Often in life, the tiniest details can change someone's life forever. Insignificant at first, a simple change in fate can create a world leader, a great inspiration to humanity. If events were to go otherwise, the same man could become a vile terrorist, a mass murder, or worse. I know, I have seen these things many times before. Now, this is my fate, my life, and my time. Time, never mine, I only serve it... Setsuna Meiou wiped the tears from her eyes as she closed the dusty leather bound book. I t was a long time since she wrote in it.. Was it the right decision? Should she have done otherwise? Was sacrificing her happiness the right choice, was being happy something she could ever achieve? Was being in love... "Mamouro..." ****************************************************** "Minako, I don't think that's how you get the VCR to work" muttered Hotaru "Oh pshaw, don't be such a spoil-sport Hota-chan." Said the blonde as she continued to pound on Hotaru's VCR with her fist. "I really want to watch this video, and I hate fuzzy screens, so there" almost on cue, the television screen went blank. "Nani!" screeched Minako "Oh shoot! I ruined it, Hotaru, you really need a new VCR" Hotaru face-faluted. She didn't know weather to laugh, or yell at Minako for being so impatient. There was such a thing as tracking in this world... Hotaru decided as she sighed "Minako, let's see a movie" "OK, let's see the new Sailor V movie. I love Sailor V" said Minako as she winked. It was no secret by now the Sailor Venus, Minako Aino, and Sailor V were one in the same Hotaru smiled, Minako's cheerful attitude was most definitely contagious. She would deal with the VCR problem later. For now, they would see the new Sailor-V movie. *********************************************************** Time was not something that Setsuna was unfamiliar with. Being given the awesome responsibility of guarding it, she knew it all too well. Duty, or her own life. How was it that she was given all time, but none for herself. Well, she was tired of it. Constantly making sure so and so met whose-it at the right time and place. Now, she was going to meet her so and so. Now, was her time. *********************************************************** "You mean you never had any of those guns or kicking moves?" asked an awed Hotaru. "Nope, just my trusty ole crescent beam, it seems that the movie makers always want to make me out to be better than I am. Of course, not that I wasn't the best" replied Minako while flashing the famous V for victory sign and winking. "You really think so?" said Hotaru while staring at a poster "I know so, besides, I'm the creme de la crop" "I think you mixed up crem de la crem, and cream of the crop. Anyhow, look at this talent search. You could prove to everyone you're the best." Said Hotaru as she pointed to a poster advertising a talent search sponsored by some idol. "Oh WOW!!!" said Minako as she went into the Minako hearts for eyes stage. "I always wanted to be an idol, oh, common Hota-chan. We have to practice!" as she grabbed Hotaru by the arm, all Hotaru could mutter was a small eep. ************************************************************ Setsuna Meiou stood in front of an apartment. Last thoughts were racing through her mind, but she banished them. It was now or never.... She knocked. Someone answered. "Hello Mamoru." ************************************************************ "OK, now lets go over this again... Hota-chan, are you listening? Hotaru?? HOTARU!!!" Hotaru was staring out of the window in her room. Minako definitely thought Hotaru could use some brighter colors in her room. "Hmmm, Mianko-chan, please don't yell. I'm listening" Actually, she wasn't, but Hotaru really didn't want to make her friend upset. She'd take the overly excited Minako over an angry Minako any day. "Good, this is what we'll do. I'll sing, and you will play this" said Mianko as she held a kazoo out towards Hotaru. To say the least, Hotaru was flabbergasted. "Minako, I really don't think kazoo playing is a real talent" "Maybe... I know, you can... no.... how about you dance! Do this" said Minako as she proceeded to do a set of complicated flips, jumps, and cartwheels. Hotaru just started to laugh. One, her friend looked like such a baka, and Minako should have know by know that Hotaru couldn't do a set of flips to save the world. "Mianko, I don't think that would be a very good idea. How about I do lighting for you" said Hotaru "Lighting? Oh that's right, all of those lamps you have. Great, let's go get started." Said Minako as she proceeded to place a recorded tape into her recorder. The sound blasted though out the room. Both girls covered their ears in reflex. Minako fumbled over several dials before the sound was lowered. "Oops" ****************************************************** "Mamoru, I need to talk to you" said Setsuna "I'm sorry, I don't believe I know you." replied Mamoru. How did this woman know him? Almost as if reading his mind, Setsuna answered. "You don't, but I really need to talk to you" Not being one to be rude, Mamoru invited Setsuna in to his room. ******************************************************* "Do you understand my orders" "Yes" "Good, I do not want to have any trouble with Sailor Saturn, or her friends" The youma disappeared, and Jadeite was alone to plot out his next attack. ******************************************************** "Minako-chan, I never knew you were such a good singer." Said Hotaru "Really, you think so! I was always kind of nervous to perform for someone else" "You shouldn't be, you're better than I would ever be. I can't really understand it, but you sing it well" "It's an American song, about love. It's called The Rose" replied Minako "It's so pretty, you're sure to win" Hotaru was almost as excited a Minako, and that is quite excited. ******************************************************** "Mamoru, this will seem awkward to you, but I need to know..." this was hard for Setsuna, how do you ask someone if they were a rose throwing, tux wearing hero? Any other person, and it would have been so easy... " have any strange experiences happened to you? Not being able to remember events that occurred in a short period of time?" Mamrou almost laughed, what was this woman getting at? "Not that I'm aware of." He said while smiling. Setsuna's suspicions were confirmed, the princess HAD not yet been found, and thus, Mamoru had not yet become her protector. Thing were all right after all... "Mamoru, you have a great destiny. You are the chosen senshi of Earth." 