Storyline Name: We Could be Heroes
Creator(s): Artemis and Crystalsetsuna
Forum: Free Forum
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Plot Summary:This story takes on a darker role. It takes place during the stars arc. Sailor Lead Crow originally was unsuccessful in trying to steal Sailor Moon’s brooch but in this RP she is successful and when she touches the brooch, all of Sailor Moon’s powers are transferred to Sailor Lead Crow and she becomes Sailor Moon.  Usagi loses all of her memories as Sailor Moon and the Moon Princess, she doesn’t remember the senshi in and out of civilian form and she now has no memories of Mamoru or her past with Endymion. Mamoru has to help Usagi regain her memories and powers and he is now getting a taste of how she felt when he didn’t remember who she was. Sailor Lead Crow turned Sailor Moon will start off bad, she will slowly turn good the longer she is acting as Sailor Moon. Her first actions to revive Sailor Aluminum Siren to be her right hand, the two are invincible to Galaxia and Galaxia is at a loss of what to do. Galaxia will work harder to attack Sailor Lead Crow/ Sailor Moon for rebelling  against her and will be even more determined to steal her star seed. Can Mamoru and the Senshi be the heroes the Usagi needs to find her way back to her true self, or will she forever be stuck in a state of normalcy, unable to remember who she was and the person she is to become.
Details on any necessary information: Characters required: Usagi, Mamoru, Inner Senshi, Sailor Aluminum Siren, possibly galaxia
Restrictions:  no otaku characters, no outer senshi, no chibiusa
Source: Episode 193
OOC Thread: OOC Thread
Member to Character List:
Crystalsetsuna:
Sailor Pluto: Mamoru Chiba
mercuryfan: Sailor Mercury
Sailor Pluto:Sailor Mars
Princess Moon: Sailor Jupiter
Sailor Venus: (Open)
Artemis: Sailor Lead Crow
Sailor Pluto: Sailor Aluminum Siren

Sailor Lead Crow was preparing for her latest mission. She was in her office waiting for Siren t show up. The girl was sometimes beyond annoying, but Lead Crow stuck with her nonetheless. She glanced over to the screen that kept watch on the people. She turned to her long time rival and friend and asked, "Are you ready to go? Do you think we might actually be successful this time in obtaining star seeds?" She asked with a hint of annoyance in her voice, she hated failing and hated coming back to Galaxia empty handed. She didn't want to end up like Iron Mouse. She would catch a star seed if it was the last thing she ever did.

Aluminum Siren smiled at her nemesis, slinging a playful arm around her shoulders. "Of course we will! You know what they say - 17th time's the charm! Or is this our 18th...? Oh well, I'm sure we'll be successful either way. You worry to much, Crow," she chirped, tapping the other woman on the nose. Siren moved away and grabbed her hat, plopping it on her head to finish her disguise. "This is it - I can feel it."

Sailor Lead Crow shrugged at Siren, sometimes the girl didn't get it, but she had to admire her dedication, maybe if she were more like Siren they would accomplish more. She followed Seren out the door, closing it behind her.

She caught up to Seren and said, "you know what, you just may be right this time, I have a feeling success is in our favor today." She then proceeded to knock off Seren's hat, she always had to do something to annoy her rival, toying with their friendship.

Usagi couldn't help being so excited! The cafe her class had worked so hard on making was turning out into such a huge success. Makoto's cakes and tea were going over so fabulously, it was a wonder they hadn't run out of anything yet, and more students just kept coming to their classroom. She felt herself glowing with pride as she looked around the room she had helped decorate. It felt like an almost kind of romantic little cafe area, with the desks done up with tableclothes and a little glass cup with a small tealight candle. Some of the people sitting at the desks seemed to be couples, and she felt a momentary sting. She wished Mamoru could have come to the festival, but he had important things to do. Studying and volunteering at the hospital.

She gave a little sigh but kept smiling. She would get to see him later at least, and she didn't really want anything to ruin the fun she was having now. She certainly hoped Makoto would let her keep this maid uniform for a few days so she could show off to Mamoru how cute she looked in it. The thought made her blush a little and she giggled to herself, before she realized another table needed more tea, and she hurried to get it for them, hoping fervently that she wouldn't drop anymore cups or spill any of the tea.

Siren slapped Crow's hand playfully, bending down to pick up her hat. "This was expensive, you know," she huffed, brushing off any dirt before replacing the hat on her head. "One of these days, you're going to regret ever being mean to me."

