Legal Gig: Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon is property of Toei 
Animation and Takeuchi Naoko. Project: Sailor Earth and The 
Utopian Chronicles are property of Tory L. Brown Any reference 
to anyone living or dead is purely coincidental, or the author 
just lost her mind for a second or so...

Characters: Sailor Earth/Sailor Utopia/Takanera Moshi, 
Tenchino Miko, Tenchino Moshi, Sailor Neo Earth, Sailor 
Paradise and Tenchino Hoshi belongs to Tory L. Brown.  
Should they be used without her permission, I just hope 
your insurance is paid up.

Arc Notes:
Oh it's about to hit da fan!

Moshi: Off da heezy fo sheezy!
Minako: Fa shizzle ma nizzle!
Others: ...
Tory: Mental note: Never let them watch MTV...

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                   ::T h e  U t o p i a n   C h r o n i c l e s::

                                By: Tory L. Brown 
                              (tory_brown@yahoo.com)

                           
     ::A r c  T w e n t y - T w o::

	Closure Part Two


	Mamoru was getting worried, he didn't much 
like the conspiratorial looks crossing the Moshis' 
faces as they continued to whisper, every few seconds 
a different Moshi peered over the group, either 
glaring or laughing at Hoshi.

	The Inner Senshi sensed the change in the 
atmosphere also.  Rei, even though she'd roughly 
shoved him, stood in front of Hoshi, ready to brave 
any sudden Moshi onslaught.  The others quickly 
took noticed and moved into position.

	The group stopped whispering and suddenly 
broke apart.  Anger stepped forward and spoke.  
"We've come to a decision."

	Mamoru and the Senshi stiffened.  They 
didn't like the fact that Anger was being the 
spoke person for the group.

	Anger looked at her fellow Moshis.  The 
different colored ribbons all bobbed as they nodded.  
She turned back to the others and continued.  
"We've decided to merge back together."

	Love shook her head.  "Oh no, I'm not going 
back to THAT!"

	Anger glared at Love.  "When I say we, I mean 
WE!" she snapped, motioning to the other four Moshis.

	Mamoru stepped in between Anger and Love 
to put off any fights.  "Why won't you go back?" he asked.

	Love looked at Hoshi. "Because of him," she said 
flatly, her violet eyes shimmered with tears.  "If I go back, it'll kill her."

	Everyone looked at Love in disbelief.  Minako stepped 
forward and touched her on the shoulder.  "You can't mean that!"

	"I mean it," Love said smartly.  "I'm tired of constantly 
explaining him!" she pointed at Jadeite in frustration. "He's always
 harping about him.  I've always told Hoshi I love him, not Jadeite!  
I wouldn't tell him to leave his best friend, but he always asks of 
me to do the same!"

	Mamoru turned to look at Hoshi and saw him cover his 
face with his hands.

	Tears started streaming down Love's face.  "Time and 
time again, he complained and I told him that I would not forsake 
my friend simply because he was insecure.  Of course, she," Love 
pointed at the statue of Moshi. "was too torn between her past and 
her future to get everything straight.  It's best that I stay away.  I'd 
rather she live than die pining for that idiot!"

	"Oh no," Minako said quietly.  "I didn't know how heart 
broken she was."

	Hoshi sighed loudly.  "I didn't know.  I swear, I didn't know!"

	Rei looked at him.  Anger was still visible in her violet gaze.  
"Well now you do."

	Jadeite glared at Hoshi.  "It's the same as I told you before 
and you still didn't believe me or her! Some trust that is!"

	Before anyone could stop him, Hoshi was on his feet and 
in Jadeite's face.  "Don't you start this again! This is YOUR entire fault!"

	"Oh don't blame me!" Jadeite roared.  "I'm not the idiot 
that called my supposed girlfriend a cheat AND a liar!"

	Hoshi growled under his breath.  "I never did such a thing!"

	The ex-general gave a harsh bark of laughter.  "Really? 
Then what would you call it? Every time she explained it to you, 
you never believed her."

	Love sighed, more tears falling down her face.  "See 
what I mean? More fighting, more arguing and nothing's happening.  
When she was Mosite, I didn't exist.  I didn't come into existence 
until she became Moshi and she who loves Hoshi, not Jadeite.  
The bond they have comes from their past and what they went 
through together.  The way I function with Jadeite is totally different 
than Hoshi."

	She walked across the room to the statue.  Sitting on the 
edge of the couch she touched the statue's face.  "Hoshi is the one 
she wants to be with, not Jadeite.  Hoshi doesn't want to believe 
her, no matter how many times she says so.  I'd rather she be like 
Mosite than have me back."

	Jadeite jumped to his feet.  "You can't do that! Being 
Mosite again will kill her!"

