[9:04:33 AM] Kyralih: Your character glances down at the hastily-written message, and up at the Crystal Palace stretching high overhead. Upon reaching the primary doors, your character is escorted by Crystal Tokyo guards to a special elevator, and urged to step in. Others join you in the elevator, escorted similarily; you wonder if they recieved the same message... "Neo Queen Serenity requests your attendance on a matter of great import."

[9:06:24 AM] *** JupiterThunderCrash has changed the conversation topic to "Decay Pre-RP" ***

[9:07:29 AM] ☼Crystalsetsuna: Pluto stood silently inside the elevator, holding her Garnet Rod close to her body to prevent it from bumping into anyone. She looked briefly over the other occupants and gave a small nod of the head and a gentle smile to be friendly. She lowered her head, thinking on the reasons for why the Queen would put out such a summons

[9:10:13 AM] Jasper: Jasper stands upright in the elevator, keeping his hands to his sides. He acknowledges Pluto's gaze with a brief smile, quietly considering the reasons for why their collective presence would be requested by the Queen.

[9:10:30 AM] ☼Verdandi/Pluto: The elevator felt small with so many people inside. Bellatrix looked back and forth between everyone. She recognized a few, but not all of them. Realizing she was staring, Bellatrix focused her attention straight ahead. Thoughts raced in her mind, making it hard to want to make small chit-chat with the rest. What could the Queen possibly want with a group such as this?

[9:10:48 AM] Miss Moon Rose: Sailor Venus stood at the back of the elevator, glancing to her left, where Sailor Pluto was standing.  The Guardian of Time looked just as clueless as she.  So many questions were floating through Venus's mind as she tried to determine why herself, Pluto, and multiple other unfamiliar senshi were being summoned.  Was there a new threat?  Why couldn't the planetary senshi deal with it, instead of all of these random individuals?  Venus's lips formed a thin line as she silenty contemplated their predicament.

[9:12:02 AM] ☼Mercury: It was strange to be in Crystal Tokyo again, and yet the place still held the same familiar comfort and awe to her. Sailor Andromeda had been surprised when she received the message, but similarly eager to help should her assistance be required once more. Joining the other senshi in the elevator, she realized that she recognized quite a few of them and nodded or smiled politely at those she knew.

[9:13:43 AM] JupiterThunderCrash: Yuuta wasn't sure what to think of the message. At first, he had thought it had something to do with his senshi training, but what were the other people here for? He didn't really recognize anyone here except possibly Venus and Pluto, and then only by passing glances and news reports from the past. And now he was standing in an elevator with two of them and a medley of others. It was kind of awkward, so he just kept quiet and tried not to bump into anyone in the small space.

[9:17:08 AM] Jasper: "The last time I was invited here, it was for a more festive menality," Jasper spoke to no one in particular. Perhaps it would help to reassure them by giving a voice to their collective mood. He also chose to leave off the fact that the Senshi were abducted before he could arrive at the palace those five months ago.

[9:18:13 AM] Kyralih: Neo Queen Serenity stood tall as her guests entered the room. She nodded a greeting to each attendee, but while her eyes and faint smile showed how much she cared for her companions, her grave expression and sad eyes betrayed the visit as anything but social.

[9:20:51 AM] ☼Crystalsetsuna: "Yes, so festive...until everything went black." Pluto murmured under her breath as she stepped off the elevator. She shook her head a little, not liking to remember what had happened too recently. Pluto gave a deep bow to the Queen she so loved. She even was brave enough to give her a brief comforting touch on the shoulder as she spoke quietly, "Forgive my lateness, your Highness. I had to check on something before i came here." Her explaination given, she walked to join the other sol senshi who stood in the room already.

[9:21:35 AM] JupiterThunderCrash: Yuuta looked at Jasper with a raised brow. "There was an event here earlier?" he asked. He had heard of a ball of some sort being interrupted, but not the details.

[9:21:50 AM] ☼Mercury: Andromeda noticed there were two solar system senshi with them, but that was all. It was strange, but maybe these two were important to the summons this time. When she heard Jasper's remark, she was torn between smiling and feeling her gut twisting. His words were definitely sarcasm as they both knew what happened last time they were all here. Could now be a similar occasion? The elevator doors opened and she immediately straightened upon seeing Neo Queen Serenity. At first, she was happy, but then seeing the queen's somber face made her feel dread all over again. Whatever this occasion was, it was decidedly not a festive one.

[9:22:35 AM] ☼Verdandi/Pluto: The mention of "the last time" brought back memories to Bellatrix. It had been a tough battle, but they had won at least. Bellatrix shook the memories away, and focused on the here and now. Neo Queen Serenity looked just as beautiful as Bellatrix remembered. Ethereal, really. But it was the kindness in her eyes that Bellatrix remembered most, and though it was there, it troubled her to see that there was sadness as well. What was going to happen in this meeting?

[9:25:24 AM] Jasper: Exiting the elevator briskly, Jasper considered the Queen's gloomy countenance and did his best to keep a stoic, impassive appearance of his own. To those who knew him best, he was a reserved individual with a particular gift for making poignant comments. He bowed to Serenity, offering his acknowledgment of her otherwise beatific presence, then merely nodded to Yuuta and spoke to him in a quiet aside. "I'll fill you in later."

