each of the males had been bowed with their heads lowered. Special OP Imperial Knights. “ He called out “ Your mission is quite simple to go to the ice caverns on Mercury. Awaken the Mercury Knights .. “ Even the four Special OP Imperial Knights would (c)
Kenshi Aino: look to one another , Knights who were bound to obey with no question. They got orders they took them. If “ which was a big if “ there was to be questions the general and general alone would do such. Silence was all that was heard from the four males. Finally the General slowly stood. A seemingly young male with long red hair and green eyes wearing royal guard clothing despite being a Special OP , meaning the male was under cover as a normal Moon Guard. “ Sir.. The Mercury Vega Knights... They are forbidden Knights deemed by your sister herself. “ Nomen simply looked to the Special Op who again bowed lowering his head “ Your order is Law... This task shall be complete with in the half hour. “ Nomen would nod “ Good , After such Your team and the Mercury Knights along with myself will capture and seal every Dark Moon Member which excluders Kaos.. “ With that Nomen pushed open the two doors wand walked inside. The very large room. The Special Op general slowly raised and looked to (c)
Kenshi Aino: Queen Serenity. Not even the Special OP’s trifled with the Mercury Knights Omi and Alex Mizuno. The two males never obeyed orders unless orders were given directly from either their mother or Nomen. “ Stress... I got your stress. “ He said in a mad fit knocking over a dresser. “ I got your stress right HERE “ He yelled out and slammed down a mirror “ Here.. Is.. Your.. Stress ! “ Each time Nomen spoke he knocked something over a vase , a few books , broke a window , kicked a bed over. That special OP General would sigh some looking to his men “ We have our orders. “ He called out “ What of Aino Kenshi , He is the son of Rubeus , is he to a Dark Moon member ? “ The general fell silent he didn’t want to say yes. His commander however would look to his General then to the rest of the Knights “ He is of Dark Moon Blood. Though he is a highly decorated Imperial Knight he is Dark Moon... our orders stand “ The red haired General ran his hand over his face. “ Move out.. Our orders are (c)
Kenshi Aino: first to get the Mercury Knights one thing at a time. “ Meanwhile Imoni would look to Voima and smile “ What I sense is taking place upon .... a quaint little planet by one who tampers with something she has but a flee of understanding of compared to I . She threatens the Balance... “ A red flicker could be seen from the male’s eyes. Even though Iomni was galaxies away from earth the male could sense what Calaveras was doing. With that flicker of the male’s eyes Inomi’s very power could be sensed as if it went through out the Milky Way if only for a moment , with in that moment a fraction of two seconds in total a black void could be seen surrounding Calaveras. Black dark hands shout right out to grasp all over her body , Something in which a barrier wouldn’t hold no effect upon due to the very mystical aura those dark hands had. It wasn’t dark energy despite the color of the hands but magic. The hands were known as the Hands of Kalies - translation the hands of God “ These hands (c)
Kenshi Aino: even if they missed their mark they were not just aiming for her , they aimed for Pearl , they aimed for all the Youma with in the building more hands at the same time could be seen appearing now not just around Calaveras but even outside of the building grasping on to the building through a dark void , Dark voids which would appear in their respected places upon their intended targets . “ Nima’s eyes went wide upon seeing the hands and she had not expected such “ AH “ she would in the same timing as the youma be swallowed whole. Pearl just as he had been about to reply to both Rubeus and Calaveras glared out “ What trickery is this ! “ He yelled out feeling one of the many hands grasping his own body Pearl would too be swallowed in a void. Rubeus went to reach out to Pearl but he too would be a victim to the dark void of many many hands of Kalies - Hands of God. If those who were swallowed up would be dropped right in front of Voima and Imoni.. “ I want to see another super nova (c)
