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**78. The New Justicieras.**

At the end of the course, Mazoui managed to finish his first year at the Military Academy in an outstanding way. Not only he was the first in his promotion grades, but he also beat all kinds of marks in physical tests. His astonished teachers had never seen anything like it. For his part Leval had proposed to follow in the footsteps of his cousin and had nothing to envy the excellent level of him, even was happy to have him at his side to train and really overcome his limits. At last he could force his abilities to the fullest. As for Kerria, the girl tried hard and showed that she was really intelligent and capable, passing graceful of her subjects and overcoming that tough situation. She achieved what she wanted, to be the pride of her family. Idina completed her course with excellent grades and Kathy at least with more than acceptable grades, while Amethyst, well ... she had failed physics, the subject she hated the most. But when she told her mother, contrary to what she expected, she did not seem to take it too badly, her mind was focused on other thoughts. The young woman was very surprised, her on other similar occasions furious and upset mother, was strangely kind and understanding with her. The reason, of course, was important. A lot had happened and since Kerria's recovery the subject of the sectarian attacks had apparently been forgotten. Although not on the part of Emerald. Moreover, during all that time of tranquility she kept that in her head, overwhelmed by a bad feeling and after the conversation she had with the sisters and the goodwill Usagi gave them, she had made a decision. It was not easy for her, she was even reluctant at first. So she shared the fears of her companions. However, she understood that it was her obligation. Not in vain her daughter was already a woman and could not be defenseless before a threat that could be repeated at any time. For that reason and once she had the girl sitting in front of her, she sighed and said, diminishing the transcendence of the marks.

- Well, daughter. You cannot always pass everything the first time. Also, now you must focus on one more important thing.

-More important? - The stunned girl who could not believe what she heard, repeated. - Well, mom, it's not that I do not care what you say, I love it !, but. How do you say it? Of course it is not your way of being.

- Make no mistake. - Emerald answered returning now to a more serious tone - of course your studies concern me, and very much! They are very important. But no more than you, your security is what worries me now.

- Mom, - Amethyst smiled self-reliably. - I'm more than one eighty meters tall and I'm a brown karate belt. I've spanked many guys who thought they could hurt me.

-No, - her mother shook her head. - You do not understand it darling, the enemies of which I speak to you are far above those nonsense. In your current state you would not last two seconds against them. You've seen what happened with Kerria. When she was possessed she had similar powers. Could you do something to stop her? - And without even giving her daughter time to acknowledge her disability, she replied to herself, adding in a worried tone. - No, and now I'm scared, very afraid that damned Rubeus will come back. Honey, if he comes for you, you'll be lost.

- But mom. I've ever heard you say that name and you've never talked too much about it. Who is that Rubeus? - Amethyst wanted to know dominated by curiosity. -

           Her mother walked nervously avoiding answering but finally replied with regret.

- A very wicked man, who has joined the forces of evil and who hates us.

-US? - The surprised girl asked - but, why? What have we done to him to want to hurt us? I have never seen him in my life.

            Emerald sighed deeply, seemed to wage an internal struggle, she did not know whether or not to answer that question, if she did the past that she had believed buried and forgotten for so long, would return. That could change many things for her daughter, but she understood that she had no choice and began hesitantly as if apologizing in advance.

- You see, daughter, I know that I was not the mother you would have wanted to have, almost always I've been away ...

- But mom, do not say that.- Amethyst replied in a conciliatory way, but her mother cut her off.-

- Listen to me, please - her interlocutor asked with a sad face and serious gesture, which came to disturb the girl enough. Especially when she heard her mother add with solemnity. - We did not want to tell you. Maybe we would have done it some day when you were older. Unfortunately, there is no other option. But your father must be present, I alone will not be able ...

            Diamond was in the office that was attached to the dining room, there were both went. The young woman followed her mother worried, the thing seemed serious. She had never seen her with that expression, as if she expected to confess something horrible that made her worthy of contempt on her part. And so they entered the office of the father of the girl who worked typing on his computer when he saw them.

- Hi, how are the grades, Amethyst? - He asked with interest because he knew that surely they would have been talking about it.- What's wrong? - He inquired alarmed to see the face of Emerald, her expression seemed that their daughter had left everything without pass.

- Diamond, the time has come.- His wife declared in a quiet voice. - We must tell her the truth, about us.

              He understood, he wish it had been what he had thought! He nodded slowly, disconnected his computer and stood up looking at his wife as if he wanted to be completely sure that it was something inevitable.

- There is no other solution. - Added Emerald trying to justify herself. - I'm scared for her and Amethyst already has an age where she can understand these things. More so after everything that has happened.

- Okay, you shall start, I will intervene to support you.- Diamond answered crossing his arms over his chest while their daughter alternated her inquisitive and worried looks on them. -

            The mother of the girl approached her and trembling began her story taken from the hand of her husband. Meanwhile, the girl listened attentively and the first sentence, in and of itself, was sufficiently impressive.

- You see, daughter, we were not born on this planet nor this age.

-What? – Amethyst laughed looking at them as if she realized they were trying to spend a stupid joke on her. - Come on, mom!

            But that last attempt to flee from that possible disturbing reality died right there, her parents did not alter their grave expression.

- Your father. - Emerald continued, the words seemed to choke. - He was the prince of the tenth planet of this solar system. The Planet Nemesis.

- The planet Nemesis? - Amethyst was surprised by recourse to her memory and to something that Leval might tell her when he started talking about astronomy. -Something I heard, but in class they said that it was only supposed to explain the strange orbit of Pluto.

- It is not a supposed, daughter, - intervened Diamond that affirmed sharply - it exists.

- I belonged to the nobility, my father was the Duke of Green Émeraude, and when I was fifteen years old they took me to the Court. I became one of the queen's ladies. - Emerald said that the memory of that woman and the sadness for the terrible fate that was reserved for her were reflected in her face, although she continued calmly despite the fact that a tear rolled down her cheek when she revealed her daughter to her. - You have the name of your father's mother. The best woman that has ever existed. Queen Amethyst Nairia was a mother to me. Like the one that I do not I could meet. We lived in peace until your father's father, King Coraíon, died. A strange soothsayer named Wiseman told us that it was the Earth's fault.

A stunned Amethyst heard her parents tell the whole story. She could barely get out of her astonishment when her father intervened to unveil her.

