Hauntings Lady of the Black Rose Ladynorose@hotmail.com ~*~*~*~*~*~ Part 8 Heyyas!! I'm back! yeah, yeah. Shuddup with the booing already! Sailor Moon isn't mine. Lala. ~*~*~*~*~*~ "That's not true." Daphne agrued as she and Makoto walked to Iris's house. "Uh-huh. You know, there's a river in Egpyt. It's called 'De Nile'." Makoto rolled her eyes. "There's nothing wrong with it, you know." "I don't like her, at least not *that* way." Daphne insisted. "Sure. I bet." "I DON'T!!" "Uh-huh." "I DO NOT, SUBJECT SOLVED AND DROPPED!" Daphne yelled. "Whatever~~" "I DON'T!!" "I was *agreeing* with you, girl." "Don't mess with me, kay? I am not happy. Iris isn't telling me something about her wound, and it's driving me batty!! Stubborn girl." "How do you know?" Makoto asked, geniunely interested. "I-- just do, I suppose." ~*~*~*~*~*~ It's three weeks later, and there's been a youma attack everyday, sometimes more. Odel was now known to the senshi. Sailor Thunder, who's name is Michelle, has been uncovered, but Sailor Ice has not. Be it strange, but after they had found Thunder, the Celestial Senshi became more of a group than before. Mystic has been visiting Iris often, every few days or so. Mystic has taught Iris how to use her powers to heal, so Iris can heal herself, and sometimes Daphne. The method is subtle, so Daphne doesn't realize what is going on. Also, Iris is slowing regaining her memories of the Silver Millenium, thanx to Mystic. Vulcan is getting worried about the last senshi. He, Luna, and Artemis have been scouring the city at night in search of her. No avail. The cats also gave the senshi power-ups. Daphne still claims she has no romantic feelings for Iris, but is testy when the subject comes up. None of the other senshi except Minako suspect it though. The senshi are gathered at Iris's for a senshi meeting. Now, I think we're caught up enough, so here we are. ~*~*~*~*~*~ "So, Odel has escaped each time. And he actually reflected your attack, Michelle?" Vulcan asked, his face serious. "Yup. He held up his hand and a grey shield thing appeared, and my own attack nearly hit me! That sardonistic basta--" "Okay! Um, er, Becca and I haven't been able to catch any readings on him, BUT we have readings on the youma. Appartantly, they all have similar weaknesses-- all in the stomach or head. The rest of their bodies seem to be made of stone." Ami said, looking at the tiny blue screen of the Mercury Computer. "Then we'll just have to be Paper." Rebecca smirked. Usagi looked at her. "Do what?" "It's a game. Siccors beat Paper, Rock beats Siccors, but Paper beats Rock. Get it?" Daphne explained. "So there's no all the time winner." Rei said thoughtfully. "Why not?" "Well, it'd be too easy that way, wouldn't it? You would always pick the unbeatible one. That's why there's always one better. It's game of chance." Iris said. She had become quiet lately, and seldom spoke up. "Like life. You have to guess at what the opponet is thinking. If you guess right-- you win. If you underestimate them-- BOOM! You lose." She spoke like the words had deeper meaning. "Back on the topic, please." Luna gave them a stern look. "This is getting silly, senshi. Odel has gotten the best of you everytime. And last time, we almost lost Thunder because of her temper--" A pointed look at Michelle. "And besides, not all of us heal as miraclously as you do, Iris." Artemis said, raising an eyebrow. Aqua had been wounded many times but the day after, no sign of the wound was visible. It was the same with Pyro, but Daphne didn't know how this happened. Iris did, though. "Are you suggesting I'm hiding something?!" Iris demanded. The white cat shook his head quickly. "No, of course not. We trust you, Iris. You're a senshi." Luna said, before Artemis could put any more foot into his mouth. Iris frowned and leaned back into her armchair, like the comment displeased her. Luna shrugged it off. "Geez. Senshi, we've got another youma attack. First one today." Rei said. "And I thought they were gonna give us a day off." Makoto grumbled. "Okay. Minna, henshin YO!" Artemis shouted. They all raised their henshin sticks. "MOON CRYSTAL POWER MAKE UP!" "MERCURY STAR POWER MAKE UP!" "MARS STAR POWER MAKE UP!" "JUPITER STAR POWER MAKE UP!" "VENUS STAR POWER MAKE UP!" . "AQUA STAR POWER MAKE UP!" "PYRO STAR POWER MAKE UP!" "MELODY STAR POWER MAKE UP!" "THUNDER STAR POWER MAKE UP!" ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ "Mystic, it is time." A dark figure stood in the mists. Mystic, still in her dark robes, nodded. "I know. I have felt it too. But, are the others ready? As far as I know, Pyro and Jupiter are the only ones who realize the truth. Iris-- I mean Aqua, already knew-- she has always known. Those dreams you gave her-- and the visions-- helped extremely. I only had to use a little magic to make them come forward-- but the princess-- are you sure?" She sounded nervous. "I don't wish to revive ALL their memories. Just those that are vital. Sailor Moon must have her knowledge of the Crystal awakened, and that she must create the New Kingdom. Reassure her-- please, that her parents will be notified of her- er, disappearance. Also, The senshi must know the full extent of their powers. Aqua and Pyro must know the full truth, but leave the others ignorant, please. The Princess and her court should not be burdened." Light reflected off the figures eyes, and they blazed a shinning garnet. "It is the Outer Senshi's and the Celestial Senshi's job to know of the damage. The Outer senshi are awakened. Saturn has been found but remain dormant in the body of a twelve year old girl. But Uranus and Neptune await orders." "I trust you, Sailor Pluto." "So do your job, Mystic." "Would you stop that?! I hate the way you say my name--" "Shuddup and get to work. Princess Memory is not patient, and is ready to atack. They'll need you help to fend her off." "Stubborn woman." ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Part 8 is over. Yea.