Author: GKnight 4 Title: Sailor Moon: In Search of a Star" "ForthComings" Rating: PG Fans: We apologize for taking so long. Please stay with us? please! We'll be good! Sailor Moon: In Search of A Star Title: Forthcomings (The Scouts, Knights, and Tuxedo Mask stood in the park around Luna and Artemis, who were telling them of Geldon Island, the MournStar and the Seven Signs of Sol.) Luna: .....and that is why we must find all Seven Signs of Sol in order to activate Geldon Island and find the MournStar. Artemis: The Negaverse has one sign so far; count on them to know the location of the next six. Luna and myself have discovered that the tablet at the dig was also a sign....but we have no way of keeping it, so we will just have to leave it as is. Sailor Mercury (pulling out her mini-computer and showing them the picture of Myre's breastplate): We acquired this from Myre after a fight...the symbols and script on the breastplate bear an odd resemblance to those on the tablet. Luna (looking at the picture): Hmmm....yes, I think I do recognize those symbols...ah, yes! You see that carving of a floating island with the star on top of it? (The others crowd around the mini-computer trying to see what Luna is talking about.) Blue Knight: Yes, that must be Geldon Island and that star is the MournStar. Luna: Correct. All the Signs of Sol have that carving on them, so that is how we are able to determine if an object is a sign. Tuxedo Mask: But Geldon Island could be anywhere, not to mention that finding seven certain objects on a planet this large is almost impossible. Artemis: Well, since after the fall of the Moon Kingdom, you were all transported here...to Japan, not seperated all over the Earth. I have a feeling that Geldon Island and the signs are all located here as well. Sailor Venus: That would seem like a sensible decision, keeping the remnants of the Moon Kingdom together. Green Knight: Even if we aren't able to find the remaining signs, the Negaverse has to come to us to get two, and if they are able to find the rest we have a chance of getting the other signs from them through whatever means necessary. Sailor Jupiter (making a fist): Even if it means taking on an entire army of those crazy clones..... Red Knight: Well, all we can do now is wait. Sailor Mars: For the Negaverse to make their next move. White Knight: This time, we'll be waiting for them. Sailor Moon: I dunno about you guys, but I think we should all get some sleep if we're gonna have to fight off that guy again. (thinking worriedly) All this talk is taking away precious hours of my beauty sleep! Luna: She's right, you all need to get some sleep, so go home and rest. Green Knight: That is some advice I will gladly heed. Good night, everyone. (The Knights forms waver and they disappear. Tuxedo Mask has also gone.) Sailor Mercury: They're a mysterious bunch, now aren't they? Sailor Venus: I dunno, I'm getting used to them. Sailor Jupiter (staring at the spot where the knights were with a gleam in her eye): Yeah.... Sailor Moon: Oh, brother! Well, I've got an appointment with sleep and I'm already several hours late so I'll see you guys later! Luna (exasperated): Some things never change.... (In the center of castle Heryko, Jerlp sits on his throne and Kinet stands beside him.) Jerlp: Ah, I see Myre has retrieved a piece of the puzzle. A rather efficient job he did as well. Kinet: We now have one sign and Libra is currently tracking the location of the other six. Jerlp: Yes, but we already know of the breastplate and the tablet so we are only tracking three. Kinet: Has Ginea begun the working on the... Jerlp (cutting in): Yes. Thank you for bringing that back to my attention, I have matters on that subject to discuss with him. (A quick flash of dark energy and the Emperor was gone. Kinet stood there alone.) Kinet (thinking): Even if we fail to collect the MournStar, the powers brought to us by the... (A voice comes in through an intercom system.) Voice: Dark Leader Kinet? Kinet: Yes? Voice: The Emperor would like to see you in the laboratory...now. (Kinet vanishes into the shadows. At the English