Remember Me

Part 2

Scene: Miles sitting on the rock beside a pond by himself. Casually tossing pebbles.
Setting: Ami’s country condo. Mrs. Mizuno is inside working. Ami and Rei are talking on the porch.
Miles: Mumbling to himself It's got to be her. It can't be anyone else.I knew that when I first saw her but why can't I kill her??I've been trained to do that all my life, I've done that on simulation thousands of times.Now that I come face to face with her, I can't bring myself to hurt her.This is crazy.Two days ago I was swearing my loyalty to Queen Beryl, now I'm lying to her.Saying that I my first suspect wasn't the right person,I haven't found her. tosses another pebble What's wrong with me?

Rei: He's not bad.Bit of a communication lapse between you two, but otherwise, you two seem to understand each other, personality wise, quite well.?I don't know, he is nicer than I expected.

Ami: Smiles What did you expect??A monster?

Rei: Remember the reading

Ami: shudders I don't think I can forget. You know, it's strange, when I am with him, I get deja-vu feeling, like I know him from somewhere. But I still feel that something is wrong, not that there's something wrong with him, but at least he's not exactly who he is supposed to be.

Rei: I've been having strange dreams lately. Usagi, Minako, Makoto all being drained of energy. I don't have the proper things to do a reading, but I think its a premonition.

Ami: God, I hope not. sighs I wonder how Makoto is coping?...

Rei: Should we...

Mrs. Mizuno: walks out Ami??Shouldn't you spend more time with Miles??He is looking so dejected all by himself. Why don't you bring him to to see the view from the mountains?

Miles: This is crazy. I'm even thinking of telling her... warning her...

Ami: Miles?

Miles: Turns around Oh, Ami, take a seat.

Ami: What were you talking about just then?

Miles: Me??Nothing. It's really nice here. So quiet, away from everything.

Ami: Looks downwards, puts her feet in the water as she swirls them in small circles I love sitting here. Enjoying the nature. Why must there be so much... war... when life can be like this?? So peaceful.

Miles: Uhuh. She looks so familiar. Like I've seen her doing that before, but how?? The only time that I've seen her was in the SailorMercury suit... Wait a minute, if Queen Beryl calls me Mercury, if she is SailorMercury, that would mean that we had some kind of link. Closes eyes, and frowns The dream. This dream that's been haunting me ever since I came... A little girl standing in from of me... I gave her something a sword of some sort... she said something, and then there was some mist. What happened next??What happened? God, I can't remember... Think Mercury, think!

Ami: You alright??I was thinking of taking you to see the mountain view, coming? Miles nods lI'll just go and call Rei.

Miles: Uh.. Ami, you'll probably think I'm nuts, but can you do that again?

Ami: What??Do what again?

Miles: Swirling the water. I have this deja-vu feeling, like I've know you all my life. I'm not crazy, it's just...

Ami: I know what you mean. I was just telling Rei that.

Setting: Makoto is walking along the streets... limping shopping for groceries even though her ankle hurts. She is in pain so she doesn't realize that she has dropped her Makeup brooch and handkerchief with her name sewn on the corner.
Scene: The busy market streets of Tokyo. So this is back in the town.
Julia: Picks up brooch and handkerchief Interesting. Reminds me of the brooch on the Senshis' uniforms. turns over the brooch 'Jupiter'. That's handy. Umm, excuse me. Miss Kino, you dropped something.

Makoto: Turns around, and finds someone returning her hanky Thanks. Are you one of those exchange students from...?

Julia: We're actually called visitors. I'm from America. We stay in hostels because no one is taking us in, so it is a bit hard on us. By the way, my name is Julia, Makoto is a nice name.

Makoto: It was nice meeting you. Thanks. Turns around and limps off

Julia: Miss Kino, wait! Do you want me to help you with your shopping?? You're hurt, your ankle is all swollen, it must hurt so much.

Makoto: blushes It's ok. It's not that... ouch!

Julia: Let me take this for you.

Setting: Makoto and Julia are sitting together drinking some rose tea
Scene: Makoto's home
Julia: So you live here all by yourself??Doesn't it get terribly lonely in here?

Makoto: Umm... It gets a bit quiet sometimes, but you get used to it. My friends come in and visit me quite a lot, so sometimes, it is like an escape for me.

Julia:You're amazing.I can't believe that you can do so much, without anyone to support you.Touches the brooch lightly in her bag, and looks around

Makoto:It's really nothing.Why don't you join me for dinner if you have time??Just for a change, so that I don't have to eat by myself.

Julia:Are you sure??I wouldn't want to disturb you.

Makoto:I'll enjoy the company, unless you have something else to do.

Julia:Oh no.I'd love to come.Do you mind if I come back a bit later??I have to mark-out for dinner from the hostel, otherwise I'll get into trouble.I'll see you in about half an hour?

Makoto:Sure! Err... Julia, you wouldn't have possibly picked up something else that I had dropped?

Julia:No, what did you lose?

Makoto:Just an old brooch...

Julia:I'm sorry to hear it, was it expensive?

Makoto:Not really, just sentimental value. Julia smiles, touching her bag again as she leaves

Setting:Vince and Minako sitting in the park eating ice-cream
Scene:It's quiet in the park, mainly because it is dusk
Vince:Well, Japan's just full of surprises.Meeting you was certainly one of them.

Minako:Umm...

Vince:It's now or never.Just one hand over her shoulder, and she'll lose all her energy to me and mission accomplished.casually drapes hand over Minako's shoulderSorry SailorVenus, you are a really nice girl, but I have to kill you.Closes his eyes and begins to concentrate, Minako suddenly sits straight, turning around to, trying to defend herself and transform... but quickly slumps down against his arm Just a little more energy, and she'll be dead. No, I don't want her dead, I can't kill her. Mina, why did you have to be SailorVenus??Stands up and walks away.