As they headed to their destination, Siren couldn't help but worry about the success of their mission. She had a feeling that this was it - her last chance to prove herself for Galaxia. The worst part was that she probably wouldn't have been able to get anything done without Crow's help. Some rival she was.

Crow laughed at Siren, not in a mean way, just laughing at her for how easy she could blend in with the regulars, she was obsessed with her clothes, but in a way Crow admired that, that there was a part of Siren that wasn't true to the mission and was just herself.

"Hey, don't I always have your back, thats what counts right, without my help, you would be lost, or worse having tea parties with our enemies, we will not be having tea parties if we encounter any of the sailor soldiers, just remember the mission ok, and then we can do whatever we like afterwards." 

She could sense Siren's worry, rightfully so, Galaxia was not someone to show up to empty handed. One way or another Lead Crow would make sure that Siren and her delivered on the mission.

Crystalsetsuna wrote:

Usagi couldn't help being so excited! The cafe her class had worked so hard on making was turning out into such a huge success. Makoto's cakes and tea were going over so fabulously, it was a wonder they hadn't run out of anything yet, and more students just kept coming to their classroom. She felt herself glowing with pride as she looked around the room she had helped decorate. It felt like an almost kind of romantic little cafe area, with the desks done up with tableclothes and a little glass cup with a small tealight candle. Some of the people sitting at the desks seemed to be couples, and she felt a momentary sting. She wished Mamoru could have come to the festival, but he had important things to do. Studying and volunteering at the hospital.

She gave a little sigh but kept smiling. She would get to see him later at least, and she didn't really want anything to ruin the fun she was having now. She certainly hoped Makoto would let her keep this maid uniform for a few days so she could show off to Mamoru how cute she looked in it. The thought made her blush a little and she giggled to herself, before she realized another table needed more tea, and she hurried to get it for them, hoping fervently that she wouldn't drop anymore cups or spill any of the tea.

Meanwhile, Ami was sitting at one of the tables in her class's cafe.  She had already had a nutritious dinner, and she had made sure to order one of Makoto's cakes afterward for dessert.  She was enjoying it slowly while also looking around and being impressed by how successful her class's project for this day was turning out.  She had to admit the maid uniforms Usagi and Minako were wearing loooked great on them.

Ami had definitely enjoyed this temporary change of pace that the school festival was.  This was more evidence that she was breaking free of her former stereotype of just being interested in academic learning (just like the time she had ashamedly admitted that she was member # 25 in the Threee Lights Fan Club).  Now though, as she was nearing her last bite of the piece of Makoto's cake, she started to wish she had someone available to talk with now.

The last days were full of work for Makoto. Day and night she worked on the cakes, the muffins and not to forget the costumes. And today it would finally pay off. Excitedly she went to school, the food transported in several baskets. The cakes were heavy, no doubts, but she knew it would be for a good cause.
 
And indeed, it was. The cafe was a great success: The classroom was crowded with students, enjoying the cakes and drinks, and Usagi seemed to like her costume as well.
 
“Mako-chan,” she suddenly heard a student’s voice from behind. “Can I order one more cake?”
 
Makoto smiled at her and already started to nod as she noticed that there was no cake anymore. “Rei-chan,” she shouted through the room, looking for her friend. “Can you help me making new cake?”
 
“We’re currently out of cake,” she replied to the student as she turned back to her. “It will take an hour until we have new one in stock but we still have muffins if you want one.”
 
The student nodded and Makoto walked back to the kitchen – or rather back to the room they used as a kitchen – waiting for Rei to follow her.

Usagi giggled as she dropped off another cup of tea and another muffin to a table. She paused to beam down at her blue haired friend, who was finishing enjoying one of Makoto's beautifully done cakes. She then realized in her excitement for the festival to start, she had forgotten to ask Mako-chan to save her a piece of cake to enjoy! She would have to check with her talented friend later to make sure she would keep a piece aside for her, to enjoy after the festival or during her break. It would depend on how long her willpower would last out.

“Ami-chan! It's great you were able to make it. Doesn't everything look great?” She couldn't help but gush. After all, she had helped a little!....After a few minor setbacks due to a bout of clumsiness...But she mentally brushed that off. “Oh, don't you want some tea to wash down that cake? It's a special brew Mako-chan made herself for the festival!”