Kenshi Aino: This time they will be my match to spark my tiny flame and once again bring balance. Surprise Rubeus never had a chance to even reply to Minako it was as if what connection Minako tried to get with Rubeus was there but then had cut off like a phone going off the hook. Graceson having remained in the hall noticed Minako walking out . She had overheard every bit of what had happened upon the meeting room even from where she was. Walking toward Minako the now relieved Imperial Knight Admiral would move quickly for a pregnant woman then again she was the one who fought Kaos to a near stale mate. The female would with merely one hand move to grip Minako by her very hair to aim to tug her to her if she had gripped her trying to grasp her before she teleported. If Graceson had failed she simply would teleport with her to grasp her right out that teleport a rare feat. " Get your ass over here ! " She snapped out . It was the sudden burst of magical energy from Inomi which swept over (c)
Kenshi Aino: the Milky way which caused her head to shift in the very direction" the hell was that ? " She thought . It was like a dozen Wise Man's and to think that was just a flicker of Inomi's power nothing impressive by his standards that was. Such a feeling even stopped Nomen in his tracks, Even where Mitsukai had been with Chibi-usa would cause the dark haired male to quickly turn to the window again " Hell was that? " He whispered . (e)
Minako Aino: Minako stopped in mid-teleport as she heard her aunt. A small wince was given when her hair was gripped, as her head tilted back some. Her mouth moved to open to say something, as she felt energy as well. Her eyes went wide, as that lower lip was softly bitten. "Auntie...listen, i may have done a rash thing by going with Pearl...but I do not regret my decsion. I wanted to protect my friends and family...tell me is that so bad?!" Looking to her Aunt now with her bright blue eyes. "Plus, i am not you or mother. I didn't grow up in the old days, you and mother are the only ones who know my intentions when i do something...it wasn't to assist the knights. Nor did Nomen have to bring up Bruce and Kenshi...your grandson." That made Minako's blood boil a bit, as her husband and son had nothing to do with it. "They may be of Dark Moon...but can you hontestly say Kenshi or my husband for that matter threatened any of us?" Even though she wasn't a senshi anymore. She still had her other form to defend -c-
Minako Aino: herself enough. "I just wish...everyone would stop comparing me to you and mother. Mother is a great Senshi, you a great Imperial commander. But i am not you two..." Though she did wonder why Rubeus didn't answer her, it worried her a bit. Rei looked to Usagi and nodded her head. "We should...i will not stand for this. We've done fine on our own, we don't need any help." Rei was in a bad mood, worse than usual. Everything was falling apart at a far too fast pace for her. Setsuna would give a nod of her head to Serenity, about discussing her limiters later. While her Garnet eyes switched to Usagi and Rei. "Even if we talk to her...i don't think she will change her mind Usagi...plus i fear things are going to get a lot more worse from here on out. -e-
Tsukino Usagi: Serenity remained calm as she listened to Nomen speak, concern still on her features. His actions worried her and she disliked every minute of this conversation. "Nomen, listen to yourself…" She frowned. "Two wrongs don't make a right. While yes, the girls need to be reprimanded…the way you're addressing this issue is wrong." She said gently, the chill she felt made her shiver, grabbing onto her arms in order to maintain warmth. Serenity was not used to temperature changes and the dress she wore was inappropriate for a sudden decrease in temperature. She would only grant the knights a gentle nod in acknowledgement, following Nomen closely behind as she'd soon close the door from behind. "Nomen!" She yelled, and if she was able, she would move to his side, trying to pull him to her if she was even able to catch him at a time when he wasn't throwing something, her own—probably feeble—attempt at trying (c)
Tsukino Usagi: to calm him down. "Please..." Meanwhile Calaveras would emit a scream when she felt the black void circle around her. "What's going on!" She exclaimed, it was this sort of thing that was the reason behind her request for privacy. Even she was swallowed by it, caught off-guard and having no time to react. When they appeared before Voima and Imoni, she tensed, turning towards Rubeus with concern. Meanwhile Voima had remained floating midair with her legs crossed, a smirk as she listened to Imoni. "What's that old saying….look what the cat dragged in?" Meanwhile, Usagi shook her head. "Rei, this is beyond us…if even papa's having a difficult time dealing with what we're facing, I think we need all the help we can get. But the thing is, is that we don't know how to cooperate with each other because we're held to different standards…there's no equality amongst us." She sighed. "She's my best friend, I know Minako (c)
Tsukino Usagi: won't change her mind at first…but we're a team. We don't quit on each other, right?" (e)