Like a Fairy
Written for UsaMamo Week 2023, Day 6
An injured Usagi leads the nijizuishou to not only replenish her energy, but also form the Ginzuishou.
Note: I really wanted to write a calm, descriptive feeling surrounding the Ginzuishou and wings. Instead I'm on this Reveal AU kick. I hope this is still enjoyable!
No Archive Warnings. Audiences Teen and Up.
“I am the beautiful sailor-suited Senshi, Sailor Moon! In the name of the moon, I’ll punish you! – AHHHH!” The Senshi of the moon started running haphazardly as the youma began hurling acidic projectiles her way.
“I didn’t sign up for this!” Sailor Moon screamed, still running.
“You stupid Senshi,” Zoisite said, twirling a lock of his hair, the final nijizuishou in his grasp. “Now if only Cape Boy shows up, we can finally end this.”
A red rose flew right into the youma’s chest, causing it to scream and cease its projectile throwing. Sailor Moon doubled over in relief.
“I’m not giving up my nijizuishou, Zoisite,” Tuxedo Kamen said firmly as he went to Sailor Moon’s side. “Are you alright?” he asked.
“Yes, thank you, Tuxedo Kamen-sama.” She drew herself up to her full height. “Moon Tiara Boomerang!” she cried. Instead of disintegrating, the youma exploded upon impact, catching Sailor Moon full on.
Sailor Moon felt her fuku start to disintegrate, burning the injuries underneath. It was unbearable. “Forgive me,” she told her Senshi as she released her henshin, panting weakly. Before anyone could react, Zoisite had teleported to Usagi’s side, holding her like a shield, a hand holding her neck and the underside of her jaw, tilting her face upward.
“The nijizuishou, now!” Zoisite demanded.
Tuxedo Kamen was trembling, staring at the girl he knew all too well. His hand twitched in indecision.
Everyone, even Zoisite, fell to their knees at the ear-shattering noise, allowing Usagi to roll away from the Dark Kingdom General. “How DARE you use me as a hostage!” she shouted, clutching her torso in pain. The others raced to her side, shielding her protectively. Sailor Mercury was scanning Usagi swiftly while Sailor Mars and Sailor Jupiter looked ready to do damage. Tuxedo Kamen stood behind Usagi, ready to whisk her away at any moment.
“It doesn’t look good, Moon,” Sailor Mercury murmured. Usagi’s energy was draining from her wounds.
“It doesn’t matter,” Usagi murmured back, trembling with the effort to stand. “He’s not going to stop until he’s taken out all of us.”
“No! I’m not letting Tuxedo Kamen-sama face him alone. And remember – I have nijizuishou, too. As Zoisite says, this ends here.” She took a deep breath before yelling, “Moon Prism Power, Make Up!” The magic enveloped her, coruscating in the night. Once again she was clad in her fuku, striking her signature pose, eyes glittering furiously at Zoisite. “For wreaking havoc and attempting extortion, I will not forgive you!”
“Big words from a little girl,” he said. “How old are you, twelve?”
“How old are you, with all of those wrinkles?”
“How dare you! I keep my face properly moisturized, thank you very much!”
There was a beat of silence.
“I didn’t know the Dark Kingdom had skincare products,” Sailor Jupiter snickered.
“Whatever it is, it’s not working,” Sailor Mars said with a smirk.
“SHUT UP!” Zoisite roared, flinging Dark Energy at them. All of them blocked; however, Sailor Moon, being already injured, fell to her knees. She was consequently cocooned in Tuxedo Kamen’s cloak.
“Stay with me,” Tuxedo Kamen murmured to Sailor Moon.
“I might not make it,” she gasped. “Just focus on yourself.”
She blinked then looked up at him. She couldn’t make out his expression behind the mask. “Protect our princess, please,” she whispered, handing him her nijizuishou. “That’s all I ask.” She went limp, the henshin once again falling.
“Moon!” Mercury screamed as she ran to her friend’s side, having noted the critical energy levels.
“That’s one Senshi down,” Zoisite taunted as he started throwing more Dark Energy blasts at them.