Ami smiled at Usagi when the latter first addressed her.  When Usagi asked for confirmation that everything looked great, Ami continued smiling "Yes, everything was done up quite well!"  When Usagi asked if she wanted some tea to wash down her cake, Ami realized that would be a good idea, so she politely requested "Now that you mention it, that would be a good idea, Usagi-san.  Please get me a cup of tea to relax here with.  And thank you for the idea."  As Ami said that last sentence, she did so showing happiness.

Usagi looked pleased with herself as Ami admitted it was a good idea. It seemed like the older she got, the more good ideas popped into her head. It was probably a side effect of maturing, and she thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a relief to no longer have silly ideas that never worked out. She nodded happily to Ami, saying to her, “I'll go get that right now!” She picked up the empty plate and went to the back room.

Her eyes lit up to see Makoto, and Rei back there and she quickly deposited the dirty plate into a bucket for the dishes. “Mako-chan! I need another cup of tea for Ami-chan. And can you please please please set me aside a slice of cake?” She let her eyes get a little wider, her patented Usagi puppy dog stare.

Once she arrived in the kitchen she already searched for bowls and kitchen tools. But which ingredients should she use? Which cake did she want to cook? Slowly Makoto put the bowls down, reflecting what she should cook. The same cake as before? Or maybe a new one?
 
Her thoughts got interrupted when she suddenly saw Usagi in front of her, asking for tea and cake. “The water boiler is over there,” she said, pointing at the appliance in the corner and smiled. “Feel free to use it!” As she finished her sentence, Makoto went back to her thoughts: Which cake?

“Hey, Usagi-chan,” she friendly said, overhearing her friend’s request from before. “Would you rather eat the same cake as before or a new one? I thought about strawberry cheesecake.”

Usagi blinked as she looked over at the tea maker then Makoto and giggled a little nervously. She may have matured over the years, but even she had to admit she remained a terror in the kitchen. “Ah-ah....Excuse me, could you make some tea?” She asked a near by student a little embarrassed, but sounding as cheerful as she could. The student seems surprised but agreed willingly and went to make the tea. Usagi sighed in relief a little then became distracted at Makoto's question.

Her eyes lit up at the idea as she quickly came over to Makoto's side, pouting a little as she tried to decide. The first cake she had made looked so delicious, but at the same time, a cheesecake would be so elegant and decadent. And knowing Makoto, it would look beautiful. After a bit of time wrestling, she looked up at Makoto with puppy eyes. “Can't you make both, Mako-chan?”

Siren tossed her hair over her shoulder, clapping her hands together with glee. "But tea is sooooooo yummy!" she exclaimed, smiling broadly. "Speaking of which, we're going to a school festival today! I heard that a class is making tea and sweets, so I figured we could check it out and maybe get the star seed of the class's director. It'll be great!"

Makoto couldn’t help but giggle when Usagi asked someone else to boil the water for her. The fact that she could defeat several enemies but still couldn’t boil simple water was just too funny.
 
While Usagi thought about an answer to Makoto’s question, the tall brunette already placed the bowls and kitchen tools on the kitchen counter. Hopefully the other students could wait for the next loading of cake. She didn’t want to put them off – especially not since everyone had so much fun right now.
 
When Usagi eventually answered the question, Makoto only gave a hearty laugh from her mouth. Usagi was really one of a kind.
“I’ll try to do so,” she finally answered after she had gradually calmed down. “But you know it’ll take some more time then until you can eat the cake?”

Lead Crow looked at Siren and couldn’t help but smile. “You and your formalities, we will have tea but then we have to get to work. We don’t want to disappoint Galaxia again do we? She seemed rather angry last time.” Crow said as she followed Siren to the school festival.


She leaned in and whispered, “but why only take the class director’s? Think about it Siren, there are going to be hundreds of people, why not take as many star seeds as we can. Maybe we will be lucky enough to draw out those wretched Sailor Soliders, or better yet steal their star seeds. Then we can rightfully claim what’s ours.

Siren giggled at the chills that ran down her spine from the feeling of Crow's breath on neck. She waved her hand dismissively, as if Crow were acting foolish. "Of course, silly, I was already planning that. But now I guess you ruined my surprise. Oh well, no matter. We'll still have fun either way!"

After more bickering back and forth, Siren and Crow arrived at their destination. Heading into the student-run cafe, Siren made sure her glasses were up the bridge of her nose, concealing her unmistakable eyes. She took her seat, tapping her nails on the table as she waited for one of the servers to come take her order.

Lead Crow smirked at Siren’s comment. She had really come a long way and Crow was proud of her rival. “If I am with you Siren, I am sure one way or another we will have a good time.” She followed her companion into the make-shift café at the school.