[9:28:39 AM] Miss Moon Rose: Seeing the sad look in her queen and best friend's eyes, Venus shared a comforting smile with Serenity.  Bowing slightly, she approached the queen and quietly spoke an apology for her tardiness.  Joining the rest of the conversation, Venus was instantly reminded of her captivity, and the bravery of those who had rescued herself, the queen, and the other senshi.  In seek of comfort, Venus stood next to Pluto.  She could think of no words as she waited for her queen to speak.

[9:29:28 AM] Sailor CJ: The other senshi and those there might not have noticed Sailor Leviathan immediately. No one usually did whenever she was among senshi. She was average at best and pitiful at worst. She brushed the skirt off her fuku and tried to make herself presentable. Oh boy, she thought, I hope Neo Queen Serenity doesn't know bout' my secret identity here. This meeting's going to be a fantastic source for a column I'm writing about her. She stood at attention, glancing nervously at Pluto's rod. Could the senshi really control time? She supposed she'd find out soon.

[9:32:24 AM] JupiterThunderCrash: "Right." Yuuta nodded back. They had more important things to think about now anyway. Paying attention to the Queen now, he dropped into one knee as he bowed before standing at attention again. He always felt better when seeing Serenity, one of the nicest people he had met, but the expression on her face today unsettled him. What had happened?

[9:34:37 AM] ☼Verdandi/Pluto: She wasn't used to such formality, seeing the bowing and the kneeling. Bellatrix felt a bit awkward, standing there. She was before royalty after all. She should do the same, right? Bellatrix bent into a rigid bow, before standing up straight and tall once more. Heat flushed her cheeks, but she smiled to the Queen anyway. She couldn't imagine Neo Queen Serenity holding her awkwardness against her.

[9:35:56 AM] Sailor CJ: Sailor Leviathan did not bow, not because she disrepected the Queen or anything, it's just because she forgot to. There was something about the Queen that she didn't understand. How could this person be THE Sailor Moon, the one who she was supposed to study and learn from afar? She looked way too dainty.

[9:39:44 AM] Kyralih: A soft noise drew attention back towards the elevator, whose doors opened quietly to admit a small handful of others into the room. Each wore the garb of a sailor senshi, a collar around every neck, though the shape of those collars and the rest of their garb were anything but identical. The first two out of the elevator would be familiar to some of those gathered - Sailor Enyalius and Sailor Achelois, both of whom nodded their heads in greeting to the Queen, then promptly stood off to the side.
As the elevator doors closed and the invited guests spread throughout the room, Neo Queen Serenity glanced at Sailor Uranus, who nodded and closed the doors to the chamber before returning to her original position beside Sailor Neptune.

[9:41:18 AM] Kyralih: “Thank you all for coming,” Serenity began, “It is a pleasure to see all of you again, but I’m afraid I have not called you here today on pleasant business. This is Lillyena, representative of the planet Zenar, and she needs our help.” She looked aside and, emerging from the chair-top behind her, a small fairy became airborne. Dressed in greens and flower petals, the tiny girl looked both beautiful and heartbroken. Lillyena wafted forward on her dragonfly wings and hovered beside Neo Queen Serenity as the monarch of the Solar System continued, “I have invited each of you because I believe in you and the good you can do, but the choice to assist Lillyena is yours and yours alone.” She paused, “Lillyena, please tell them what you told me.”

[9:45:35 AM] ☼Mercury: Andromeda perked up a little when she saw Enyalius and Achelois emerging from a different elevator before joining them. She was very familiar with them, of course, having fought alongside them in their previous involvement with the queen's court's rescue mission. With them around, she couldn't help but feel more confident about what they were doing. She turned and listened to Serenity's words as the queen began speaking. Blinking in surprise as the fairy creature appeared, Andromeda felt surprise and wonder filling her. So... fairies existed? She didn't know why she should be surprised, having lived in a world of magic and wielding the power herself for years now. Still, it was her first time encountering the mythical creature.

[9:46:07 AM] Sailor CJ: Fairy Girl, Sailor Leviathan thought. That's a fairy girl. Huh. Reminds me of Guardian Leviathan. Though I probably shouldn't think too much about her when I talk to this pipsqueak, since the only thing they have in common is size. Guardian Leviathan's an @$$.

The senshi smiled kindly at the fairy's arrival, though it was more of a fake smile than anything else. It was hard for her to mesh with these people.

[9:47:08 AM] JupiterThunderCrash: Yuuta watched the fairy with quiet fascination as Neo Queen Serenity introduced her. He had never seen anything like Lillyena before today, but he did recall Io telling him about a couple of fairy-like senshi she had met in the future. He was tempted to pull out a sketchbook and start drawing her, she was so pretty. Putting that aside, this new mission was a perfect opportunity to prove himself as having learned something in Crystal Tokyo.

[9:47:47 AM] ☼Verdandi/Pluto: Seeing Enyalius and Achelois was a surprise, but a welcomed one. Bellatrix remembered them, and was glad that they were here as well. It would be good to see them again. Though she had not become personal friends with them, she respected them both. Her attention turned to the Queen and her guess. The fact that this was not a visit for pleasure was not too much of a surprise. There was a kind of tenseness in the air that was nearly palpable. Bellatrix looked to the small girl that the Queen spoke of. Her wings and appearance would have been surprising, if Bellatrix hadn't met the tiny Eclipse senshi the last time she was in this very court. Bellatrix continued to watch Lillyena, waiting for what it was that she would tell them. A hint of anxiety clutched at her chest, worrying about what would happen.