-I remember my mother with a lot of love and nostalgia. And I have many of her words stored deep in my heart. The same as your Uncle Sapphire and your mother.

-That's right, my daughter. - Emerald smiled, equally moved at the memory. - She was a great woman. Whenever you asked us about our grandparents, we suffered because we couldn't tell you the truth. But only now can we speak to you so clearly about them. I hardly ever saw my father during my childhood, and my mother died when I was just a baby. In that I have never deceived you. But we did have to keep quiet about your paternal grandparents. Although that ends today. Since you already know our secret. And your grandmother, of course, was a wonderful woman. She was strong, determined, and willing to sacrifice everything for those she loved.

-I do not know what to say. - The astonished girl mumbled, affirming with a mixture of regret and emotion.- I am very sorry, if I have disappointed you. I sure can't compare myself to her.

"You shouldn't worry about that, my daughter." Diamante affirmed, taking her now affectionately by the chin and lifting it up to add. "You are you, you don't have to compare yourself to your grandmother." Your lives and circumstances are different. And we love you more than anything in the world. You are the most important thing in our lives. Just like we were for my mother. She loved us and fought to protect us as long as she could. And she was also very wise. And once, I remember something she told my brother and me ... a story that I will always remember to exemplify how important we were in her life.

The prince remembered that moment, he and his brother being children. Perhaps being ten or eleven years old, they were studying with one of his teaching droids. His mother then came to see them, one of those rare times when his health allowed her to.

-So, the Roman Empire spread through most of Europe, North Africa, and the westernmost part of Asia. -That android told them with a rather monotonous and boring tone.

-And why do we want to know all that? Thousands of years have passed since then.- A bored Sapphire commented.-

-Because history is very important.- Then the sovereign intervened with a smile.

-Mother!- Diamond exclaimed, visibly happy to see her there.-

Her mother wore a comfortable outfit in the form of a mauve suit with blue touches, and she wore her favorite emblem, that of the three moons, this time set on a necklace that sat on her chest. It was clear that she had not had any official reception or ceremony. Her children watched her happy that she was there and Sapphire asked her.

-Mother. Why is something that happened so long ago so important? There is no one left from that time.

-Well, because they teach us valuable lessons, my son.- She replied, specifying. - Of what they did well and we can imitate, but and this is the most important thing, of what they did wrong and we must not repeat.

-Well, these Romans must have done everything very well."- Diamond said, arguing. - They won almost all their wars and their empire lasted a long time.

-It's true. High prince. But they were also on the verge of disappearing.- The droid tutor intervened, adding.- And one of the most difficult episodes in their history was their fight against the Carthaginian general Hannibal. Who defeated them consecutively in the battles of Trevio, Lake Trasimeno and Cannas. In fact, he was about to conquer the city of Rome itself.

-Yes, you've already told us that. - Sapphire agreed, adding. - And that a Roman very good at strategy beat him elsewhere.

-In Zama.- Diamond pointed out, who smiled proudly when he saw his mother's approving gesture when he gave the right answer, therefore, he added with a triumphant tone.- He copied his same tactics. He proved to have learned well from him.

-Correct, Your Highness. - The droid stated. -

The queen then spoke up and told the boys.

-Let's take a break. Come on, let's take a walk in the garden.

-But Your Majesty, there are still twelve minutes and fourteen seconds to finish the class. - The droid objected. -

-Stop the watch. Amethyst ordered him. - You will resume after. -

-As you command. - The android nodded.-

Diamond and Sapphire smiled at each other knowingly. It was great that their mother came to the rescue from those boring lessons! Although after getting up from her and accompanying her for a while, once they went out to the gardens, she commented to them in a tone between enigmatic and amused.

-The story of Hannibal's victor is very important. But there is something that, since I was a child, interested me even more. - She declared, narrating immediately before the attentive gaze of her little ones. - You will see, he had a daughter named Cornelia. And this girl married and also had two children, who went down in history with the name of the Gracchus.

-Something the droid told us. But it was bad for them.-Diamond thought he remembered-

-Yes, their fate was tragic. Although they did what their conscience and honor demanded of them. Defend the poor, the people of Rome, who were victims of the abuses of the patricians.- Amethyst explained to them.-

-Those patricians were the nobles. Yes? - Sapphire intervened, wanting to win the approval of his mother.-

-Very good.- She actually smiled, who continued with her story. - Cornelia loved her children very much and she was very proud of them. So much so that, one day, she was having dinner with one of her friends. This woman noticed a detail. Cornelia never wore jewelry. Despite being the daughter of a noble and famous soldier like Scipio the African. She was wealthy and could have adorned herself as she pleased, but she was rather austere in character.

-She looked like you, mom.- Sapphire smiled, pointing to the necklace she was wearing. - You only light up those jewels from the kingdom of the Moon.

-Yes, because they remind me of the place where I was born and raised. And that is something that I miss very much. But, like Cornelia, there is something I love even more.- The sovereign smiled in turn.-

-And what is it, mother? - An intrigued Diamond wanted to know. -

Well, you will see." Her interlocutor answered, taking up the thread of her story. "I'll tell you what Cornelia replied to her friend when that woman asked her." Where are your jewels? ...- And after smiling once more, Amethyst added.- Cornelia got up from the triclinium and called her two sons who were there near her and who would be your age. They came, her mother put her arms around her shoulders and declared. These are my jewels! The most precious that a mother can have. And I, like her, do not need more adornment than to have you by my side.

And she riveted those words by placing her hands on the shoulders of her children. To sentence.

-You are my most precious jewels, as Cornelia's children were for her. Never forget it.

-And that's why you have given us these names? - Sapphire inquired with visible curiosity and childish naivety.-

Her mother looked at him somewhat puzzled at first, but then she burst out laughing. Her children did it with her, and soon they returned to finish that history lesson that no longer became so boring. Now Diamond sighed after finishing telling that anecdote and finished with the attentive gaze of his excited wife and daughter.

-I did not fully understand those words of my mother until you came into my life.

-Your mother was right. - Emerald agreed, turning now to Amethyst to testify, with a mixture of pride and emotion. -You, my dear. You are our most valuable jewel.

The girl couldn't help a few tears. That story was beautiful and sad. Her parents undoubtedly had to make many sacrifices, distancing themselves from everything they knew. But the story was not yet over. Since Diamond told her.