“SAILOR MOON! WAKE UP! PLEASE!” The girls all screamed as they dodged the attacks. Then something miraculous happened. The nijizuishou appeared, hovering over Usagi, glittering with energy. She floated upward as the nijizuishou encircled her, like electrons around a nucleus, faster and faster, its magic reflecting off her pale skin. Then the nijizuishou coalesced, their colors mixing until a glittering crystal formed. The Maborishino Ginzuishou had formed at last. It lowered itself and disappeared into Usagi’s chest, the impact causing silver light to extend from every pore of her body. Then she was lowered onto the ground, slowly and carefully, back where she’d been by Tuxedo Kamen’s side, still sleeping, once again Sailor Moon.
“Her energy levels have stabilized,” Sailor Mercury said in wonder.
“MY GINZUISHOU!” Zoisite screamed, infuriated by this turn of events. He made to grab Sailor Moon.
Along with the three attacks, roses flew at the Dark Kingdom General. But he teleported, dodging effortlessly. A bubble surrounded Usagi; before anyone could stop it, she was back in Zoisite’s arms. With a sinister laugh Zoisite went to teleport back to the Dark Kingdom. Then a brilliantly bright light overcame them all, blinding them. The heroes felt the flutter of kisses brush their faces, energy caressing their forms. Zoisite screamed and gurgled, the power obviously overwhelming him. And then the light vanished. They blinked away the brightness. Sailor Moon, clad in wings, held a slumped over Zoisite in her arms. She lowered them slowly to the ground; the wings fading. The others moved to attack until Sailor Moon held up a hand. “He’s been healed,” she said simply; the others frowned in confusion.
“The Ginzuishou disappeared inside of you,” Sailor Mars said.
“Way to state the obvious, pyro.”
“No need to be snarky,” Sailor Mercury admonished, scanning Sailor Moon.
“Sorry. It’s been a long day.” She turned to Tuxedo Kamen who still hovered worriedly. “So, I guess I’m keeping your nijizuishou,” she said wryly.
“So it would seem.” He looked at Sailor Mercury expectantly.
“It’s disappeared,” Sailor Mercury said with a furrow of her brows.
“And her injuries?” Tuxedo Kamen pressed.
“You still have some physical injuries, Moon,” Sailor Mercury said worriedly.
“What’s today? Wednesday, right?” Sailor Moon asked.
“Yeah,” Sailor Jupiter confirmed.
Sailor Moon cursed. “I need to sleep this off.”
“Can you get your mom to sign off on a sick day?” Sailor Mars asked worriedly.
“No. The best I can do is sleep in.”
“I’ll just go slow, you know. Not run. Not…bump into things. What’s one detention anyway? Or a few…however long this is going to heal.”
“Business as usual, eh, Moon? So, what are we going to do about Zoisite?” Sailor Jupiter asked.
“He’s healed,” Sailor Moon said with a shrug.
“Leave him,” Tuxedo Kamen said shortly. “Healed or not, what he did was unforgiveable.” He looked Sailor Moon up and down.
Sailor Moon blushed. “I’ll be fine,” she said gently. “Let’s just go home – wha-” she gasped as Tuxedo Kamen picked her up.
“I’m not leaving you to go home by yourself,” he said firmly.
“We can get her home, Tuxedo Kamen!” Sailor Mars said.
“Yeah, she’s not telling you who she is or where she lives,” Sailor Mercury added.
“I’ll be alright,” she promised, a gloved hand reaching out to cup his face.
His jaw clenched. “Very well,” he said reluctantly, releasing her.
She turned towards the group, blinking slowly. Then the silver light radiated once more, and ethereal wings expanded outward. Upward she flew, gracefully, with a trail of sparkles in her wake, like a fairy. The others were stunned as they watched her go, before they quickly dispersed. Tuxedo Kamen broke their unspoken rule; he flew after her coruscating form, watching until she reached what he assumed was her bedroom window. He hovered on a nearby rooftop long after the lights went out, waiting for a sign that she was alright, relieved that she did leave her home – late as usual – but at a slow pace. He quickly backtracked until he met her at their usual place, but this time he didn’t collide with her; instead, expressing his worry, he walked her to school. He spent the rest of the day being kind and solicitous until she grew suspicious of his interest. Still, he refused to fight with her.
He would worry about the Ginzuishou and the princess later. He knew the Senshi and he were on the side of protecting the princess. He was willing to work through whatever needed to happen – no matter how long it took.
Meanwhile, a bewildered Zoisite, who had lived on Earth more than a thousand years ago and had no memory of his doings while part of the Dark Kingdom, was roaming the streets of Juuban looking for the other Shitennou and his prince.