Setting:Vince and Luke are talking together.
Scene:Their room in their hostel.
Vince:I've done the job.

Luke:You mean she's dead?

Vince:Yeah, dead.At least I think she's dead.

Luke:I can't even get that Usagi girl by herself.She constantly talks, goes to the noisiest places, it's like she scared of the quiet or something.But maybe that's what I have a soft spot for. I'll be glad when all this is finished, I have to do the job.

Vince:Wonder how Miles is doing.Stuck in the countryside, can't even find his target...

Setting:Mara is walking, looking very concerned, and trying to look at everyone's faces.
Scene:She is running towards the school.Only she doesn't know that Rei goes to the private one...
Mara:I have to find this girl, but how??Easy for Queen Beryl to say 'do it', but what if she doesn't even live in Tokyo? Good afternoon sir, I am trying to find one of your students, I forgot her name, and its embarrassing because I am meeting her for dinner tonight. May I take a look at your student records??She should be around 16 - 17, long black hair?

Teacher: I don't mind telling you, it's a long shot, a lot of girls have long black hair. You really have no idea what her name is at all??Surname?

Mara:No, I really don't.Japanese names are so hard, sometimes I just forget.

Teacher:I shouldn't let you do this, but since you are just on exchange I'll let you.Don't tell anyone.

Mara:Thank you ever so much! Now I just have to find her.But there are so many names, how on earth am I even going to find her this way??At least I'm not the only one who hasn't found our targets yet, but Miles has an excuse, not to mention that Queen Beryl favors him more than anyone else...

Setting: Makoto and Julia are having dinner together.Julia still has Makoto's brooch in her pocket.
Scene: Makoto's house... apartment...
Julia:Makoto, you amaze me.All the things that you can do.I'm surprised that people don't flock to admire you.

Makoto: frowns What do you mean by that?

Julia: Look at you, you can cook, you're strong...

Makoto: That's nothing, why should people admire me?

Julia: stands up...and because you are SailorJupiter.

Makoto: What?

Julia: Time's up SAILORJUPITER! You can't even defend yourself.holds up brooch, Makoto is in shock Time to die. Puts her hands together as she concentrates, rays of light begin to emit from Makoto's forehead. Makoto tries to move, but her ankle prevents her from doing so. Makoto collapses on the floor. Such a pity, she looks so sweet, and serene on the floor. I don't want to finish taking her energy, I feel too guilty. The rest will depend on whether people will find her in time. Good luck Makoto. I'm sorry.

Setting: Queen Beryl and 3-D images her five memory erased slaves.
Scene: The old dark room in Dark Kingdom.
Beryl: This is fantastic. Jupiter, Venus, I am very proud of you. What about you three?

Miles: I am returning to Tokyo tomorrow. I know where to find her, it is a matter of me getting to her.

Luke: It has been difficult, your Highness. She refuses to go to any quiet locations, but I have made plans.

Mara: Your Highness... I have not been yet able to find SailorMars. She doesn't seem to live in Tokyo. I...

Beryl: Mars, you're useless. Mercury has an excuse, but you?? You have done absolutely nothing...I'll give you until tomorrow night, otherwise, I will make sure that you are punished.

Setting: Miles is sleeping. He is dreaming about the past... thus he is tossing and turning in bed. He is seeing Ami, and himself, when he was Deus Mercury.
Scene: The Grounds
Deus Mercury: Ami, hold this. Do you promise to uphold the honor of being a Senshi, a protector of intelligence and peace?

Ami: Holding a sword which is too big for her But I can't fight. I'm not as strong as any of the others. I can't even hold up this sword right.

D.Mercury: Strength is not a factor my little princess. You are intelligent, and that is your strength, and that is enough, forever.

Ami: But Deus, if I can't fight, than how can I protect anything?

D. Mercury: My dearest princess, remember one thing, strength is not everything, fighting smartly is the most important. holds out his hand as some mist appears In this mist, if you can use your head when you fight, then one hidden strike will be all you need.

Ami: You mean I have find the weaknesses?

D. Mercury: Yes, that's all, and I'll do the rest.

A later stage in life, Ami is sitting beside a lake, swirling her feet in the water.
D. Mercury: Ami, what's wrong?

Ami:I don't want to fight anymore.I hate this war life.Why can't we learn to live in peace, enjoy the nature??Why must there be war?

D. Mercury: Touches the back of her head, moving to rest on her shoulder There is no need for war, and that is what you are fighting to prevent. You promised to sacrifice your life for peace. You might not be living in peace, but what you are doing is giving everyone the chance to live in peace.

Ami: Smiles Look at the fish, they're so small, innocent, and helpless. I wonder if they know that war is all around them??Remember when we read 1984 by George Orwell together??One of the Big Brother mottos:'War is Peace'.It's ironic that we're living the same way.

D. Mercury:Yes, but one of the mottos are wrong as well, ignorance is not strength Ami, you should know that better than anyone else.If they can live without knowing about these fights, then that is the greatest thing that you have done for them.You are protecting them, without disturbing their life.

Miles wakes up from his dreams
Miles:That's it, I am her protector, teacher, that's why I can't hurt her.So the others must be the Senshis' respective protectors.Mara can't find her Senshi, because... that's it, Rei is SailorMars, she isn't in town for Mara to find.We can't let Rei go back, otherwise she will be destroyed by Mars, we have protect her.My God, we are following our enemy's command to destroy our own people.I have to go and tell Ami.No I can't, she won't believe me anyway.No, I have to, it's important, she might be the only one who can save everyone else from being destroyed.

Part III

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