- Cooan, Petz, Beruche and Karaberasu, were also part of our court, just like your uncle Sapphire. They were our servants.

- They had a lower rank than mine and were under the direct command of Rubeus. They traveled from our world of the thirtieth century to this time. We were evil then, daughter. As much as those sectarians could be. - Emerald confessed not without remorse and visible humiliation. - When the four sisters repented and Rubeus failed, I was in charge of relieving him. And I did it in the worst way. I left him to his fate ...

            Emerald did not want to specify more, she barely controlled herself so as not to cry. How could she finish her narrative, omitting details nevertheless of the way in which Diamond saved her from the underworld. Even so Amethyst was speechless, only after a few moments to assimilate that could say between surprised and incredulous.

- Then dad rescued you and helped save the world. But, you, how could you act like that?

- My daughter! - Emerald defended herself with tears in her eyes. - Then I was very young, I would be your age and was very mailable. I fell in love with your father but I did not even exist for him. He only had eyes for Queen Serenity. The sovereign of the Tokyo Crystal of the Earth. I was willing to do anything to win his heart but I was deceived and used by the Sage. When I felt disgusted, the evil and hatred presided over my actions. We could say that it was something similar to what happened to Kerria. But your father saved me and we were able to return to this world, in this time, and start living again. From that moment, I swore to myself that I would be another woman, that I would take advantage of that opportunity of a new life, forgetting the past. And when you were born, well. -She smiled even in her tears as Diamond hugged her in a comforting gesture. - It was for me the happiest day of my life. I have always wanted the best for you, that you never knew what it was like to go through something similar to what we had to suffer. That was my biggest wish, I wanted to be as good a mother to you as Queen Amethyst Nairia was to me. But it is clear that I could not or I have not known how to live up to it, forgive me daughter! if I have disappointed you

            Amethyst felt overwhelmed, excited and amazed as she had never been before. And she who thought she had lived so many things! Especially when her father told her some more story about the struggles he had against the demons and that damn sect. The shocked girl realized now how truly little she knew about her own parents, how little her knowledge of the world in general was. And she began to see the sacrifice that they and even her friend Kerria had to make, not only for the future of herself but for the whole world. Visibly moved and with tears in her eyes, she hugged her mother and sobbed.

- No mom. You have not disappointed me. Now I can understand things much better.

- Amethyst, daughter, believe us. - Diamond added calmly with a tone of regret sifted by dominance and resignation. -We suffered a lot to be able to lead a normal life. Overcome the remorse of our old lives without hatred, or wars and now we are afraid. Not for us but for you. We have always struggled to achieve your happiness and we do not want something that we thought buried in the past to take it away from you.

- That's why, I'll help you myself. - Emerald told her, taking the damp face of her daughter between her hands. - Honey, I've thought about it a lot before deciding, because I'm going to give you a legacy, maybe a burden, I do not know. But I cannot carry it anymore. I'm not as young as when I met your father. Not even like when I married him and God knows what I do not like to admit it! - She smiled tenderly caressing the cheeks of her daughter and explained that she was one of the Justicieras about Amethyst, as a child, had heard about more than once, to rivet full of sadness. - As the Lady of the Wind I saw myself in the obligation to fight against evil. That's why I was missing so much, that's why I missed so many moments with you, your birthdays, your festivals at the Lyceum. When I came back and saw the disappointment in your face, it always hurt. - Tearful Emerald stammered. - But I had contracted that duty and had to expiate my faults. Fight for you and for all the people who needed it. Do you understand, right? - She asked her daughter, wishing it were so, with a look of supplication. -

            She responded by kissing her mother on the forehead without being able to stop crying, visibly seized by all those emotions of pride and amazement that moved her.

- It takes a lot of courage to do what you've done, mom. You told me all your past and dad's. I will accept that responsibility and I will try to take it with the same dignity and courage with which you have done it.- Amethyst declared in a solemn and very serious tone that surprised her parents by her maturity. -

-My dear daughter! - Emerald cried excitedly hugging her. - My girl! , I am very proud of you.

- I am too. - Diamond added just something in a calmer way, encouraging her. - Surely you will do very well.

- So I'm a princess, - the girl smiled, trying to de-dramatize while wiping her tears .- Deep down I've always known. – She wanted to joke to relieve some tension .-

- Your real and full name is Amethyst of the Clan of the Black Moon, Princess of Nemesis and Duchess of Green Emeraude.- Her father answered her. -

- It's a bit long - she could say affirming with more jovial tints. - Do not bother but I prefer to continue with our surname.

- Do not worry about that, daughter. - Her mother smiled at her, posing a hand over the girl's. - That's why there will be no problem. And in one thing your father is wrong, Your real name is not that, but with what we baptized you when you were born. - And now added something thoughtful. - And to think that I wanted to call you Amethyst Alexandra ... for my boss, Mrs. Deveraux.

-Well, I got rid of it.- The girl whispered, that when she noticed that her mother was looking at her astonished, she immediately tried to fix it with a...- No, nothing ... said that at least being a princess I could order Leval to go out with me.- The girl smiled mischievously. -

- Daughter, Leval is also a prince. - Emerald informed her to the astonishment of the girl revealing him also. - But both his parents and we renounce those titles when we stay to live here.

-Wow! - She replied feigning annoyance. - Then I cannot send him to take me for a ride in a carriage.

-Hahaha! - Diamond laughed throwing a joke as a final catharsis, although it really was not so much a joke. - What you can do is study the physics that you have failed!

Amethyst upon hearing this, she put her eyes like two little dots. With all those shocking revelations, she had completely forgotten about that. Although it was clear that her parents did not.

-Oh, I cannot get rid of that, nor being a Justiciera princess, what a bore! - The girl sighed provoking the smile of her interlocutors. However, in one of her outbursts of pride, she added. - But if you have been able to do all those things, I will not let they failed me the course for a ridiculous subject! Pas du tout!

- Well – Emerald said, this time with an insinuating voice. - I understand that in order to study a pilot career, you have to know a lot about physics and Bertie told me that her son got an honors degree in that subject.

-That´s it! – An enthusiastic Amethyst leapt for that suggestion that she immediately made her own. - I can ask Leval to help me to study. What a good idea, mom!