[9:48:30 AM] Jasper: Jasper noted the presence of Enyalius and Achelois, then shifted his eyes back towards the Queen and her guest - a tiny faerie, a creature whom he'd thought was the essence of fantasy tales. In retrospect, his own checkerboard past was probably *not* that far removed from fantasy, either. Her downcast expression was shared by the Queen, and a very clear indication that something terrible had befallen her or, perhaps, the planet Zenar itself.

[9:49:58 AM] ☼Mercury: The creature was so small yet beautiful, and she was reminded of the pair of tiny senshi that had joined them on the battle against The Collector. Was this fairy a senshi too, she wondered?

[9:50:40 AM] Jasper: Where had he seen them before? Where was-.. oh, that's right! Two of the senshi who had accompanied Enyalius on a quest to defeat the Collector shared Lillyena's phsyical stature.

[9:51:03 AM] Miss Moon Rose: Venus remained silent as she gazed upon the beautiful, miniscule creature.  A small sense of familiarity rang through her head, but she couldn't pinpoint where she had seen a fairy like this before.  Deeming it would become evident soon enough, Venus fixed her blue eyes on Serenity, waiting for her continuation.

[9:52:56 AM] ☼Crystalsetsuna: Pluto was calm and unsurprised to see the fairy. Such things were not unfamiliar to the senshi of time and space's eyes. She had seen much odder in her centuries of duty. She felt her frown growing though, disliking the ominous feelings that gnawed at her. Her hand tightened its grip on the Garnet Rod.

[9:53:24 AM] Kyralih: The fairy, clutching her hands before her in a nervous manner, nodded and started to speak, though her voice was very high, and very airy. “My name is Lillyena, and I come from the planet Zenar of the Trioroid system of Lyrae.” She took a deep breath and her voice strengthened. “We need your help! Our Queen has been kidnapped, and without her, our planet is doomed!

[9:54:02 AM] Kyralih: “Ours is a planet without a senshi, and other planets in our system are uninhabited. A great evil stirs within our borders, threatening to overwhelm us; we try to push it back and heal the world as best we can, but without Queen Mana…“ she choked back a sob.

[9:58:43 AM] Miss Moon Rose: Venus suppressed a gasp.  A kidnapped queen?  The thought of a possible kidnapping spree sent the hairs on her arms straight up.  Her overwhelming desire to protect her queen and her galaxy rose to the surface.  If this threat was anything like the powerful one that took her and the other senshi captive months ago, they would need all the help they could get.  She looked around at the other senshi surrounding her, searching their expressions for any signs of fear, worry or perhaps determination.  She hoped they would help fight this threat - after all, Serenity invited them because she believed in their abilities.

[10:00:22 AM] ☼Mercury: What was with all these kidnappings? Andromeda had to wonder. Could it be..? No. They took care of The Collector. It had to be someone else now... something else. Her heart broke for the small fairy as she cried, instinctively wanting to hug her. But even if the situation was appropriate, how do you hug something that tiny without crushing her?

[10:00:32 AM] Sailor CJ: "My name is Fairy Girl, and I come from the planet Fairy of the Fairy system of Fairy."

Sailor Leviathan heard this as she tried desperately to act like she cared about what was going on. She wanted to get back to her Earth comics so badly. Those things rocked. Their depiction of Sailor Venus was so much cooler than the one standing right near by.

Oh wait, she thought for a moment. The Fairy Girl's crying. This is serious, isn't it? Queen Mana... Queen Fairy Girl is gone and she seems to be their only line of defense. Hm. If the others get fired up to help her, maybe I could tag along with them. I'd help them out just a tiny little bit and then take the credit for myself back on Planet Leviathan. That'll proved that I grew! I'll be accepted by in no time! And if things go sour, I can just run and try again another day!

"That sucks," Sailor Leviathan said in an attempt at empathy. Her fake smile was still plastered on her face.

[10:02:17 AM] JupiterThunderCrash: After getting over his confusion of the many names that were just dropped by the small fairy (Trioroid system of Lyrae?), Yuuta got the general gist of the problem. Lillyena's planet needed guardians until their queen was found and rescued. As a Knight, it was his duty to help this woman, or at least that was what his past memories urged him to do. The crying was definitely getting to him as well.

[10:02:58 AM] ☼Crystalsetsuna: Pluto narrowed her eyes a little. It sounded like something Chaos would do. Was it the cause of this? She glanced and her gaze met Venus' for a moment. She could see the beautiful senshi's emotions, her eyes  a window to the soul, though not as open as Serenity's. She turned her head back toward the fairy to hear more of her story.

[10:04:02 AM] ☼Verdandi/Pluto: It was a sad tale, and Bellatrix's heart went out to the small girl. She worried what would happen to a whole planet with nothing to protect it at all. Evil always seemed to find any kind of vulnerability.

[10:04:11 AM] Jasper: Jasper listened attentively, looking to Venus and assessing her own expression before he continued gathering context from Lillyena's description of Zenar's plight. The fairy's queen was integral to the survival of her planet, and someone (or something) had kidnapped her - leaving the unnamed malignant force to run unchecked. Clearly, they would need to act fast to give the planetoid a chance for survival. He was no stranger to evil plots, and regrettably, had been an accessory to them at some time in his life.