'Of course, the chosen senshi of Earth. When was the last time you heard that one, Mamoru" he was about to order this crackpot out of his home, when he say her eyes. They seemed to be full of desperation, futile hope, and something else... She could not be lying, this, some how, he knew. "The senshi of Earth." He smiled at her. She returned it. "Yes Mamoru, an evil has descended upon us, and you are to help in protecting Earth." Setsuna fished around in the air, and produced a rose. "This rose is your Mamoru, you will know what to do with it" she held it out to him. He tentatively took it. The rose gave off a feeling of deja vu in him. He remembered something about this woman, not from this life, but earlier. "Pluto?" Setsuna nodded at this. She got up to leave. "I must be going now, Mamoru" she said as she exited. "Wait, what is your name?" asked Mamoru " I am Setsuna Meiou" she left before Mamoru could ask any more questions. ****************************************************************** Jadeite was ready. All these foolish human giving their energy so readily to the Dark Kingdom. Now, time to start the show. "You too can be a star, all you have to do is get on stage and show us what you've got. Now our lovely idol Miss Saffron*" shouted Jadeite in his announcer garb A young woman with waist length brown hair appeared on the stage. She began to speak to the crowd. "Any one can enter, and any talent can be displayed. We recommend partners, but they are not required. In fifteen minutes, well begin the first round. Any one that passes it will go to the next round, and from them we'll pick our winner." A satellite dish of sorts began to emanate waves to the people below. At the receival of these waves, and excitement began to roar throughout the crowd, or, at least most of it" 'What is going on here!' thought Hotaru to herself. Every one was acting strange, even Minako. People were doing hand stands, flips, and telling jokes. Minako was in the middle of doing some vocals. Hotaru grabbed Minako by the shoulder and asked her what was going on. "I'm the best Hota-chan. I'm going to win. Watch me!" Minako continued her vocalizations. Hotaru knew that Minako could be strange at times, but this was too much. She promptly grabbed Minako and did the unthinkable. She slapped her. Almost instantly Hotaru was sorry. Minako just stared at her, than managed a smile. "Hota-chan, I think something is going on here." Hotaru smiled back. "Is it time for Saturn and Venus, maybe we should talk to Artemis and Luna?" "Artemis and Luna? ARTEMIS AND LUNA, OH NO!!" Minako grabbed Hotaru, and once again, the girls were going light speed and than some. Luckily for Hoatru, Minako's frequent races have been building up her stanima. ****************************************************** "Artemis I am so sorry, I really didn't mean to lock you in my room. I'm sorry too Luna" Mianko continued to apologize to the two cats. "It's all right Minako, I know you didn't mean to. Although Luna is quite a rude guest." Replied Artemis. Luna made a hmphing noise, than spoke to Hotaru. "This dish projected waves of energy that made the people act strangely?" both Minako and Hotaru nodded in agreement "Well, I can only assume that this was caused by the Dark Kingdom. I suggest you girls transform" Both nodded again, said their words, and were out the door. ******************************************************* This job was too easy, sit down while the humans act like fools and collect their energy. Not even those Sailor girls could stop her now. The youma couldn't be more wrong. "I am the pretty sailor suite soldier Sailor Saturn, the senshi of death and rebirth" "And I am the senshi of love and beauty, Sailor Venus" "In the name of Saturn..." "And the name of Venus "We will punish you" The youma looked at the girls, and shred its glamour of the idol Saffron. The creature launched an attack of ice at Sailor Venus, trapping her. "Venus!" shouted Saturn, she was enraged. She began to walk towards the youma, a grim , look on her face. She raised her glaive, and started to launch her attack. Saturn was not fast enough, ash the youma shot ice at Saturn trapping her. 'No! No! Not Saturn' screeched Venus' mind. 'Saturn is the only hope!' "Lord Jadeite will be pleased. Your energy will be of great use to us, you are no longer a nuisance to us." Taunted the youma to the trapped girls. No sooner had the words left its mouth, when a rose flew down, breaking free Venus from the icy prison. Venus saw her chance, and attacked. "Venus...Crescent....Beam....Smash!!" The bolt of energy want after the youma and destroyed it. 'Next, to free Saturn' Venus looked back to where Saturn was standing, only to find that she was already freed. "Did that rose free you too?" asked Venus "No, my glaive did. I suppose it also works as a defense tool too." "Did you see who threw the rose?" Saturn nodded "Someone in a tux, I think" "A tux?" "Yeah" "Stranger things have happened, Lets go home" said Venus taking Saturn by the hand. Only this time, not running. Sailor Saturn Says: Minako and VCR's are dangerous. Never leave one unattended with her. Sailor Saturn Says hehe. * I am so sorry, but I could not find Saffron's Japanese name, so Saffron will have to do. I promise that this fic will be getting a lot more interesting here on out. Please send all flames, praises, death threats, and donations to kitylane@mail.gte.net Sailor Kity