- Daughter - Diamond intervened jokingly. - Are you sure you'll only ask him that?

The aforementioned turned red at once and her parents laughed, making her imitate them willingly. They also revealed her that one of the warriors of the Moon could come to train them in person. That made the young woman take even more interest. She was eager to meet one of those mythical fighters. And that's how things stood, although Emerald made one last recommendation to her daughter, for the time being, she should try not to tell anyone, except her new fighting partners. The girl nodded, she did not want to tell her anything Leval and she supposed that Kerria would not either. After all. Did not they have their own secrets? And it was also safer for as few people as possible to know. Not that they did not trust him, but at least, she wanted to be well prepared in her new role before revealing anything. Beruche and Karaberasu had a similar talk with their daughters. Cooan, who was the pioneer, already trained her successor explaining how she should act. During that summer, they would all learn to transform themselves and to fight as true justices. And fulfilling the word of her mother, the Small Lady (certainly not so small already) came from the future to help in her training. Thanks to her, the girls learned a lot in a short time.She arrived a few days later. Both the mothers and their daughters had stayed at Bertie's house, taking advantage of the fact that the men were not there. The young girl, dressed casually, with a tight black shorts and a fuchsia sport shirt, almost matching her hair, with long pigtails topped with two pikes on her head, smiled at everyone with kindness.

-Chibiusa! - Idina exclaimed that if she knew her and remembered her well, when she would bring her little friend Nehie to play at her parents' house a few years ago. - How nice to see you!

-How much you have grown! - The aforementioned affirmed with approval. To add.- You are all very tall and beautiful girls, you are going to be impressive Justicieras.

-I remember you too.- Kerria affirmed to qualify.- You came with four other girls. True?

-Yes, my guardian sailors. The asteroids. Now they have not been able to come. They had to take care of some business.- She answered to settle the issue quickly.-

Both Kathy and Amethyst scrutinized the newcomer with curiosity. At first glance, she did not look like a warrior. In fact, any one of them towered her in more than one head. But that was being fooled by appearances and their mothers had warned them not to let that happen.

-When I remember you as a child, I think it's incredible that you've become such a beautiful young woman.- Cooan addressed the new arrival.- You have the real bearing of your mother.

-Thank you very much. You are very kind, as always.- The aforementioned smiled.-

-Then you ... you are the one my mother and the aunts had to kill.- Idina could say something upset when she realized it. - When Mama told me her story she said that you were her target ...

The alluded ones lowered the glances not without a good dose of culpability, in spite of the time passed and of all the lived thing, that always was going to be there. However it was Chibiusa who smiled dismissing the matter and declared with sincerity.

-That is long time forgotten. At that time we were enemies. But then we became good friends. Now we are on the same side and in those times I also remember doing things that I was not very proud of either.

-Well, now that's too far too. In fact, you should not be so informal, girls. - Karaberasu indicated, to reveal. - This girl in front of you is a princess. Heir to the throne of the Moon and the Earth.

-Well.- Amethyst smiled without appearing too impressed to reply.- We are also princesses.-

-Speak for you, sweetie .- Kathy refuted .- The rest of us are plebeian ... at least I am, and have a lot of honor by being it! – She sentenced funny making the others laugh. -

- That being a princess would not look bad on the curriculum.- Commented Kerria.-

-But you are too.- Her mother told her, amused.-

-Is not the same. In the case of Chibiusa her title is of a very high rank. - Emerald commented, with patent respect now. To ask the aforementioned.- Tell us, what is the correct treatment that should be given?

-We do not need to talk about those things. - The bewildered girl could say, asserting. -  Just  call me Chibiusa as usual, it will be enough.

Even so, as some of those present were curious, Kalie encouraged her.

-Come on, do not be so shy. How would you be called in a palace audience in the future?

And after sighing resigned, the questioned replied dispassionately.

-Her Serene Highness, Neo princess Heir to the Throne of the Moon and the Earth. Lady of the Silver Millennium and Elision. Warrior of the Moon.

-Wow, what a list of bombastic aristocratic names! - An enthusiastic Katherine affirmed.-

- And then, how do people called to your mother? It must be something worth listening to. - Idina commented, wishing that her interlocutor told them.-

Chibiusa smiled now and more jovially informed them.

-My mother, officially is Her... Sovereign Majesty Serene, Serenity, Neo Queen of the Moon and Earth, Lady of the Millennium of Silver and Elision and Empress of the Solar System. Eternal Warrior of the Moon.

- I think I prefer to call her Usagi-chan! - Cooan laughed, making the rest imitate her.-

And so, after a while more of informal conversation, the mothers said goodbye leaving Chibiusa, (as she insisted simply to be called) to take charge of the training of the girls. They rode in a hired minivan that Serenity's own daughter drove to a secluded spot where they could practice. Once there, the trainer asked her pupils to transform. They did it without hesitation. Once they were arranged and aligned, their new teacher reviewed them while declaring.

-Don't make any mistake, girls. Being a warrior of justice is not an easy task.

-We assume that.- Amethyst declared, adding decisively.- But we are willing to take on the challenge.

-Yes, we owe it to our mothers.- Kerria agreed, adding something embarrassed.- And our parents too, of course.

Although her instructor shook her head and told them in a more serious tone.

-You must not do this because it has been imposed on you. Not to consider it a debt to anyone. You have to feel it! You are not Sailors, you are Justicieras.

-What is the difference? - Kathy shrugged. -

-The sailors are more powerful.- Idina answered.-

-Well, that would have to be seen.- Amethyst smiled.-

-Well, here you have the princess.- Kerria indicated.- Let´s try.

-I do not think it's a good idea, you are not ready yet.- Chibiusa said.-

-If I'm not wrong, Idina could beat that Rubeus - Kathy said appreciating .- And he was very powerful. True?

-The truth. I was very lucky.- The aforementioned admitted.-

-We have to train. – Amethyst said, affirming what she considered an overwhelming logic while addressing Chibiusa.- If we do not practice for real, how are we going to learn? Have not you come to teach us? Well, here I am, teach me.

The questioned sighed, she was not very willing to start like this, but apparently those girls were not going to understand the true extent of their responsibility unless ...