Embassy in Japan, Cain Lindon walked out the front gates. With both of his hands holding on to the straps of his book bag, and his long white hair tied back in a ponytail swaying in the wind, he walked in the direction of Crossroads. At Crossroads, Lita was talking to Serena at their desks.) Serena (looking at Lita): So when are you gonna ask him out!? You're not doing yourself any good suffering like this. Lita: I guess I'm just afraid he'll say no... Serena: What!? Lita Kino...you...afraid!? (slyly) You know, I could always ask him for you..... Lita: NO WAY! The day I trust you to ask a guy out for me is the day I completely lose my sanity! Serena: Hey, I was just suggesting. What do you see in him anyway? Lita (giggling): His smile...looks like my old boyfriend...he's charming...fun to be with...hilarious... Serena: Alright already, I don't need a report. Lita: He's just soooo great! (Lita looks over at Jerry and he happened to also be looking at her. They both quickly turn back to their friends.) Serena (holding her face in her hands): We have a lot of work to do, Lita Kino. (Several rooms down the hall, Cain was being introduced by the teacher.) Teacher: Listen up class, this is Cain Lindon. His father is the English Embassador and they live at the Embassy. Why don't you take a seat and we'll start? Cain (a troubled meloncholy voice): Yes, sir. Teacher: Remember...just call me by my last name, Suzahara. Cain: Yes, Mr. Suzahara. (Cain then took his seat which was two desks to the left of Alan's desk.) Alan (thinking): Seems a little socially lost, I'll have to introduce him to the guys... (In a lively room, apparently a bar, at Castle Heryko, Kinet sat at a table with some other soldiers, drinking from glasses and talking of different topics; mainly of the Negaverse's plans to reach the MournStar.) Kinet (thinking into his cup): Look at these men...like lambs. They'll do anything they're told and must be sacrificed to achieve a greater need. (A door was heard slamming shut over the dull roar of the bar and the jingle of metal and creak of leather was heard as the room fell silent at the approach of General Dexon Myre. Myre approached the table Kinet is sitting at and looks down at the other men at the table. They quickly scatter and Myre sits down. The men around the room continue to talk.) Myre: There is something you need to tell me? Kinet: The Emperor and myself are worried about your loyalty to this mission. You seem to be more concerned with these Knights and Scouts more so than collecting the Seven Signs of Sol to achieve the MournStar.. Myre: I was assigned to this mission with a task. I will do everything in my power to complete that task and I will destroy any obstacles in my way and I will not allow those obstacles to hinder or slow my progress. Do not worry about your precious Signs and swords. If I say I will get them, then I will get them. Kinet: Very well, Dexon. Just remember that none of us control time because that is one thing we don't have. We have other things that can make this whole operation look like a simple unimportant task and I will not tolerate any fluxes in the schedule. Either you get those Signs and the sword, or you will be replaced with someone who deserves your position. (stands) Understood? (At the throne room, Jerlp sits in his throne. He looks into his amulet and remembers the past when Beryl gave it to him.) Queen Beryl: I doubt if this plan will ever go into effect, Governor Jerlp and Grand Captain Kinet, but if I am defeated in by the Princess of the Moon and the other princesses, I want you to restore my throne. Both of you, take Professor Ginea, the Intelligence agency, and 75% of the Negaverse Army with you. And also take this amulet. It is a magical amulet that will lead you to victory at all times. I'm putting you in charge of it Jerlp! Jerlp: I will do my best, my Queen. Kinet: As will I. Queen Beryl: Good, now go back to my castle and continue to rule. Jerlp and Kinet: We will. (Then Jerlp, Kinet, and the creatures in front of the throne disappeared. Back on Earth...) Jerry: Cherry Hill? Alan: This is