[10:04:45 AM] Kyralih: “I cannot personally go to their aide,” Neo Queen Serenity lamented, offering her palm in a comforting manner for the fairy to use as a perch. “But I would send emissaries to help Zenar and rescue their Queen, for their people and for peace. Zanar’s lack of a guardian senshi combined with Chaos’s involvement could point to even larger plots in play.

“Will anyone here go with Lillyena to Zenar?”

[10:06:27 AM] Miss Moon Rose: Sailor Venus immediately stepped forward, staring at Serenity.

[10:06:34 AM] Miss Moon Rose: omg didn't mean to send that xD

[10:07:47 AM] Jasper: Jasper shot up his arm immediately. "I plan to go with her. I'm not one to sit and wait for the situation to improve; I'd rather take decisive action to remedy the problem." He inhaled deeply, then continued. "I.. I know how important it is to act quickly. As you have helped me personally, my Queen, so shall I go with Lillyena."

[10:08:03 AM] ☼Mercury: "Of course. I would be happy to help," Andromeda answered without hesitation. She definitely felt surer of herself this time around, and would be glad for another opportunity to help someone, to be useful.

[10:09:19 AM] ☼Verdandi/Pluto: Bellatrix spoke up quickly as well. "As a senshi, we have to help those who can not help themselves. I'll help in any way I can." She smiled to the tiny girl, hoping to give her some sort of small comfort. If they all worked together, there was nothing that could stand in their way.

[10:10:40 AM] Kyralih: Enyalius and Achelois turned to each other, the latter with an amused look on her face, as though sharing a private joke. She shrugged slightly, and Enyalius inclined her head to Neo Queen Serenity, "We'll go."

[10:11:37 AM] JupiterThunderCrash: "I will, Your Majesty." Yuuta said almost immediately, his expression a mix of determination and excitement. He couldn't wait to battle whatever was troubling Zanar. Long ago, he used to be the weak one who needed protection, and then he was the one who bullied others, but now as a Senshi, he had the chance to be the protector, and he had no plans of giving that up.

[10:11:54 AM] Sailor CJ: Come on you guys, Leviathan though as she held her hands in fists and moved them slightly up and down. VOLUNTEER. VOLUNTEER SO I KNOW I HAVE SOMEONE TO PROTECT ME.

Finally! They agreed. Sailor Leviathan stepped forward and looked directly at the magnificent queen. A hint of disrespect could almost be seen in her eyes.

"I'm not really doing anything right now so I guess I could go," she said with a small laugh, holding her hand behind her head. "But... is there anything in it for us if we decide to help?"

[10:13:14 AM] ☼Crystalsetsuna: Pluto lowered her eyes to the ground, thinking for a few moments. She could hear the other senshi stepping forward, and felt a momentary stab of fear from no where. They seemed so young, and in her eyes, they had perhaps barely managed to defeat the Collector and rescue the Sol senshi. Someone with experience had to go. She brought her gaze back up and stepped forward, her body emanating power and wisdom as she set her staff firmly before her. "Your Highness, with your permission, I will go with the other volunteers. I feel it is my duty as eldest senshi of our solar system, and the guardian of time. I feel ripples in the fabric of time and space, and I must set it to rights! This planet is no less important than our own, and it must be defended from this evil!"

[10:14:20 AM] Miss Moon Rose: Sharing a quick glance with the other inner senshi standing by the queen, Sailor Venus stepped forward.  "As leader and representative of the inner solar senshi, I shall go.  I promise to do my best to protect this universe and those who are threatened by Chaos."

[10:18:30 AM] JupiterThunderCrash: Yuuta glared at Sailor Leviathan, realizing for the first time that she was standing there. What kind of senshi needed incentive for guarding others? This wasn't a business! "How about the pride of doing something good for others?" he offered Leviathan sarcatically, voice hinting at his annoyance.

[10:20:41 AM] Kyralih: Before she answered Sailor Leviathan's question, Neo Queen Serenity turned her attention to her own senshi. Her gaze fell on them fondly, her eyes searching, as though struggling with the decision to let them go, but finally she nodded, a shared determination in her countenance.

As Yuuta, the new Sailor Ganymede, answered Sailor Leviathan's question with biting sarcasm, a slight sad smile came to her face; this group may not function as coherently as desired, but with strong leadership, she still believed they could accomplish the monumental task before them.
[10:21:23 AM] Sailor CJ: Nice! Venus and Pluto were going too. This was sure to be an easy job!

But then someone spoke up in response to what she said. It was a man of all people!

"Ehhhhhh?" Leviathan said, looking over at Yuuta. "You're not even a senshi. What would you know about pride?"

For a moment, her smile was gone and replaced with an annoyed frown.

[10:23:12 AM] Kyralih: ... A sweatdrop threatened the Queen's noble countenance; suddenly Venus and Pluto's presenece seemed almost necessary; though she did not doubt the abilities of the leader of their rescue team, she knew her friends would be a definite asset.

[10:23:42 AM] Jasper: "We should probably start making our preparations for the voyage," Jasper cut in quickly with a tone that, while not necessarily possessing authority, attempted to assert a sense of it with ironclad reason. He wasn't familiar with the woman or the other male invitee, but it was no place for them to start squabbling.