-It is a good idea. I want to see a match between Amethyst and Chibiusa.- Katherine affirmed.-

-Girls, perhaps we should wait to be taught how to use the powers of these suits.- Idina opposed.-

-You were not taught by anyone and you were able to do it alone.- Amethyst replied, taking a step forward, added.- Do not get offended but if you could do it, I do not see why I would not be able to get it too.

-Very well, - Her teacher said, who, taking a few steps away, commented to them. - Let me transform."

And before the assent of the rest Chibiusa shouted.

-Eternal moon! Give me the power…

And to the amazement of her disciples she was enveloped in a pink light as she turned on herself. They would even swear that a pair of huge white wings wrapped around her to disappear when the young woman turned on herself, appearing already in her warrior uniform. Once she lends for action, she told the girls who were still watching her in astonishment.

- Who wants to be the first?

-I will! - Exclaimed Amethyst visibly decided.- Who else?

So the French came forward and both were face to face, of course that exceeded in more than one head to her opponent. Despite this, Chibiusa smiled. Then she told the girl.

- Show me what you can do.

Without letting her repeat, Amethyst put herself on guard and moved quickly, throwing a combination of really powerful punches and karate kicks. However, her opponent dodged quickly. The young apprentice did not find anything to hit. Although in one of the times yes she managed to reach the objective, in spite of which she was blocked by an arm of Chibiusa. Her mentor pulled away with a succession of quick somersaults and grabbed the forearm she had used to stop the attack with her other hand.

-Wow! You do not do anything wrong .- She affirmed with approval. - You're very good ...

-I do not want to be serious. It would not be fair. I'm a brown belt and much stronger than you. I do not want to hurt you. What's more, now that I remember, my mother told me that, when she fought with the Sailors, she was more powerful than any of them. - Amethyst said, she seemed genuinely worried about that possibility. – It is better to leave it ...

Despite that, Chibiusa smiled amused, then approached again and stood with her arms down and affirmed.

-Do you think so? Well then I'm going to fight something more seriously.

And as soon as she finished talking, she launched herself very quickly against her rival. Amethyst almost did not have time to stop several punches and kicks that came from everywhere. She turned around successfully managing to block many and counterattack, to be annulled in turn. Finally she was panting, but her opponent seemed to be fresh. So much that she cried out making a scepter appear out of nowhere.

-Pink Sugar Attack!

And a wave of pink energy in the form of little hearts surprisingly struck the Lady of the Wind throwing her to the ground and making her roll a few meters. The New Sailor Moon stopped then and crossed her arms looking at her with a funny smile. Her battered contender took a while to get up. After a few moments to catch her breath she could ask.

-What the hell was that?

-Ah! it was my attack when I was little. - Chibiusa smiled condescendingly. - I hope it did not hurt you.

- I cannot believe it, - Amethyst sighed, shaking off the dust and dirt of the fall, to snarl with visible annoyance and resignation. - Defeated by little pink hearts!

The others laughed, finally the Lady of the Wind did it with them. Even Chibiusa laughed. It was Kerria who commented shortly, not without admiration.

-Of course, you're amazing when you fight seriously! Amethyst is the best athlete I know, and until now no girl has been able to beat her.

-I have not used all my power. I meant, I wasn´t serious. - The aforementioned to the astonishment of her listeners refuted.-

-Well, how will you be when you do it! - Kathy could say waving a hand.-

But now her teacher approached becoming more serious and told them.

-It is not a matter of brute force, nor of speed, you must learn to draw your auras. The powers that emanate from those suits will amplify them. And the power that the stones of justice give you must be one with you. Listen to me girls. As Justicieras you have an important mission to fulfill. Defend peace and justice. Since, from now until the day comes, the sailors will not intervene in the important affairs of the Earth. Now you will be the ones who will have that task.

The girls watched her without understanding. Although it was Kathy who broke the silence wanting to know.

-You said that we are not sailors, but Justicieras. So, why should we do your job?

-It is not a matter of that.- The aforementioned explained.-

-Before you told us that it is not the same. Why? Because we are less powerful? - Amethyst admitting to her regret.- It was true. Forgive my distrust. I've already seen that it's like this ...

-It has nothing to do with power. You will see.- Chibiusa informed them.- There is a big difference. Although your uniforms are similar and have similar powers, the sailors are predestined to their mission. They swear allegiance to the queen of the Moon and obey her at all times. They have the task of protecting her, her kingdom and the Solar System. The Justicieras, on the other hand, are not born predestined to be. Maybe destiny has chosen you but it is not something that is unavoidable or obligatory. You can leave it when you do not wish to continue and you have no bond of obedience with the queen of the Moon. With a pure heart and adequate preparation, any girl could become a righteous Justiciera. You are a kind of protective heroines of the Earth. However, you do it for your free will and not because of obligation.

Her interlocutors listened to her visibly interested. That was really important.

-Now I understand. – Idina could say.- That's why my mother knew that I could become the Fire Lady.

-In my case I was born predestined to be the future queen.- Chibiusa told them.- And the sailors were born to be who they are. Even my personal guard, the asteroids, had to become warriors. And some other person also ... – She riveted although this almost said it to herself.- What matters is that we fight because we were born for it. You, don´t. Therefore, I have to ask you very seriously. Are you willing to get into this? And don't just think about what your mothers would like you to do, it doesn't work like that. If there is any that I did not want, the time to speak is now.- She stated sharply.-

None dared to speak a word. Although they looked at each other as if in this way wishing to reinforce each other in their determination. After that, no one questioned the instructions of their teacher. With good disposition they were allowed to teach. Chibiusa was with them for a few days showing them how to use their powers and act coordinated. Then, pleading her multiple occupations, she left wishing them luck and asking them to continue with the training. So her young pupils did it. Even the moment would come when they intervened by capturing the odd thief, and Bertie, without being oblivious to the promise made to her police friend, appeared after agreeing to an appointment with him. She told him that her daughter was already safe and then the sharp inspector told him.

- The one who has not been able to come is the Lady of Ice.

- No. - Beruche agreed to confess. - And when I was with you I was willing to fulfill that promise because the Ice Lady was me. But it does not depend on me anymore.

The agent immediately understood and responded with a half-smile.

- I guess it's something that should be transmitted. Anyway, thank you. You have done a good job before leaving.

- Do not thank me, it is another new generation of Justicieras that has already taken over and has taken care of it. - She smiled in turn. -

-Wow, how time passes! - He said surprised. - But I'm glad to know that there are things that never change and I'm sure I'll see in them some successors worthy of the women who preceded them.