where Raye lives; charms are sold here also. Jerry: Maybe I should get one to ask Lita out... Alan (joking): Probably, since it seems you can't muster up the courage to do it anyway. Jerry (sarcastically): Thanks for the support. (The two boys walk up the steps. Inside the girls are gathered for a Sailor Scout meeting.) Raye: Luna, if we find the MournStar, then who is to possess such a weapon? Luna: That will have to be decided in time. Serena (thinking): Which one of us would want to lug around a sword everywhere? Well, maybe Lita...if she got really mad. Artemis: We have to get it first. Somebody from the Negaverse could still get the sword...like General Myre. Amy: That would not be a pleasant scenario. (CRASH! Outside, Jerry was sprawled out on the ground with a giant bruise on his head.) Grandpa (wielding his wishing stick like a weapon): You two hooligans better not try to steal any more of these charms or you'll rue the day you messed with... (The girls run outside and see the predicament.) Raye: Grandpa! What are you doing to my friends? Grandpa: Friends? These two were trying to steal charms. Girls: What? Why? Alan: No, you got it all wrong gramps... (Grandpa smacks Alan in the face with the stick.) Grandpa: That's 'sir' to you! Alan (clutching his face): Sorry gra...I mean sir! We were just looking at the charms I swear! Jerry: Yeah, just looking...that's all! Woah! Keep that stick away from me! Grandpa (to the girls): They're really your friends? Raye: Yes, grandpa, and they are telling the truth. Grandpa: Oh, sorry gentlemen, here, let me help you up. Jerry (shaking his head and getting up): Thanks, I'll be fine. Oh, hey Lita! (Lita blushes as she walks towards Jerry.) Lita: Are you okay? Jerry: I'm fine. I just came here for a good luck charm and I get whack on the head. Raye: I'll remind Grandpa not to swing that staff so hard. Alan: So where can we get the charms at? (Raye pulls some from her robes.) Raye: Take these. No charge (The boys take the charms.) Lita: What are they for? Jerry (blushing): Nothing...I just heard about good luck charms. Well...being a kinda superstitious kind of guy, I had to get one. Lita: Are you guys heading home now? Alan: Yes. Lita: Do you want to come over? For dinner again? Alan: Well...I'll have to pass...but I think Jerry can. (winks at Lita) Jerry: Oh, yeah. I got all my homework done in study hall. Lita: Alright, lets go. (Lita, Jerry and Alan walk back to their apartment building.) Mina: I bet Jerry will be too shy to ask her out for a real date. Serena: If they both like each other, why don't they just ask each other out? Amy: Probably because they're afraid that something that good isn't possible for them, or they just don't know that the other likes them. (A while later, Alan is playing a game at the arcade, when Ida walks in.) Ida: Mind if I join in? Alan: Not at all. Ida (putting tokens into the machine): So, you new here? Alan: Yeah, I've been a foreign exchange student here for about a week. Ida: I'm a regular at places like this....name's Ida Mishima. Alan (stops for a bit and shakes his hand): Alan Schreber. Ida (fighting Alan on the game): Hmm...you're good at fighting games. Alan: Thanks, must've been the charm I got from Cherry Hill. Ida: From Cherry Hill? Alan: Yeah, I have a friend there by the name of... Ida: Raye Hino? Alan: Right....how'd you know? Ida: We're acquaintances. Alan (looking at his watch): Well, I gotta go. Nice match, Ida. Ida (waving goodbye): Nice match. (At her apartment, Lita and Jerry were talking over a dinner of fried rice and pork.) Lita: How did you ever decide to come to Japan as an exchange student when you've lived in America all your life? Jerry: Well, I guess I just needed a change of pace.....although I have always loved the anime and video games that are made here. Lita: What about Alan? Jerry: He's my best friend, so I asked him if he wanted to come and he quickly said yes. Lita (standing up): I'd better start cleaning up. Jerry (piling up dishes on one arm): Here, let me help you. (Lita and Jerry walk to the sink and set down the dishes.) Lita: I can handle