[10:23:54 AM] ☼Crystalsetsuna: Pluto narrowed her eyes as she saw the fighting about to break out among the young senshi. She grit her teeth and took another step forward, raising her Rod. She brought it down, the edge of the Garnet Orb creating a sharp ringing as it hit the crystal floor. "THAT'S ENOUGH!" she barely rose her voice, yet it echoed against the walls. She glared at them. "You are senshi! And yet you cannot think of those who may be dying?! Show respect for the position and powers you hold!"

[10:24:37 AM] Miss Moon Rose: Sailor Venus nodded her agreement.  "Let us save arguments for after we have saved innocents."

[10:25:15 AM] Kyralih: Neo Queen Serenity managed not to jump at Pluto's command, but only just barely. They'll be fine.

[10:26:03 AM] ☼Verdandi/Pluto: As tensions rose, Bellatrix remained quiet, and simply observed. She didn't know what to say, though personally she wasn't one to judge as she believed everyone had their own reasons for whatever they did, she wasn't going to step in the middle of this beginning arguement. Especially when the normally mild Sailor Pluto began to yell. Yep, better to be quiet in this. Let the more experience senshi argue this point if they wanted.

[10:28:14 AM | Edited 10:28:52 AM] JupiterThunderCrash: Yuuta wasn't entirely sure how to respond to that accusation, but he was still pissed about it. "Why you little"- He was about to go over there and show her exactly how he was a senshi when the others cut it. He instinctively stopped at Pluto's forceful command, the sound of the Garnet Rod piercing through his angry haze. He looked at the floor, cowed for the moment. "I apologize," he mumbled.

[10:28:25 AM] Kyralih: Shadow's talk of preparation was where this discussion needed to turn, and to aide it, and give antagonistic members time to vent their troubles before being sent to aide in this manner, Neo Queen Serenity beckoned to her senshi and, holding the fairy comfortably, retreated from her dias and exited through a pair of back doors, Saturn stepping forward quickly to open them for her.

[10:29:34 AM] Sailor CJ: Sailor Leviathan froze up when Sailor Pluto barked at her. She knew from her human secret identity reporting job that she almost never yelled. If Leviathan was going to get what she wanted, she would have to learn to listen to this senshi and at least pretend like she respected those around her.

"Whatever you say," the senshi responded. She tried desperately to hold back her contempt, but some inevitably showed through.

At least Yuuta was shut up, she figured.

[10:30:35 AM] ☼Crystalsetsuna: Pluto lingered a moment, giving the senshi a solemn gaze, a silent warning to behave themselves while the more experienced guardians were gone. She brought her Rod back up, holding it normally as she turned, following after her Queen and the other senshi.

[10:32:18 AM] Kyralih: Watching the Solar System Senshi retreat, Enyalius glanced at Achelois and stood taller; she'd make sure no one killed each other yet.

[10:34:38 AM] Miss Moon Rose: Sailor Venus straightened her shoulders and followed behind Pluto, glancing back to make sure no other fights would ensure while they were gone.  Hopefully they would be able to discuss the situation peacefully.

[10:34:56 AM] ☼Mercury: Andromeda did not like how the situation had gotten; the group this time seemed less cohesive than the one before. But she hoped that would change, because they needed to watch each other's back. In-fighting was just going to get them killed. As the queen and her court left the room along with the fairy with no more words, she looked around and wondered what they were supposed to do now.

[10:35:31 AM] Jasper: Jasper calmly rose up on his heels, rotating his shoulders with a mild amount of popping noise. It was as if he was getting ready to exercise, or to fight. Turning his head to Enyalius, he could finally acknowledge the lady of war on a verbal basis. "It's nice to see you and Achelois again."

[10:36:44 AM] JupiterThunderCrash: Yuuta snorted under his breath and scuffed at the tile floor with his boot, still upset about the "you're not a real senshi" comment. Was he a real senshi? He still counted even if he was only female in the SIlver Millennium, right? He's glanced at Leviathan and looked away again, not wanting to risk another fight but angry nonetheless.

[10:38:17 AM] Kyralih: Enyalius nodded politely, "You, too; it's been a while," she stated generally; she looked a little preoccupied, but paid attention all the same.

[10:40:34 AM] Sailor CJ: Sailor Leviathan sighed as quiet as she could. She didn't get a straight answer... though she supposed Pluto's comment was the only semblance of one she'd get. They were supposed to do this because... that was it. Because they had to. Ahe well, she'd get a real reward out of it, the ability to go back to her planet without the entire population kicking off her again for her laziness.

She picked her ear.

[10:48:10 AM] Jasper: Jasper's attention flickered towards Yuuta nearby, who seemed to annoyed with their other guest. He'd probably have a chance to talk with him later, given that they had a rather interesting disposition of being the only men that had been invited - or to his knowledge at that moment. But for now, the mysterious senshi's mercenary tone had drawn his interest, and so he took a few steps towards Leviathan to engage her in conversation. "I wasn't expecting such an outlook from you, miss, but I'd like to know a little bit more about yourself."