- Yes, that's true. I'm convinced of that. - Her interlocutor stated before she said goodbye cordially to the man who for years, had been her best contact with the police. -

            On the other hand. Roy, along with Diamond and Sapphire (who had come from Japan with his wife to spend a few days), trained Leval and Mazoui. The beatings that were given were continuous but there came a time when the two boys outdid their teachers, except for Roy who was still very superior. He was left alone with the boys, because both Diamond and his brother declined to continue arguing that they were no longer useful. They also wanted to go to spend some days on the island of this Masters friend, they had many things to talk about. Roy went on trying every way possible for his son to become a super saiyajin. But Leval, despite making great progress, was not yet able to do so. One afternoon, in a remote spot, his father instructed him under the watchful eye of Mazoui.

- Son, to get to become a super saiyajin you have to release all the anger you have inside. - Roy explained. - But it will be very difficult for you. I got it when I thought a demon had killed your mother. It was spontaneous, but you must imagine it, think about everything that those miserable people have done to us. Concentrate, release all your energy.

- Well, I'll try. - Repurposed Leval. -

            The boy accumulated energy by raising his power to very high levels, lifting waves that were getting stronger and stronger, managing to make stones float several meters away and smash them to pieces.

- Ah, a, a, a, a, a, damned ... you'll see who I am! – he shouted trying to motivate himself.-

In fact, his hair stood upright, emitted even some golden flash, but he could not advance further. He had to make the last step, which was also the most complicated. And despite trying to achieve it with all his strength, it was impossible to abstract his mind and release only his impulses, he was too rational. So when he was exhausted Leval fell to his knees on the floor with his body covered in sweat. The air faded, the rocks crashed and the boy apologized with visible annoyance and frustration.

- Sorry dad, I do not get it, it's still too hard for me.

- Do not worry, son. - He reassured him comprehensively, trying to give him encouragement - I know. But you are progressing. Your strength is growing, sooner or later you'll get it! I'm sure. It's just a matter of time, patience and training.

- Yes.- Mazoui added. - Every time you fight better, you're almost as strong as me.

- What do you mean with almost? And more - Leval assured, smiling even between gasps. -

- Yes? - His cousin also smiled accepting the challenge - I would like to see it.

- Anytime. - He answered his interlocutor wanting to take a bean from the few that had finally bloomed in the bush planted in his garden. - Right now without going any further ...

- Tomorrow will be another day - Roy intervened condescendingly. - Then you can fight everything you want, but it's late, we have to go home.

Effectively, the sun began to set. By that day the boys had done more than enough and had to take care of other things like their studies.

- I can hardly stand up. - Leval laughed causing the smile of his father who gave him the bean. The boy ate it and at the moment he was recovered. -

            They all returned home, when they were already on populated land, they went down to the ground and Mazoui said goodbye going to the academy by bus. Roy and Leval had the car parked nearby. Once they got up they started and they arrived, father and son went to shower, when they finished, Beruche called Leval.

- Son. Can you come out a moment? Amethyst is here and wants to talk to you.

- I'm going, Mom, - he said from his room. - I am getting dressed.

            The young woman blushed without wanting to listen, those words of Leval always led her to think about the same situation, she remembered the changing rooms. The truth is that when she arrived at the house Kerria had left. But it did not matter, many days ago, before Chibiusa arrived, that she was able to talk to Mrs. Malden and acquainted her with what her mother told her about her past and the responsibility they would have as Justicieras. Beruche said in turn that her own daughter was already in that and that both should meet with each other to begin to prepare. Then, the inevitable request arrived. The girl, red with embarrassment, did not want to recognize the real reason for her interest, but she did not even have to. Bertie, discreet and friendly, but also fun, did not comment on it. She only asked for a little time so she could tell her son. But as both he and the girl were training during the following weeks, the opportunity did not arise. Now at last, after a break in her training, the girl took courage to go to the Malden house and remind the young man's mother of her request. Beruche very sympathetically just told her to wait and when the men arrived and her son was ready, she called him. Amethyst in the meantime, sitting in the living room with evident nervousness, appreciated the consideration of that good woman. She remembered the conversation they had just had about it. Bertie had asked her ...

- What brings you here so late? - And while she had brought the girl a glass of soda that Amethyst thanked. -

- You see. It's what we talked about, a few days ago ... - In a few words and trying not to get stuck, the girl reminded her interlocutor of her pretense that Leval would help her to study. - And I do not know if he can ...

- I see. Since you were so busy, I stopped talking about it. Ha, ha ... sorry. But do not worry, my son will help you. He is very good at those things. - Bertie smiled after looking at her for a long time with a funny expression. -

- Yes I know. He is very kind and will not refuse. - Confessed Amethyst adding with some trouble. - But I do not want to be a nuisance to him.

-Do not be silly! – Her interlocutor laughed, seeing approaching her son to indicate to the bewildered girl. - Look, here he is ...

            Leval entered the dining room with a casual appearance, dressed in shorts and a shirt that fit him well. To tell the truth, the training had greatly enhanced his muscles that were clearly marked under the shirt making it look small. The young woman could not help but notice it and look at it absorbed.

- It's awesome! - She thought admiringly. - How will he have done to get like this? Buff! the truth. If they left me alone with him, I would eat him.

- Hello Amethyst - he greeted kindly. - How can I help you?

-Hey? – Her retorted coming out of those thoughts in which she was so engrossed that she had not even heard him. - Ho ... hello ...

She cursed her carelessness because she had been prepared an entrance that sounded most convincing and natural but now she had been totally blocked as soon as she saw him.

-Does something happen to you? - His interlocutor was interested.-

The girl looked at him stunned, trying to focus, but now it was almost raving when she started to say.

- No, no ... Ah, of course! This, I ..., came to ask you a favor. I hope you do not mind, because you are so strong. - She added looking at him, feeling self-absorbed and with a stupid little smile of circumstances adorning her face. -

-What? - Leval was surprised while his mother covered her mouth not to laugh. -

- Physically. - Amethyst added precipitously, whose pretense of fixing her slip made it even worse. - I mean in physics, you know.- She smiled again feeling like a real idiot rushing to explain. - Sometimes I still confuse the words in English, what a fool I am, right?