	Love shook her head.  "Better to be cold than live sick 
with a broken heart.  Gomen nasai, Hoshi, you've hurt me," she 
paused. "us, for the last time."

	Usagi stepped into view, blocking Love's retreat from the 
apartment.  "You can't just walk out like that! If you don't want to 
go back because of Hoshi, then do it for Moshi-chan's sake.  She'll 
be worse off than before without Love!"

	Love looked at Usagi with watery eyes.  "Usagi-chan, 
could you live, knowing that Ru-chan never believed a word 
you said?"  When Usagi didn't respond, Love nodded.  "I thought 
so."

	"Masaka," Ami whispered sadly.  

	Rei took her turn and rushed forward.  "Don't." was all she 
said, her own violet eyes shimmered sadly.

	Love smiled at Rei.  "Arigato, Rei-chan.  At least you knew
 how Moshi was feeling."

	Makoto spoke up.  "You can't leave her.  She'd never 
know what it'd be like to love again! How can you just give up 
when you fought so hard to exist?"

	"Hai," Minako added.  "Sure she never had love before, 
but it you leave she'll lose her love for everything.  Family, 
friends...even future spouses!"

	"Could you do that, knowing that even the love we 
have as siblings will vanish?"  Mamoru asked softly, staring hard 
into her eyes.

	Love grimaced.  "She's on her own!"  She threw open 
the door and ran out, tears streaming down her face.

	"This is worse than before!" Miko exclaimed, giving chase 
with Chibimo on her heels.

	"Matte!" Usagi cried as the two girls left.

	"What are we going to do?" Ami asked.

	The room was silent while everyone pondered on what 
just took place.  Hoshi quirked a red eyebrow as something caught 
his attention.

	"Is it me, or was their hair blonde, not black?" he asked.

	A cold bead of sweat slid down Mamoru's face.  "Yaa..."

* * * *

	He was standing in the parking lot of the apartment 
complex when he saw a dark haired girl wearing a pink bow 
dash from the front door and head down the street.  Seconds 
later, two more girls appeared, these two were blonde.  A smirk 
crossed his face as he saw his two targets follow the first girl.

	"They couldn't have made this any better," he said with 
a grin.  He reached for the gun on his thigh and checked the clip.  
Two shots would be all he needed.  Adjusting his gloves and trench 
coat, he silently followed.

	"Chibimo, Miko.  You won't get away this time and your 
precious "daddy" can't help."

* * * *

	"We'd better do it," Happy said with a grin.

	Sad sighed loudly.  "I don't know, maybe Love was right?"

	"No, she wasn't!" Usagi exclaimed.  "Love is confused.  
Moshi can't survive without her.  I'm sure you all remember what 
it was like before!"

	Bad nodded.  "It is true, but things were alot better when 
I was in control," she said with a grin.  "We didn't have to worry about 
such sloppiness like Love."

	Anger let out a growl and glared at Bad.  "We've already 
decided what to do, now let's do it!"

	"Hai!" the other Moshi's responded.

	One by one, they walked towards the couch until they 
formed a half circle.  Happy looked over her shoulder.  "We'll need 
the Ginzuishou."

	Usagi nodded and stepped forward.  She reached up, 
unclipped the brooch from her bow, and held it out.  The brooch 
opened, revealing the stone within.

	A bright light filled the room, growing and expanding slowly 
until it engulfed everyone.  When the light dissipated, Moshi was left 
sitting on the couch, blinking bleary at the people standing nearby.

	"Nan da?" she asked, looking around the room.

	"Mo-chan!" Makoto exclaimed, rushing to her side.  "How 
do you feel?"

	"Mako-chan?" Moshi asked.  She blinked it again, it was so 
slow it was almost audible.  "Fine, I guess.  What's going on?" she 
asked confused.

	Hoshi looked at her, unsure of how she would react to 
his presence.  "Moshi?"

	Moshi's head whipped towards him and a sneer crossed 
her face so harsh and ugly, he jumped back.  "What the hell are 
you doing here?" she growled.

	"Wha.." Hoshi trailed off.

	"I said, why in the hell are you doing here?" she growled 
again, getting to her feet and getting in his face.  "You've got some 
nerve being here after the way you've treated me!"

	"Uhoh," Jadeite mumbled.  "Welcome back, Mosite."

* * * *

	Chibimo and Miko were quickly gaining on Love.  The 
siblings were so busy chasing after the wayward emotion that 
they didn't noticed that they were being followed themselves.

	"I keep forgetting mama once ran track!" Miko huffed 
as they rounded another corner.

	Something dark flashed in the corner of Chibimo's eye 
and reacting quickly.  Rushing forward, she jumped onto her sister 
and threw them both to the ground.
	