[10:52:05 AM] ☼Mercury: Seeing the expression on the male senshi - at least, she had guessed that was what he was until the other unknown senshi had accused him to not be one - Andromeda decided to ignore the awkwardness and moved toward him. She usually didn't approach strangers to start up a random conversation, but she had to admit she was curious about him as well. "Hello, I don't believe we've been introduced," she said politely. "I'm Sailor Andromeda." She wanted to say more, but wasn't sure what. Sorry about what the little brat said? Are you really not a senshi? None of those seemed particularly polite, so she left it at that.

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[10:54:52 AM] Sailor CJ: Upon hearing Jasper, Sailor Leviathan was surprised. Someone actually wanted to know about her? She'd hate to admit it, but it was only the second time outside of her planet. She couldn't help but look giddy.

"Leviathan Illusion," she whispered.

Rainbow lights flashed from the bottom of Leviathan's feet. Out of nowhere, music began to play. It was a triumphant blast of horns and whistles. The sailor soldier before Jasper began to pose in dramatic fashion as she shouted something that sounded like it came from an animated television program.

"I am the Agent of Mystery and Wonder! A pretty soldier in a sailor suit from the Planet Leviathan, Sailor Leviathan! You best believe it!"

The music died down in a warbly tone as the illusion went away. She bit her lip and tilted her head in nervousness.

"And... uh... who are you?"

[10:57:54 AM] ☼Verdandi/Pluto: The flashing lights and music caught Bellatrix's attention and she looked over to the source. She couldn't help but to laugh at the introduction. It was a little over the top, but fairly charming, all in all. Perhaps she wasn't as bad as what her previous interactions had lead them all to believe.

[10:59:22 AM] Jasper: Jasper raised a brow, then smiled with a bit of good humor. This woman seemed to be fond of appearances! He decided to play along, following the sounds and her posing with some substantial interest - his hazel eyes taking in every single detail that they could. "Pleased to meet you, Sailor Leviathan. My name is Jasper Franklin, though I'm better known as 'Shadow' to the public. I suppose that having an alias is very important in our line of work, would you agree?"

[10:59:28 AM] JupiterThunderCrash:

Yuuta was snapped out of his small funk by another unfamiliar senshi. The name she gave him rung a bell. "I'm Ganymede," he said simply, introducing himself without a full title. He wasn't really sure what to use at the moment. "I've heard about you from my leader awhile ago. You know Sailor Io, right?"

[11:03:43 AM] ☼Mercury: It hadn't escaped her notice that Ganymede - as he called himself - had not said 'Sailor Ganymede'. She couldn't help but believe it was intentional. If he were really senshi, wouldn't that have been a good time to clarify it indirectly? If so, she had the feeling he did not want to talk about it, and so decided not to ask pointedly about it. When she heard Io's name, she smiled. "Ah, yes! We fought together in a previous battle to assist Neo Queen Serenity as well. So she's your leader? You're from the same planet then. She was a great asset to the team. I am sure you will be as well."

[11:08:51 AM] JupiterThunderCrash: Yuuta scratched the back of his head. "I hope so...She sent me here for some extra training, so I'll try my best." He was there for that reason and to try and fix his Ganymede Badge. They didn't have the technology to really work on it at home, so they had decided to see if it could be repaired in Crystal Tokyo. So far, not much progress had been made.

[11:12:10 AM] Kayariah: ((((Late as always...hello guys xD))))

[11:12:15 AM] Sailor CJ: "Shadow!" she gasped. "Wait, you're THE Shadow? I thought you'd be a lot taller to be honest. You don't seem as violent as I pictured you to be."

What a scoop! So Shadow's name was Jasper Franklin. If only she didn't hear as information as Sailor Leviathan. She could have published it in the newspaper for sure! She'd have to find a way to reveal it some other time in her civilian identity, Rita Sharp.

"Yeah, having an alias is very important, which is why I always stay in disguise when I travel about."

She made a mental note not to reveal anything to these people. If they knew she was Rita Sharp, reporter behind the Sailor Senshi bashing opinion columns like "Sailor Mercury, Has She Been Gaining Weight?," she wasn't sure how much longer she'd have to live.

[11:15:05 AM] Jasper: "Let's just say that I will adapt to my surroundings," Jasper replied with a small smirk. It was a strange mix of compliment and insult that, coming from Leviathan herself, seemed more humorous.

[11:17:10 AM] ☼Mercury: Andromeda nodded in understanding. It made sense to want to train from the best senshi in the universe. "Well, don't let what she said got you down," she nodded at Leviathan, who now seemed to be... half flirting with Shadow. "I've not been at this very long either. But as long as we've got each other's back, we'll be fine." She tried to feel more confident than she felt, not really knowing how much danger they were facing this time around. But it couldn't be worse than The Collector... right?

[11:19:40 AM] *** Kyralih added ☼Chmia/Venus ***

[11:24:22 AM] JupiterThunderCrash: Yuuta wasn't expecting Andromeda to try to comfort him, but he did appreciate it. "Uh, thank you..." he said. "I'm not much of a planner, but I can guard anyone who needs it. Teamwork is important in a fight." At least some of the senshi were willing to get along.

[11:25:04 AM] ☼Crystalsetsuna: Sailor Pluto strode through the doors back into the room, her expression grim and saddened. She tucked something away in the folds of her skirts, into the dimensional pocket they all had. She looked at the senshi gathered and her expression hardened a bit in determination. She came forward to them, holding her staff with both hands. "It is time. Is everyone ready to go?"