This situation seemed similar to putting a rope around her neck on a horse and trying to avoid hanging by herding the saddle. Fortunately she managed to straighten the course of her crazy words looking at Beruche who smiled sympathetically.

- Your mother says that you are a very good student of physics. - She ended up clarifying by getting out of her confusion. -

- I'm not bad. - Leval smiled politely. - I need to know enough if I want to study in the military academy.

The young man did not even understand what was happening to that girl, nor did he notice the hidden snickers of his mother and her motives. What also surprised him was seeing Amethyst's face, red as a tomato.

- But. What's wrong with your face, are you hot?

- Yes, well, something. It's just that I came running ... – She smiled stupidly she did not know where to hide. -

- Do you fancy a glass of water or a soda? - The boy offered her solicitously.-

-No, thank you, your mother already invited me to one before.- The young woman could answer.-

- I'll see if Roy wants anything. - Bertie smiled, looking at the bewildered girl with complicity, she added with amused expression. - With these happy trainings they leave everything in a mess. Anyway, see you later Amethyst. And do not worry. I'm sure Leval will do everything possible to help you ...

- See you later, thank you, Mrs. Malden. - She replied very politely, fighting to eliminate that blush in her face. -

            Leval, curious about his mother's words, looked intently at the girl, waiting to hear her request. Amethyst knew it was time and finally pulled off.

- It's just that I've failed physics. It's a drag and I thought that because you're so good at it, you could help me. I know you are preparing to enter the military academy and I do not want to be a burden or an inconvenience to you. If you could not, I'll understand. -She concluded with caution as she looked down. –

-And why would not I am be able to? - He replied cheerfully. - Besides, it's always good to review, at least it will not hurt me. In the entrance exams they ask many questions about things that I have almost forgotten, it will be a good idea.

-Then you can! - Amethyst exclaimed, lighting her face with a smile. - It's great, thank you Leval! - And without being able to contain herself and also taking advantage of the moment, she embraced him to let go of him embarrassed in a few moments. -

- Ha, ha. Anyone would say that I'm saving your life with this. - The boy commented amused and surprised. -

- You actually do it! - The girl assured him trying to justify her enthusiasm with that reason. - If I do not pass in September, my mother will kill me.

            They both laughed again, now they were more relaxed, especially her, and Leval proposed.

- Would you come here this time, after my training? For me it is the best moment.

- Yeah right. – She hastened to agree - whenever you want!

Then there was a silence that the girl found uncomfortable, it was as if she was acting in front of thousands of people and did not know what to say. And although she also wanted to chat with Kerria, she opted for a prudent retreat.

- I'll prepare the books, goodbye, see you tomorrow. Thanks again. - She said goodbye to Leval giving him a kiss on the cheek and leaving, (yes, jumping very happily), the house. -

            The boy looked puzzled as he walked away, just then Kerria arrived, coming from a walk with Brian, both walked talking unhurriedly to the house of the girl.

-Well, he sighed. - It's been a fun afternoon.

- Yes, the girl agreed, declaring. - That play has been fine. I thank you for letting me know.

- As we have finished the course now we have much more time. And doing something like that is fine for a change.- The boy affirmed with visible enthusiasm.-

Although Kerria did not go too much those things, she had to admit that going to that representation was not bad. She had not gone to the theater much, perhaps when she was a child to see children's plays and then very rarely. Some with their parents and their brother. But this time it was different. They had seen Shakespeare's "Summer Night's Dream". And in the thread of that she commented based on what she remembered from English literature classes.

-I have not yet been very clear if it was a comedy, a tragedy or a drama.

-In fact, I think it combines the three of them. - Brian smiled, who asked her almost point-blank. - Who do you identify with?

-If I am sincere, with Helena - the girl said remembering how intense she was in her feelings. And added funny looking at the boy to sentence. - And you remind me of Lisandro. He's such a romantic guy!

Brian could not help but turn red. Although he would have preferred Kerria to identify herself with Hermia, the lover of the character with whom she assimilated him. The truth is that he was that way of being. He stopped thinking about that when they stopped before the entrance to the garden of the Malden house.

-Well, well ... see you tomorrow - he whispered -

The girl kissed him on the cheek, igniting his blush more.

-See you tomorrow, Brian. - She whispered affectionately, she entered the back of the garden -

The young man stood watching, watching with her away. His heart was beating fast and his stomach looked like a net full of crazy butterflies. Each day he spent next to Kerria was perfect for him. And it seemed that the girl was becoming more affectionate and close. Of course, still restricted to the mere plane of friendship. However, he hesitated, he wanted to gather courage to dare to kiss her ... Finally he shook his head and before leaving for home he said in an attempt to temper his emotions.

-It's still early. At the moment things are fine like this ... I have to wait at the right time ...

And the object of those amorous tribulations surrounded the garden. There she stopped when she heard Amethyst's voice and his brother's. Amused, she could hear the last part of the conversation. She did not want to interrupt, because the truth is that her mother went out the back and approached her. The two ended up listening to the beleaguered daughter of Diamond and Emerald. Later, her mother informed her of what had happened when Amethyst had arrived a while before.

- The poor girl! - Bertie smiled shaking her head with sympathy. - She was so embarrassed that She did not know where to hide.

When hearing it Kerria was rid of laughs and she exclaimed.

-They are such for which! My brother who does not find out and she who does not speak to him.

Her mother left her entering the house through the back door and she came to her brother once her friend left. Leval, seeing her appear, greeted her asking jovially.

-Hi, Ky. How was the afternoon?

-Great! I went with Brian to see a play. - She replied with visible satisfaction. -

-Oh really?, my little sister the intellectual! - The boy laughed and added wanting to mess with her a bit. - What have you seen, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?

-Not smartass, -the girl replied, adding with a certain fake hype. - Shakespeare, The Dream of a Summer Night.

Her brother nodded approvingly now. Laughing again exclaimed.

-I'm going to have to thank Brian for culturing my sister. That's a very demanding social task, ha, ha!

-How funny you are! - The girl answered giving him a hit on his head, to want to know in turn. - And what have you done besides training?

- I was chatting for a while with Amethyst. She came by here to see you and ask for help .- He told her without giving more significance. -

- Really? - Her sister replied as if that was new to her with mocking tinge. - Help to what? Is it that her parents have to move? Maybe she needs a good carrier.