Lead Crow was not the most patient woman. She saw plenty of girls standing around having a conversation.

“Hello, can we get some service here, or is your social life more important than your customers?” Lead Crow asked as she waited for one of the dumb school girls to serve her. If there were less people she would just steal all their star seeds.


The more she thought about it, the more of a good idea it seemed to sound. But she would wait. She would have coffee with Siren, just to please her rival, but after, the star seed stealing brigade would begin.

She could see the amusement in Makoto's face over her deflection about the making tea, which was done and cups full of the tea were being handed to her, which she quickly put on the tray to prevent her hands from burning. When Makoto gave her answer, Usagi gave an extremely hopeful look. “That's okay! Just save me a piece, please please please?” She begged sweetly, batting her eyes half jokingly at Makoto before she quickly walked out of the kitchen, carefully carrying the tray with the tea on it.

After all, she took her duty as a waitress very seriously and was determined to provide excellent service to the students, which meant getting the delicious tea hot to them. She walked up to Ami and nodded happily to her. “Here you are, Ami-chan! Some nice delicious hot tea, fresh brewed!” Though she didn't really want to mention she wasn't the one who brewed it. She picked up one of the cups and saucers and very cautiously set it down on the table in front of the blue haired girl. Then she heard a voice rather loudly demanding service and turned blinking. She saw two women sitting at a table, and realized they didn't look like students...Maybe they were from another school, or teachers she hadn't seen? Either way, she shrugged and quickly walked up to the table.

"I'm sorry! what can I get for you? We have some delicious tea fresh brewed, and a new batch of dessert being made! Though I'm not sure if it'll be cake or cheesecake, or if you can choose between the two. Maybe you'd just like some tea until the dessert is done and you can decide?" She smiled, a little embarrassed as she realized she was rambling ever so slightly in her haste to be a good waitress.

Rather surprised that the blond waitress reacted so understanding about the extended time, Makoto smiled faintly, nodding affirmatively at her before she left the kitchen again.
She turned around, bringing the ingredients and kitchen tools she needed for the cakes into focus and reflected what she needed to use first. It has been so long since she baked a cheesecake the last time...

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Ami noticed Usagi come up to her table looking happy, which Ami was glad to see.  When she saw Usagi carefully moving a full cup of tea from her tray to the table, Ami held her breath, wondering if the odango-haired girl would succeed in not dropping or spilling anything.  When the blonde waitress had finished that task without messing it up at all, Ami beamed at her "Thank you very much, Usagi-san!  It looks great!"

Then Ami heard the two young women over at the other table making their loud demand, which surprised her (and Usagi, near as she could tell).  She slowly picked up her cup of tea and took a sip, curious to see how that would work out.  Ami had to admit they were paying customers and thus deserved decent service, but still, she considered it rude to use that right to walk all over the help here.

Siren swatted Crow's arm, scolding her. "Don't be so rude! They'll spit in our food!" she hissed, quiet enough so only Crow could hear. "Sorry about my friend here, she's very impatient," Siren said to Usagi, glaring pointedly at Crow. "I'll have some tea, extra sweetened. Oh! And I'll have everything you've got to eat! I'm starving." Siren tossed her hair behind her shoulder, causing her glasses to fall down the bridge of her nose just a tad. Her electric blue eyes were visible to Usagi for a brief second before Siren pushed her glasses back up. Whether or not the girl noticed was beyond's Siren's worries - she was so scatterbrained and flustered that there wasn't much concern on her perception skills.

Usagi was relieved when the other woman was very nice, reprimanding and apologizing for her friend. At least one of them was nice, though she did think they had a tiny bit reason to be upset if no one had served them within a reasonable amount of time. And this woman sounded like her type of person! Usagi nodded eagerly as she wrote down the womans request for extra sweet tea, and if possible, a slice each of cake and cheesecake. 

“Alright! If we only have one type of dessert, would you like two pieces?” She glanced up from her writing and noticed the womans glasses had slipped down before her eyes began moving back towards the pad of paper in order to make sure her writing remained somewhat legible, but then her mind clicked. Had she seen what she thought she saw?


But by time her eyes had darted up from the pad again, the woman had fixed her glasses. Usagi blinked a moment before she mentally dismissed it. It had surely been her imagination, there was no way the person she was thinking of would come to her school of all places.

