Waking Mercury cpt 2

“AMI!!!!!!!!” Usagi screamed her new friends name as she watched the water creature swallow her. “Let her go! please let her go!” Usagi pleaded uselessly with the floating bubble that trapped Ami. Ami I just met you, but I will not let you die like this. Luna, I hope this lesson works. Kami watch over me.

Usagi turned around and ran towards a nearby tree. She screamed in both fear and excitement as she jumped onto it and sprung off in the bubbles direction. Originally this move was to be followed by a kick, but instead Usagi shot forward like a torpedo into Ami’s aquatic prison. Usagi’s body pierced through the water with surprising force. She was angled perfect and as she shot through she grabbed Ami’s limp body and the two young girls popped out of the bubble and smashed into the floor.

Good work Usagi, wait watch your landing… Oh that had to of hurt. Luna who had been watching from the shadows silently encouraged her student. She would have run to help but was still way to week after using her moon blast.

Usagi was the first to hit the ground trying to take the brunt. However Ami’s head still hit the street.

The bubble suddenly lost all shape and started pouring over a hundred gallons of water onto the two girls. Usagi tried to cover her friend, but her gesture was rather pointless. For after all the water splashed onto them they looked like a pair of drowned rats. Which under normal circumstances would be funny, except Ami wasn’t moving.

“Hey Ami, it’s ok now that thing is destroyed.” Usagi smiled proud of herself. (And rightly so) She turned to check her friend and noticed a gash on her head. “Oh Kami!! Ami please be ok. Some One HELP please call the doctors.” Usagi knelt down next to her friend and gently cradled her in her lap.

Luna limped back towards the arcade. She could easily call the hospital from her control room located under it. She snuck in the front door and around Andrew as Naru came running out.

“Usagi, Usagi, are you all right.” Naru ran to her friend and threw her arms around her. She was still in hysterics and was crying profusely.

“Naru, I’m ok but Ami’s hurt you need to call her mom and check on Andrew.” Naru Remained crying on her friends shoulder. “Please Naru, now! I’ll be fine.”

“I’m sorry Usagi I’m sorry.”

“Nani? Why, what are you sorry for?” Usagi was trying to hurry this up. She saw several people run off to get help and now someone was checking on Andrew, who was slowly coming to. However, Usagi really did need Naru to call Ami’s mom. And, since everyone was still afraid the water creature might come back to life no one came near her.

“I’m sorry I am such a coward.” Sobbed Naru. “I hid in the arcade while you and Andrew saved Ami.”

Usagi sighed and gently wrapped her friend in a one arm embrace, her other holding up a unconscious Ami. “Naru don’t be sorry. It’s ok it all turned out alright, It’s ok really.” Usagi made it a point to make eye contact with her friend so she could see in her eyes that she was indeed sincere.

“You Promise?” Naru sniffed.

“I promise. Now please take Ami’s bag and find her Mother’s number. Hurry!”

“Hai!” Naru grabbed Ami’s bag and rushed back into the Arcade.

“Usagi are you ok?” Andrew slowly walked to where Usagi was sitting with Ami. She glanced up at him. He had a small gash above his right eyebrow and he was holding his right shoulder. He was obviously in some pain, because he was gritting his teeth while he spoke. The failed hero sat next to Usagi.

“Hai, I am ok. Well a little scratched and sore. Oh my gosh your bleeding to. And your shoulder looks really bad.” Usagi worried over her crush but could not hug him with Ami in her lap.

“Nah, It’ll be fine. Some savior I turned out to be though.” owww Andrew winced as his shoulder throbbed. “I heard you were pretty heroic yourself though. Uhh, how is Ami?”

“She’s breathing and everything, but she’s knocked out. And you did help us. That thing almost had us for sure.” She smiled up at him warily and he nodded in return. Both out of acceptance of her statement, and respect for her deeds. “You should get your arm checked out when the doctors get here.”

Wow!! Chiba is right, she isn’t such a little girl. Well Strength wise anyway, her body on the other hand. Andrew smacked his head and groaned to shake away the totally inappropriate thoughts for the moment. “Yeah I think I will.”