	"Nee-chan!" Miko growled. A soft pop filled her ears and 
Chibimo groaned and slumped against her.  She rolled under the 
weight of her sister and looked up and her eyes grew large.

	"Hello, Mi-chan," the man said mockingly, the barrel of 
his .45 pointed at her forehead. 

	Love paused and turned.  Seeing the two girls on the 
ground spurred her into action.  Not even pausing, she charged 
forward and threw her body into the man, knocking him 
backwards and causing the gun to skitter away.

	Miko climbed from under Chibimo's limp body and saw 
why her sister fainted.  A small nickel sized wound was on her side 
and slowly oozing blood.

	Love was pouncing on the man, knocking the air from 
his lungs.  She repeated the jumping up and down until he passed 
out.  "Transform!" Love screamed.

	Miko nodded.  "Neo Earth Transform!" Bright purple and 
yellow light surrounded Miko, changing her clothing to the fuku 
of Neo Sailor Earth.  Her right fist glowed slightly as she stood over 
the unconscious man.

	Love jumped to her feet and dusted her skirt off.  "I'm 
going back for help!"

	"Hai, I'll take care of him," Neo Earth said, a grimace 
across her face.

* * * *

	Back at the apartment, chaos was in full swing.  It took 
everyone on hand to keep Moshi from literally killing Hoshi.

	"Rotten son of a bi—" Moshi bit out before Rei pushed 
her back onto the couch.

	The front door blew open and Love appeared.  Her 
dark hair was a mess and tears were streaming from her eyes.  
"Minna! It's Chibimo and Miko! He's found them! They're in trouble!"

	At the mention of the siblings, everyone moved in to 
action.  They rushed outside, with Mamoru dragging a fussing 
Moshi and waited for Love to give directions.  Following the 
frantic emotion, they approached the spot where Love left 
them.

	"They're gone!" she squeaked.

	Mamoru skidded to a stop, releasing Moshi's arm.  He 
felt his heart drop into his feet when he saw the sprinkles of 
blood on the ground.  "Were either one of them hurt?"
	
	Love nodded.  "Chibimo, he shot her."

	Rei gasped.  "Like Hoshi-san?"

	Love nodded again.  "She threw herself on Miko to 
keep her from getting hurt."

	"Where could have they went?" Usagi asked, her blue 
eyes growing large with fear.  

	Mamoru rolled up his sleeve and got down on one 
knee.  "I can find them."  He touched the ground with a glowing 
hand and searched the Earth to locate them.  Images of people 
around the planet breezed through his mind as he zeroed in on 
his nieces.  His eyes flew open.  "I found them.  Ikuzo!"  He stood 
up and took off in a run.

	Jadeite and Moshi watched everyone run off.  He 
turned to her and said, "That was the power of the prince, our 
prince."

	Moshi nodded.  "Hai, I know.  I still remember it."

	Minako stopped and looked back.  "Come on, you 
two!"


* * * *

	"Neo Life Force!" Neo Earth yelled, sending the ball of 
energy at the man.  With a grin he ducked sideways and let 
loose another bullet.

	"Abunai!" Paradise yelled.  Holding her injured side, 
she shoved Neo Earth to the ground.  The bullet whizzed past 
her cheek, leaving a scratch in its wake.  "Total Confusion!"

	The dark cloud emerged from her tiara and surrounded 
the man.  His steely grey eyes fuzzed over with confusion as he 
dropped the gun.

	Neo Earth took a chance and raced over, propelling 
her body into his, knocking him to the ground.  She lifted one 
booted foot, prepared to kick him right where it hurts when 
Paradise stopped her.

	"Let's get out of here," she said with a wince.  The edge 
of her skirt was now dark orange with blood.  The two turned to 
leave and stopped short.  Sailormars was standing before them.

	"Chibimo-chan," Sailormars said.  Her violet gaze went 
to the wound on the girl's side.

	"Rei-san!" Paradise said with a sigh.  "Is Mamrou-oji and 
Mama with you?"

	Mars nodded and pointed over her shoulder.  The 
remainder of the group was finally reaching the area.  

	Tuxedo Mask walked over to his injured niece.  "Let 
me take a look at that."  He reached out with a glowing hand.  
Paradise closed her eyes in relief as her wound was healed.

	"Arigato," she replied.

	He folded his arms and glared at his future nieces.  
"Now we need some answers.  Who is he and why is he after 
Hoshi and you?"

	They both froze.  Both pairs of eyes, blue and violet 
were huge and round with fear.

	"Ano…" Neo Earth started.  

	"Wel—say, let's take Hoshi-san out of here? Ne, 
Mi-chan?"  Paradise said quickly, grabbing Hoshi's arm.