Lead Crow rolled her eyes at Siren's comment. Siren loved these types of outings, it gave her an excuse to go out with a "cute" outfit. She glared at the blonde, apparently her name was Usagi. 
She spoke in a slightly rude tone, but was trying to be nice to keep up with the "playing nice" mood Siren had created.

"I want a coffee with cream and sugar and just bring me whatever cake you have." She said as she shooed Usagi away. 

She looked at Siren, her eyes slight daggers, "you have to be more careful, we don't need anyone discovering your identity," she said with a huff as she crossed her arms.

While she waited, Lead Crow looked around for star seeds to steal.

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Lead Crow had grown impatient. Waiting for coffee and cakes served her no good. She took off and went to find some star seeds to steal. She found her way to the heart of the festival. In a flash she transformed into her true glory. She found a group of girls and with an evil grin approached them.

Surely one of these girls has a star seed  I am seeking, she thought as she twisted her wrists and stole the girls star seeds.


Chaos erupted around the girls and the people in the festival began to erupt in screams as Lead Crow continued on with her star seed stealing rampage.

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Ami was still sitting at one of the tables in her class's café when the screams broke out.  Hearing them, Ami knew trouble was happening, so she jumped up from the table she was at and started running toward where the screams were coming from.  On the way to the scene, she quickly ducked into one of the girls' bathrooms to transform.  Coming out of that bathroom as Sailor Mercury, she then ran as straight as she could toward those screams.

When she arrived at the scene, Mercury found Lead Crow was the reason for all the chaos, because she was taking star seeds left and right.  Having already transformed, Mercury had no problem with bursting onto the scene and making herself known to Lead Crow right away.  "Disturbing the happiness of a high school festival and terrorizing these innocent young people who just wanted to have fun for a nice one-day change of pace from their usual routine of learning!" she called out loud enough for everyone there to hear her.  "For that, I cannot show any mercy!  Douse yourself in water and repent!  I am Sailor Mercury, and in the name of the planet Mercury, I shall punish you!"

Just about to slide the freshly made cake into the oven, Makoto suddenly let the baking pan drop as she heard the screams from the outside piercing through the walls of the school building. Immediately she doffed the kitchen apron, lay down the oven mitts and drilled her hand into her green purse, reaching for the not too unfamiliar Crystal Change Rod, hidden in the secret pocket of her accessory.

Once found, the tall brunette smartly lifted it into the air, waiting for the warm light and the familiar lightnings to appear.
"Jupiter Crystal Power," the loud voice sounded through the kitchen, her expression serious and her wish to help compulsive. "...Make Up!"

Usagi had been enjoying herself, serving the other students. She was beginning to seriously consider maybe getting a job at a cafe. At least it would give her more money whenever her allowance ran out. Then suddenly there was screaming outside, and the hairs on the back of her neck stood up. She quickly ran outside, and saw Ami already there. She ducked behind a tree and held up her brooch. “Silver Moon Crystal Power, Make Up!” She called out, and felt the familiar warm washing of power over her.

She closed her eyes as her beautiful eternal fuku formed on her body, then she opened her eyes, a look of determination in them. She stepped from behind the tree and called out. “How dare you interrupt an event put on by students for fun and in the name of education? I Sailor Moon will not forgive you! And in the name of the moon, I will punish you!” She struck her infamous pose, pointing at Lead Crow.

Siren sighed and shook her head slowly at Crow's impatience. "Ah well, guess my relaxation is over. I'll take that sea to-go, if you please!" she called, knowing that it was only a matter of time until screams filled the air. After receiving her order, Siren left the cafe and sipped her tea as she walked. Her heels clicked rhythmically against the tiled floor of Juban High School, and Siren began to tip her head left and right to the rhythm. Her tea was downed in seconds, just in time for Crow's attack to begin. 

"Such a silly woman," Siren tsked, tearing off her disguise and tossing it to the side as she emerged outdoors. Sure enough, there Crow was, taking star seeds left and right. "Crow, darling, you're far too ruthless. It's more fun to chase them, don't you think?" Siren cooed, aiming her bracelets at a running teenage girl. 

She continued to aid her partner in the collection, not getting nearly as many as Crow, but still enjoying herself all the same. 

But of course, anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.

The voices of Sailor Moon and one of her sailor brats cut through the air, sending a small shiver down Siren's spine. Why couldn't these girls just leave them alone and let them do their job? 

"Sorry, girls! I'm afraid we were here first, so you'll have to go find something to play with elsewhere!" Siren called. Smiling, she released another shot from her bracelets, aiming straight at Sailor Mercury.