Juban Medical District (Earlier that day.)

“Yes Thank you doctor, I really think that this will work out for both of us.” Ayanee rose from her seat and shook the hand of the older doctor before her. “I will see you starting next week then.” The Old man was about to reply when Ayanee’s head started to feel like it was going to explode.

“Mizuno-san, Daijobu?” The Elderly head of the hospital reached out to her.

“Hai, I will be fine it’s just a headache. I.. I will see you later.” Ayanee Mizuno left the office and hurried to the locker that a nurse had let her borrow. Damn it! Ami I hope your ok, I will get there as fast as I can. The frazzled woman grabbed her motorcycle helmet and grabbed her bag, she was in a hurry so she didn’t bother with her chaps or boots. Besides she had left them in a locked box on her bike,

Ayanee was scared. She always had some type of feeling whenever Ami went into trance. Normally it was just a queasy gut feeling. However when Ami started to unconsciously control water, her reactions were more intense. Today however was the worst she has ever felt due to their connection. Ayanee knew the dangers of water, and she has seen some of the things Ami caused it to do. Please Kami for Mercury‘s sake, let my daughter be okay… What? Mercury? What am I thinking? I need to go.

Ayanee hoped on her bike after safely securing everything and took off towards where her gut told her she’d find her daughter. Her mind was a jumble of thoughts. The most prominent being concern for Ami, and why she had called out to a planet. What was that all about? But for some reason That felt right. But there’s More that I need to say. Why can’t I remember? Ayanee was confused, she KNEW that she had called out to Mercury thousands of time before. But, there was something more, and with it she had received power. She just wished she remembered what it was and if it had something to do with her dreams.

Usagi’s heart leapt with joy when Ami started to stir in her lap. The platinum blonde girl slowly ran her hand through Ami’s hair and encouraged her to wake. Andrew looked at this and smiled. Genuinely touched and impressed by his friends strength and compassion. Usagi my friend, This world would be a damn fine place if more people were like you. I hope you and Ami become good friends. She looked like she really needs one, and I know you’d be the best.

“Okasan?” Ami slowly started to awake. She called out to her mom thinking it was her, not Usagi who was taking care of her. Ami stirred a moment more, then opened her eyes to see Usagi and Andrew looking at her with genuine concern, and relief. Oh no, what happened? All of us are soaking wet. There’s a huge puddle around… Oh Kami the fountain! I can’t believe I didn’t realize that was there. I need to make sure I didn’t hurt anyone. “Usagi, are you ok is anyone hurt?”

“I’m Fine Ami everyone just got a big scare and a bunch of bruises.” Ami sighed in relief but still felt tremendously guilty. Usagi didn’t notice. “Are you Ok? It looks like you were hurt more than anyone else was.” Usagi was defiantly concerned for her friend, however she just wanted to go home and cry. The stress of all this super hero business was eating her up. The worst part was, she wasn’t even on Senshi business. All she wanted to do was play games at the arcade.

“Ami, I am glad your alright, you to Usagi.” Andrew just sat back in the water still taking a breather and waiting for the ambulance. If he listened closely he could here the sirens.

BOOM!!!! SCREEEEECH!!!!!!

All three of the battered friends were startled out of their wits, as a huge black motorcycle came tearing right pass them, then turned around to a screeching halt. The smell of burnt rubber stung their nostrils as they saw the rider, obviously female jump off the bike. The women yanked off her helmet and threw it to the side.

“Okasan!!” Ami exclaimed as her mother came running up to her and scooped her daughter up in a gentle hug.

“Ami, thank Mer.. Thank Kami you are ok.” Ayanee caught her slip and corrected it. “Let me check you out. I passed the ambulance and it should be here soon, but I want to make sure for myself.”

“I’m ok mom.” Ami said trying to relieve her mothers fears. “I will be alright, Thanks to Usagi and Andrew.” Ami flashed a brief but sweet smile to her saviors, thanking them with her eyes more then her words.