[11:27:47 AM] Jasper: Jasper turned from Leviathan, giving Pluto the benefit of his undivided attention. There would be more time for each of them to become familiar with one another on a personal and social basis, but for now, it was time to get ready for the voyage to Zenar. "Yes, I am ready."

[11:28:19 AM] ☼Mercury: She was glad Ganymede agreed, though her attention soon shifted when the doors opened again and Sailor Pluto reentered. She looked even more concerned than before, and Andromeda tried not to feel nervous. When Pluto posed her question, Andromeda took one step forward. "I am ready."

[11:30:00 AM] Kyralih: Enyalius and Achelois nodded, striding forward towards the connected balcony.  A third senshi, new to them all, followed behind. ((Sailor Soul))

[11:31:54 AM] Sailor CJ: Sailor Leviathan didn't know what to think of Jasper. Was that a threat or simply a cute comment? She would have to be careful of him... especially his ability to blend into the shadows. Though she supposed he could be of some geniune help.

When Sailor Pluto tucked something into her skirt, Sailor Leviathan froze up again. What did she just do? Seriously, what was that she did just there? The senshi moved her gloved hands to her skirt and gasped. SHE HAD POCKETS THIS WHOLE TIME. She could have been keeping so much in here! Like her reporter's notebook and her cell phone. And... wait a second, there was infinite space! Why didn't Guardian Leviathan tell her about this?

Oh wait, she thought. That's right. It's because she's an @$$.

"I guess I'm ready too," Sailor Leviathan said like a parrot after the other senshi. She wondered if she'd regret this decision.

[11:34:58 AM] JupiterThunderCrash: Yuuta nodded, grabbing the badge pinned to his shirt in anticipation. If they were leaving soon, he needed to transform. "Ganymede Moon Power, Make Up!" When the metallic shine and electric burst faded, he was wearing a full suit of silver and green armor, with a pair of bronze wings on his back and an eagle shaped helmet. The only part of his face still visible were his glowing eyes. "Ready." Ganymede Knight said.

[11:40:13 AM] Miss Moon Rose: Sailor Venus re-entered the room, her head high, but a pained look in her eyes.  She did her best to mask her emotions.

[11:40:34 AM] Jasper: "This isn't my favorite part, to be honest." Jasper quipped as he began to focus and regulate his breathing, considering some of the lessons learned since he had to improvise a method of following after Enyalius some five months ago. While some progress was made, he had arrived at the conclusion that the senshi's capability for interstellar flight was simply superior to his own. To make the voyage, he would have to shroud himself in a telekinetic sphere and propel it through space - a much more complex effort than the senshi forming their wings.  Compared to them, Shadow's efforts could be interpreted as him attempting to ice-skate uphill in a blizzard - but then again, when did anything ever go easy for him?

[11:47:15 AM] Kyralih: Enyalius paused, her eyes catching on Shadow's expression, and remembered back a few months to the state he was in when he rendezvoused with the bigger group - how his nose had been bleeding, his skin pale, his state generally weakened, and she paused, considering. She had navigated just fine leading the small commander around last time, and of the group, she believed she and Achelois were the most experienced fliers, though she confessed to know little about the actual day-to-day happenings with the Solar System senshi.

She wondered briefly if he would accept her proposal, or how he would feel that the proposal even be made, but decided to offer quietly anyway. Casually, she approached her ally, brushing her long hair over her shoulder, and in hushed tones offered, "If you would like, I can fly you to our destination. You will need to use your powers to stop suffocation and freezing, but I can propel you."

[11:49:20 AM] Miss Moon Rose: Approaching Pluto, Venus murmured, "Are we going to teleport?"

[11:51:52 AM] ☼Crystalsetsuna: Pluto looked at Venus then the other senshi. After a moments thought, she shook her head, whispering back. "Unlikely. Some of these senshi seem very young...I doubt they have the ability yet, let alone the strength. We cannot be weak before we get to Zenar. You know this. We must help this planet. We shall all fly."

[11:53:00 AM] Kyralih: Before Pluto could step through the doorway onto the balcony, Saturn appeared behind her and softly took her hand. The senshi appeared as a young adult now, contemporary with Princess Serenity; she looked very different from the small girl of nearly a millennia ago, but the love in her eyes was exactly the same. She didn't say a word, just stared up at her Setsuna-mama as any child would, her expression worried yet faithful.

[11:53:11 AM] Miss Moon Rose: Venus sighed.  She hated flying.  "It was worth a shot," she said back, trying to enlighten the situation.

[11:54:25 AM] Jasper: "That.. would be a wonderful kindess. Thank you." If Enyalius was able to offer him propulsion (of which he had no doubts to her ability), Shadow would be able to maintain his proper fighting form for their arrival. He gave the Senshi of War a short nod, then shifted his gaze back to Venus and considered her perspective. Well, that was at least one thing they held in common.

[11:55:03 AM] ☼Crystalsetsuna: Pluto paused, feeling the small hand. She looked down at the girl and felt her heart wrench to see the young woman she had considered a daughter, even since she and Neptune, and Uranus had adopted her. She bit her bottom lip as she slowly crouched on one knee, looking Saturn in the eyes. "I know you will protect the city, and the royal family while I am gone, right?" She asked quietly, even as the tears began welling in her eyes now. She had remained stoic, but even she had her limits

[11:57:49 AM] Kyralih: Saturn nodded firmly, then hugged Pluto as tight as she could. "I won't let you down."