things from here, Jerry. Thanks for coming over. Jerry: I'm the one who should be thanking you, Lita......I had a nice time. Lita: Yeah...me too. Jerry: Well...I should be going... Lita: Alright......I'll see you tomorrow. (The closing door signals Jerry's departure. Lita continues to stare at the door with a sad expression on her face.) Lita: Lita Kino, what is the matter with you.... (Downstairs, Jerry and Alan are talking in their now clean apartment; Lita had apparently taken the time to show the two how to clean as well.) Alan: So how'd it go? Jerry (staring off): We ate and talked....again. I don't know why I can't ask her out. Alan: Don't worry about it. (mischieviously rubs hands together) I'm sure something will come up that will bring you two together. Jerry (suspicious with a sweatdrop): Wait a second....you're not gonna....no! Absolutely not! Just get rid of whatever evil scheme your twisted mind is concocting! Alan (grinning): Heheheheh.....You can thank me later. (Back at the Negaverse, Libra was talking to Jerlp and Kinet in her office.) Libra: Sir, we have found next piece (hands them both a file). This one seems to have the ability to move into different objects, but it has finally settled and hasn't moved in the past few days. We're guessing it has decided to stay on an ancient shield held in the Tokyo museum. Jerlp: I will have Myre collect it immediately. Kinet, go find Myre and inform him of the mission. He is to take a small regiment of soldiers and I want you to accompany him; I will not accept any more failures. Kinet: Yes, sir. We will leave immediately. (Kinet vanishes. At Cherry Hill Temple, Raye was kneeling in front of the sacred flame, trying to see if the Negaverse was up to no good.) Raye: Oh great flame, I sense evil...tell me where this presence lurks. (A pause....Raye suddenly looks up.) Raye: At the museum? I'd better call the others! (At the museum, Myre was interrogating a museum employee on the whereabout of the shield.) Myre (gripping the man by the shirt and pinning him against the wall while doing his best to sound nonchalant): Excuse me, sir, but I would greatly appreciate it if you would give me the location of an exhibit or exhibits that would contain a very old shield with inscriptions on it....an island....with a star above it....I'm sure you know what I'm talking about....(grips man's shirt tighter) Right? Man:...gulp...Yes, sir. I'll will take you to it right away. Myre: Why, thank you, my good man. (Myre lets the man fall, and he and Myre walk away into a different section.) Kinet: Troops secure the building. Drain anyone who opposes you. Troops (saluting): Yes, sir. Sailor Moon: Hold it right there, Nega-trash! (Kinet looks around and sees the Sailor Scouts and the two cats blocking the exit.) Kinet (grinning): Ah! The Sailor Scouts. (bows) Thank you for gracing us with your presence. Sailor Jupiter: Cut the formalities slime bag. Kinet: It will be my honor to finally dispose of you annoyances once and for all. Sailor Mars: Don't bet on it, bub. MARS LAVA BURST! (Lava erupts from the ground, but Kinet casually jumps up onto a ceiling beam.) Kinet: Ah, that was a little pre-emptive, I must say. You hardly gave me fair warning. (draws sword) DARK ENERGY, CONFLAGRATION OF DOOM! (Kinet swings his sword and roaring flames of pitch black energy fly towards the Scouts.) Sailor Mercury: MERCURY ICE FLOW! (Sailor Mercury shoots out a flow of freezing ice that flies to counter-act the flaming energy, but the attack melts like an ice cream cone in the middle of August.) Luna (leaping out of the way with Artemis): Look out, Sailor Scouts!!! (The Scouts jump out of the doorway just in time, as the dark energy splashes onto the space where they just stood.) Kinet: Troops! Get them! (The Nega-troops rush at the Scouts, firing their laser guns.) Sailor Jupiter: JUPITER THUNDER STORM!!!! (Bolts of glowing thunder arc in all directions and fry some of the troops, but they keep on coming.) Kinet: HAH! It seems that your Knight friends will not be able to help you with this one, they seem to be having hard enough time with