Ayanee started to check her daughter. When She thought Ami was in satisfactory condition she told her so sit out of the water and rest a bit, she‘d be with her in a minute. She then stood and walked over to where Usagi, Andrew, and Naru (Who had come out of the arcade when she heard the motorcycle) were standing watch. She looked directly at Usagi, and Andrew. She then gave them a formal bow. “Domo Arigato Usagi, Andrew. You have helped out my daughter today, and I would like to do something in return.”

“I don’t need anything Mizuno-san. “ Replied Andrew, as the ambulance arrived. “Sorry but, I need to get my shoulder checked. Besides Usagi was the real hero here.”

“Ah so. You have my thanks regardless. And if your shoulder troubles you after tomorrow I will be stating work at a clinic in the Juban Medical District next week. Here’s my card please call if you need anything.”

“Thank you, I will. Bye everyone.” Andrew turned to the Ambulance where people who were hurt were getting checked. Oh Wow!! There is no way she is old enough to be Ami’s mom. HOLY SHIT!!! I have her number!!!! He continued walking with a slight bounce to his step.

“Usagi, Please join Ami and I for dinner. It is the least I can do.”

“I would love that, but I just want to go home right now. Tomorrow?” Usagi replied obviously exhausted.

“Tomorrow night would be perfect.” Ayanee noticed how tired and ragged Usagi looked so she started to hurry it up so she could go home. “Here is my card, please call me if you need anything. Also do you live near here? I’ll be happy to get you a cab.”

Usagi gave the older woman a pathetically grateful look. “That would be great. Arigato.” The young girl turned to her friend as Ayanee went to get her cell phone from her bike pack. “Naru, would you be ok to walk home? Or would you like to share my cab?” Naru, who was still shaken nodded yes to the second option.

Ayanee walked over to her daughter and helped her up. “Usagi.” Ayanee called to the young teen. “Your cab mill be here shortly, Ami and I are leaving. Call us tomorrow about dinner.” That said the two women started walking towards the haphazardly parked motorcycle.

“Wait.” Usagi called out to Ayanee. Doesn’t Ami need to get checked out?

Ayanee was strapping on her chaps and securing a helmet out of her lock box for Ami. “No, I checked her out already she will be fine. Sleep well Usagi you look like you need it. And thanks again.” By that time mother and daughter were ready to go.

“Arigato Usagi!” Ami said to Usagi right before she hopped on the bike with her mom. Usagi just nodded as the two drove away.

Secluded away in a dark ominous looking room Jadeite, general of the Dark Kingdom gazed intently into a scrying pool. The handsome man was about five foot ten inches tall. He had white skin and blonde hair. His eyes could have once been called captivating and beautiful, but now they were cruel and cold. His eyes widened as Images of Usagi and Ami flashed in and out of his pool. Jadeite was most interested in Ami however.

Incredible. Jadeite mused to himself. The energy of this girl is at least ten times that of a normal human. Yet it seems there is still even more. This girl was obviously in control of the water wyrd, but it attacked her anyway. Strange indeed. Hmmm, I wonder. The Dark General inhaled deeply held it for a few seconds and released. He did this a few times and began to concentrate.

After a few moments the image in his pool changed. Now, he could see a well dressed woman. She was wearing a gray skirt with a white blouse. She looked to be about 5’6 with her heels. The woman had rich brown hair styled similar to that of a fifties house wife. A pair of thin expensive looking wire-frame glasses were perched on her sharp nose. The woman made a striking figure, and could easily be described as stunning. This image however was only a beautiful disguise, used to hide her real image. That of a seven foot tall blood red yoma.

At the moment she was sitting at a large immaculate desk. She casually looked around at a room full of occupied cubicles. Inside each, a student was diligently working to better his or her future. Little did they know, that it was their very desire to gain knowledge that was driving this woman to steal their energies for the Dark Kingdom.