"We'll keep an eye on things, too," Uranus offered with only a whisper of bravado in her tone, suddenly standing behind Saturn.

Neptune smiled softly, "Be safe."

[11:59:44 AM] ☼Crystalsetsuna: Pluto hugged Saturn tightly, then slowly pulled herself to her feet. She turned to the couple and smiled a little sadly at what had become her family. She hugged them together. There were no words she could say to express what she was feeling, so she slowly turned and stepped out onto the balcony. She closed her eyes as wings unfurled from her back, and she lifted into the air, looking down as she waited for the others.

[12:01:45 PM] Kyralih: With a whisper, a door on the other side of the chamber opened to admit King Endymion, resplendant in his royal garb. Slightly behind him walked a well-dressed man, a large pillow supported by both arms in front of him. With a nod to every senshi he passed, King Endymion stopped before Shadow, and turned slightly to take a long sword off of the pillow. He grasped it by the hilt, supporting its blade in his gloved hand. "Jasper Franklin," he began, then corrected himself, "Shadow, to perform at your best, will you take this blade to protect innocents from darkness?"

[12:01:45 PM] Sailor CJ: Flying? Sailor Leviathan knew all about flying since her planet and Guardian Leviathan kicked her out of her home world. Honestly, she didn't mind more flying if that's what it took to reach home again.

The fake smile came across her face again as she prepared to leave with the other senshi. She'd put on a good face, but she was sure this wasn't going to be a good time, especially with what she'd experienced with the other senshi. Doubts and laughter, that's all they bothered to give her (at least in her eyes).

She watched the touching scene with the outer senshi as though it was some alien interaction. She had never experienced such a friendship with another person, not even with Guardian Leviathan who was supposed to be closest to her heart. To her, they were undoubtly hiding something from each other. They likely hated Pluto and were only lying about seeing her sad to go.

How could such a friendship exist in this cold galaxy?

Sailor Leviathan hesistantly flew, waving her arms slightly in a flapping motion. Her wings formed in as she began to fly, looking almost like fins, rather than something angelic.

"Let's go already," she said with an annoyed face. "I hate looking like a fairy... No offense to the fairy.

[12:04:51 PM] ☼Mercury: She heard the word 'flying' and remembered the wings that had sprouted from her back the last time, without her knowing she was able to do that. Thinking of flying again intimidated her - she would much rather be in the water than the sky where there was nothingness all around - and memories of traversing space while trying to avoid heavy flying objects made her gut twist. Lamenting the lack of other options, Andromeda summoned her wings nonetheless, feeling her body become weightless. She tried to remember how to control the flight and tentatively joined the others.

[12:05:16 PM] JupiterThunderCrash: "You don't even know where we're going..." Ganymede Knight said, his voice echoing a little in his helmet now. He concentrated, and the folded bronze wings on his back spread out like real ones, crackling with electricity. They flapped a few times, pushing him off the ground until he was hovering in place. He'd show Leviathan he was just as good as the rest of them.

[12:08:51 PM] Miss Moon Rose: Sailor Venus took a deep breath and allowed her wings to protrude from her back. She didn't life off yet, after seeing Endymion.  She waited for him to finish talking with Jasper before she would approach.

[12:11:09 PM] Jasper: Shadow turned to face the king as he was approached, taking to a knee. He had a deep-seated respect for Endymion that had not wavered with time, strong enough to push him to the very ends of reality in order to rescue the King, Neo Queen Serenity, and her court from the hands of a kidnapper and graverobber. The sword itself had once belonged to Jasper, but he gave it back to the royal family - it was technically their property (as an Earth Kingdom artifact), and he needed some time to come to terms with its associated memories. "Yes, your Highness. I will take up the sword and drive the threat of darkness away from the innocent."

[12:13:03 PM] Kyralih: "Thank you, Shadow," he replied, turning the sword hilt-first towards the man, "Our thoughts go with you."

[12:21:56 PM] Jasper: Slowly, Shadow's hands reached forward to accept the ancient blade from King Endymion. He stood up and secured the weapon to his backside, whispering a barely audible thanks as he prepared to take flight with Enyalius's assistance.

[12:27:49 PM] Miss Moon Rose: Seeing the conversation end, Venus approached Endymion, forgetting to bow.  Her eyes glinted with concern.  "Don't let anything happen to her," Venus said, her voice a low whisper.  "Please."

[12:29:11 PM] Kyralih: King Endymion nodded to Venus, knowing well her worry, and retreated to Neo Queen Serenity's side, taking her hand supportively.

Enyalius stepped outside, then offered her arm to Shadow; once they left the atmosphere they could easily travel side-by-side, but the initial take-off would be a little too violent on his arm if they were to just clasp hands. "Stand on my foot - don't worry, the armor will bear it - and hold on tight; this will get windy."

[12:34:44 PM] Miss Moon Rose: Her worries finally quelled, Venus allowed her wings to lift her gently off of the ground.  She watched, intrigued, as Enyalius and Shadow worked out a method of transportation.

XD I'm going to start bolding all my spoken words again to make it easier for me to keep track of. XD It's not necessary to follow my lead, and please don't think my characters are always shouting! lol