	"Let's!" Neo Earth replied with a large grin, grabbing 
Hoshi's other arm.

	Together they turned to leave with a confused 
Hoshi, only to be stopped by an irate Utopia. 

	"Just where do you two think you're going?" Utopia 
asked.  The violet eyes were flashing with anger.

	"Uh—" Paradise stammered.

	"Uh-—nothing!" Utopia exclaimed.  "We're going to 
get to the bottom of this and that means START TALKING!" 
she roared, balling her fists and taking a step forward.  Jadeite 
rushed forward and put his hands on her shoulders to keep 
her from stalking forward.

	Paradise and Neo Earth shrank backwards and hid 
behind Hoshi.  Hoshi didn't want to feel the brunt of her rage 
again, so he ducked out of the range of fire and hid Jupiter.

	"So you're still not talking?" Utopia said with a smirk.  
"I've just had about enough of this cloak-and-dagger nonsense!"

	The man on the ground started to groan.  He moved 
to a sitting position and rubbed his dark cap of hair.  "What---where?"

	"Venus, imayo!" Utopia ordered, pointing at the man 
with a finger.

	Venus blanched at the way Utopia was tossing orders.  
"Venus Love Me Chain!"  The golden chain flew from her hands 
and wrapped around the confused man tightly, earning a slight 
squawk of protest from him.

	Utopia walked forward and kicked his gun away.  
She kneeled and looked him in his face.  Paradise and Neo 
Earth had huge drops of sweat on their face.  "Ara, don't get 
too close…he's dangerous!" Paradise advised.

	Utopia cocked a dark eyebrow at the man.  "He 
doesn't seem scary," she said to Paradise.  When Paradise 
seemed to choke on a response, she turned her attention 
back to the man.  "Now, what's your problem?"  She cracked 
her knuckles.

	The man strained against his restraints, when they 
wouldn't give away, he let out a loud sigh and looked up 
at Utopia. "If I wanted you to know, I'd tell you!"

	An evil grin slid across Utopia's face as she grabbed 
the front of the man's shirt.  Before anyone could do anything, 
her fist connected with the side of his jaw.  "Now, I'll ask again," 
Utopia said, still grinning.

	"What…" *punch*
	"Is…" *punch*
	"Your…" *punch*
	"Problem?" *punch*

	By the time she was finished, blood was seeping 
from the corner of his mouth and he was sagging against her. 

	Tuxedo Kamen rushed forward and yanked Utopia 
away from the even more confused man.  "What are you 
doing?!"  The look in her eyes scared him to the core.  

	"I'm trying to get to the root of the problem.  No 
one wants to talk, so I figure I'll beat it out of him."  The grin 
on her face widened at the prospect of beating the man.  

	Kamen felt a lump form in his throat.  The level of 
brutality of Utopia's questioning had quieted the rest of the 
Senshi into a stunned silence. 

	A loud groan escaped the man's lips as he pushed 
himself up onto his knees.  The love-me chain melted away, 
freeing his arms.  He gingerly touched his bruised jaw, testing 
to see if it was broken.  For a teen, she had a good left hook, 
one more punch and it would have broken.  "I thought you 
senshi were all about love and justice," he joked, spitting out 
what looked like a loose tooth.

	Utopia turned her attention back to the man.  "Gomen, 
that's Sailormoon's territory," she said with a scoff, hiking a thumb 
at a stunned Sailormoon.  "I, however, am a bit different.  Now, 
are you going to answer my questions, or do I need to tap your
jaw one more time?"

	The man didn't speak; he lifted his gaze to Utopia's face. 
She felt a shiver run down her spine when her eyes connected 
with his gray ones. "Shimatta!" she cursed and jumped back.  
Paradise and Neo Earth squeaked and took a step back as 
Utopia rounded on them. 

	"Wait, what's happening here?!" Jadeite exclaimed.  
"What did you find out!?"

	She cursed under her breath before speaking out loud.  
"This man here…" Utopia trailed off.  "Is my son."

	Before she could catch herself, Paradise cursed, "Kuso!"	




To be continued


Oshimai, da yo!

Next Arc: Closure Pt 3

*** JAPANESE USED IN ARC TWENTY - ONE***

-kun,-chan,-san,-sama -- honorifics denoting, respect and/or affection.

Abunai – Watch out
Ano – verbal pause like Um
Ara – Ohhh/Umm
Arigato - Thank you
Gomen – Sorry
Yaa – like "oh boy!"
Hai -- Yes.
Ima(yo) – Now
Iku(zo) – Let's go (zo is the male form of yo)
Kami -- God.
Kuso – S$^&
Masaka – It can't be
Matte – Wait
Minna - Everyone
Nani - What.
Onee -- Sister.
Shimatta - Damn