She thought this was an excellent plot. Better then any thus far. Currently she was one of six yomas currently operating under General Jadeites command. She felt that she had the best chance for success, because she was working on a low level of energies. It took over twice as long to harvest, but if it kept Sailor Moon from noticing her operation, then it was worth it. She silently laughed at some of the other yoma’s pitiful ideas. She was much more intelligent then the average yoma. It amused her to watch them come up with huge elaborate schemes, Only to be slaughtered a few days into it.

No, the sharp looking yoma liked what she was doing and planned on continuing for a long time to come. It wasn’t just the energy that she loved (although that was a delightful bonus) she loved to actually teach. This yoma enjoyed interacting with the humans and using her talents to help them. She also felt that since she was helping them, it totally justified in the energies she was taking.

The woman started sorting through some papers, reading them over and making a few marks here and there. She was in the middle of her fifth paper when she felt a tickling in the back of her mind. “Garabon, I need to speak with you. Excuse yourself and join me immediately.” Jadeite’s voice filled her mind. She acknowledged him and rose from her desk.

“Students. I must leave for a time. Continue studying and if I am not back by the end of class, make sure to read the first chapter in lesson five on your crystal disks.” Garabon, yoma of knowledge retreated into the hallway. She looked around. Not seeing any one she transported to Jadeite’s chambers.

“My lord?” Garabon appeared in front of Jadeite and fell to one knee.

“Garabon, come here” Noticing his servants worried look Jadeite eased her fears. “Don’t worry, I am not punishing you. As a matter of fact..” Jadeite sauntered over to her and cupped her chin. His finger slowly traced her jaw. Garabon started breathing hard and flushed. Jadeite leaned in a little closer smiling to himself. He loved to play with his servants, they were just to easy. “…I am very happy with your performance.” He said this in a slow sultry voice and laughed inwardly when Garabon’s lip started to tremble. Stopping the impromptu game of his he went directly to business. “I want you to see something, follow me.”

Jadeite led Garabon to his scrying pool. Inside was the image of a small girl. She was really short and painfully thin. She had intense blue eyes and silky black hair that barley reached mid neck. She was currently involved in reading through a book, Advanced Physics. The watching Yoma was greatly impressed by this. Such a young girl studying such advanced subject. I am very impressed.

Jadeite interrupted the yoma’s musings. “The girl is Amy Mizuno. I want her to be enrolled in your seminar. She seems to have an intense amount of energies. I want you to also keep an eye on her. I can’t figure why she has so much energy.”

Garabon nodded and continued to look into the pool. Mizuno, where have I… Ah of course. “That won’t be a problem.” She smiled a hawk like smile, not wholly unpleasant to look at. “Her mother, Ayanee, I believe just enrolled her in my afternoon seminar yesterday. She should be starting next week.”

“Excellent.” Jadeite smiled, Garabon flushed again. “Was there anything from personal or medical records on this girl?”

“No, however Mizuno-san mentioned that her daughter sometimes suffers from autism. She also told me to keep water away from her during her trances.” Jadeite’s eyes lit up in delight. “Do you think that has something to do with her energies?” Garabon asked.

Jadeite nodded to her. He waved his hand over the pool. Which once again changed. this time to show the scene from earlier in the day. “Water defiantly has something to do with her powers. I have a few theories as to what she is though. She could be an awakened undine, (A water elemental spirit) or possibly she is descended from a yoma, or she’s just a psychic.”

“Could it be perhaps she is a Senshi?” Garabon pointed out.

“It is possible, if she is though she hasn’t awakened fully yet.” Jadeite suddenly had a brilliant idea. He smiled and chuckled to himself. “I want you to only take limited energies from this Mizuno girl. At the same time I want you to find out what she is.” Garabon nodded at Jadeites repeated instructions. “I also want you to slowly seduce her.” Garabon turned a dark red, darker even then her skin color when she is in yoma form. “Not like that, although if that’s what it takes. I want this girl to join us. I want her as an operative for the Dark Kingdom. Especially if she is destined to be a Senshi. Once the girl is open to the idea, lady Beryl can easily rewrite her for our purposes.

“It will be done” Garabon bowed and teleported back to her work on Earth.

“Perfect” Jadeite smiled.