General Myre as it is. Sailor Moon (jumping out of the way of lasers): We've handled Nega-trash worse than you before! MOON STAR POWER!!! (Sailor Moon aims her wand at Kinet and an enourmous white beam shoots out. Kinet lunges from the ceiling beam and rolls onto the floor. The beam above him explodes and debris showers everywhere. A large chunk falls onto his back, pinning him to the floor.) Kinet (screaming out in agony): Aaaahh! Sailor Venus: VENUS LOVE CHAIN ENCIRCLE!!! Sailor Mars: MARS FIRE IGNITE!! (Sailor Venus shoots out her chain and it connects with Sailor Mars' fire; the chain flies around the room spearing any Nega-troops in it's way.) Artemis: Nice job, Scouts. Sailor Mercury: That takes care of them. Kinet (eyes burning with hatred): We're not finished yet Scouts....this is far from over! DARK ENRGY COME TO ME!!!!!! (Dark energy permeates the room and the debris is lifted from Kinet's back as he rises.) Kinet (eyes now glowing red): POWER OF DEATH...STRIKE! METEO DIVE!!!!!! (Kinet leaps high into the air where he remains suspended by his power. The dark energy gathers around him and turns a deep red color. Suddenly, Kinet plummets toward the Scouts at an incredible speed. Out of thin air, the Knights appear in front of the Scouts and push them out of the way. Kinet explodes into the Knights and their bodies go flying across the room.) Kinet (standing over the Knights like a giant about to smash an ant): Hehehehehe....you will pay for your foolish compasion with your lives!!! (Kinet lifts his hands above his head and dark lightning gathers in between them when suddenly, a rose shoots from the air and slices Kinet across the face. The lightning stops.) Kinet: Ah, Tuxedo Mask! You wish to die as well? Tuxedo Mask (holding up his cane): Let us settle this like warriors. Kinet (drawing sword): Very well then, boy....en guarde! (Tuxedo Mask and Kinet charge at each other and begin to fight. The Scouts run over to the Knights and try to wake their unconscious forms.) Myre: They're not getting up anymore. (Myre stands in the doorway with and enormous iron shield looped in one arm and his sword in the other.) Myre (charging at the scouts): Aaarrrr!!! DIE!!!! (The Scouts leap out of the charging man's way just as he takes a mighty swing at them.) Sailor Mercury: MERCURY ICE FREEZE! (Band of ice latch around Myre's shins and hold him to the floor.) Sailor Venus: VENUS LOVE CHAIN! (Chains swirl around Myre until he is wrapped up to his chest.) Myre (laughing maniacally in his pinned condition): Hahahahahahah! Poor fools! Your tricks will not work on me! (Myre flexes his body and flings his arms against his bonds and they shatter like clay.) Myre: Now I will.... Jelp (hovering in air above the battle): Kinet! Myre! We have what we came for...we have no time for this folly. Return immediately! (The Emperor disappears into a black hole.) Kinet (to Tuxedo Mask): I will deal with you later...do not forget that. (Kinet vanishes into a portal.) Myre: The end is near for you Scouts and your precious Knights....I have put the mark of death upon you. (Blinding light explodes in the room and the Scouts throw their arms over their eyes to shield the blast. When the light clears Myre is gone...along with the Sign.) Sailor Jupiter (running over the the Knights): Luna! Come see if you can do anything for them! (Luna and the other Scouts run over to help the Knights.) Artemis: That shield was another Sign. Only three left. (Back at the Negaverse, Jerlp and Myre stand in front of Kinet, who sits on the throne.) Jerlp (inspecting the shield): I am proud of you, Myre, you did a very efficient job of recovering this shield. Myre: Thank you. (Back at the museum, the Scouts and Tuxedo Mask had pulled the Knights together and were trying to wake them.) Sailor Moon: Now what? Sailor Mars: We'd better take them to the Temple. They'll be safe there and they can rest. Sailor Mercury: Good idea, it's only a couple blocks away. We can change back, but we'll still have to take the alleys, so no one sees us. Artemis: Wait! Look, they're changing to their real forms! (The group gasps.)