- Very funny! No, she needs help with physics. The poor girl seemed very embarrassed to have to ask for it. She even messed with the words. – So he told her even the conversation he had with the girl to clinch with some surprise. - I do not understand how happy she was when I told her I would help her, it was not that bad either. So strict is Emerald with her if she does not pass?

- Perhaps with a teacher so strong physically speaking. - Kerria replied with mocking expression. -Any girl would be happy!

- Do not mess with her, just because she still has some slip with our language. - He reproved her cordially adding with total security. - I guess it will be good for me to help her. On the other hand it is logical. She will have thought that with my knowledge ...

            Her interlocutor could barely contain the laughter. She covered her mouth to keep from laughing and still could add.

- You don´t understand anything big brother, ha, ha, ha!

-Of what? Come and tell me! - the bewildered Leval asked her, with his sister's refusal for an answer. -

- No, no. You find out with your knowledge! - she could gloat, laughing. -

- Well, I'll force you. - He smiled maliciously. -

-Hey, what are you trying to do? - Kerria asked him, when she noticed that expression, she already had a certain idea of his intentions and ran to the garden. -

            But he pursued her and with his greater speed he soon caught her, despite her attempts at resistance. Leval lifted her up in the air and turned her over, leaving her face down, only holding her ankles, laughing and ordering her with a mockingly menacing tint.

- Tell me, Ky. Or I will plant you as if you were a hedge.

            But the threat was ignored and only obtained by response more laughter and the following and enigmatic (at least for him), words.

- Surely soon you will find out, silly. Until then you get annoyed and wait, ha, ha.- She mocked her with the braid hanging to the ground. -

            The boy chose to hang her on his shoulders and try to tickle it, Kerria accused the same without stopping to laugh, but managed to get her brother to the ground and could thus revenge by stamping a hollow plastic bucket on his head. Leval took it off and went back to chase her among the hedges. In this way, the two kept playing like children until Beruche called them for dinner. She was proud of them and she watched them with a wide smile thinking at the same time funny, how naive was his son for that kind of things.

-This boy is really adorable, and Kerria too. How I like to see them like that! Like good brothers, enjoying life without having to put themselves in danger ... I wish they had never had to know the truth! - She thought now something more embarrassed.-

Anyway, she immediately regained her smiling face, why does she think about that now? So she put that concern aside. Then she warned them again ...

-Leval, Kerria ... come to dinner! Go wash your hands first ...

The boy laughed and threatening to put his sister in a rose pot said funny.

-Ky is going to have to wash her head, too, as soon as she gets out of here! ...

-I'm going to punish you on behalf of the Moon.- She  laughed being now head down.-

-In the name of what? - Her brother laughed in turn as he lifted her now taking her in his arms.

-Nothing, my things.- The girl replied fearing to have spoken more than she should.-

At last Leval left her standing and the two entered the house. Their mother greeted them both with jovial tone and light scolding tint, though done with humor.

-You are grown and you are and still playing those things.

The two laughed and their mother with them. So they set out to finish that day. For her part, after returning from the United States, Chibiusa arrived at the audience room. In a place of Heaven that Landar had enabled for the sovereigns of the Moon at this time. When she entered she bowed making a gentle obeisance. There were her parents sitting on separate thrones and the planetary princesses, occupying chairs on the sides.

-Your Majesties, here I am. Have you called me? - The girl formally inquired, although she already knew the answer.

-Yes princess. - Endymion replied that after spending a few seconds observing his daughter, he asked. - How was the mission that we entrusted to you?

-The task of training the new Justicieras is fulfilled. Majesty, but I'm afraid I've had very little time. - The young woman objected. -

-We have no more.- The sovereign Serenity answered this time to ask.- Can you give us your assessment in view of what you have witnessed?

-Yes my Queen. Mother ... - she dared to say, once the protocol was completed.- In my opinion, they all have a lot to learn yet. But I have seen marked differences between them. I think that in general they will be able to fulfill the task that awaits them. However, for some of them it will be more difficult than for others.

-Explain yourself. - Her father asked her.

Chibiusa nodded, so she went on to refer.

-I will start with the one I consider most suitable. Idina She went straight to the battle without having the slightest notion of who or what it was to be a Justiciera. But she appealed to her heart and her love for her family. Cooan had no choice but to give her that responsibility. I know it because I talked to her before going back.

Chibiusa then related the conversation she had with that girl. She wanted to talk to them one by one to find out what they thought of it. Idina then confessed to her.

-I was very afraid. That Rubeus was a very evil being. I did the best I could and was very lucky. But I wouldn't want to have to face him again.

-That's how it is. It is never pleasant, and it is dangerous, to fight evil. Although someone must.

-Yes, and it was on me, among others.- The girl sighed. -

Placing a hand on those of that young girl, Chibiusa smiled at her in a maternal way declaring.

-Listen Idina, I've known you since you were a child. You were always wonderful and very sweet. I understand that this is disgusting to you. And I already told all of you that you are not obliged to do so.

-If I hadn't chosen to fight Rubeus, we would all have died. Perhaps deep down, my heart knew before I did, that it was my duty. Perhaps that is why the stone did not want to return to my mother.- She told the perplexed Chibiusa.- And I don't want to disappoint her, or back off from her. I also think that being a Justiciera is something very beautiful. This gives you the opportunity to help others and not think only to yourself.

-That's very curious, yes.- Chibiusa had to admit this, adding, - If the stone of Justice chose you, that means something without a doubt. So do what your heart and conscience dictate. Get ready, I'll try to teach you the best I can. But remember. In the end it all depends on you.

The girl nodded. And now Chibiusa continued telling those present in the audience hall.

-I think the girl is very kind, with the purest heart of the group. Although she is also the most naive. Her abilities are somewhat more advanced than those of the rest, perhaps being the first to become a fighter has something to do with this. However, she hates violence and does not like having to fight. Neither she is meant as a leader. Although she is fully aware of the duty and responsibility she has. She wants to help the helpless and protect the defenseless. Above all, she has a particular fondness for children. She told me that she would like to become an elementary teacher like her mother.

-Very well. - Serenity nodded, observing how Rei smiled proudly, then asked. - What do you think, princess of Mars?

-Your Majesty, I believe that my goddaughter is perfectly capable for her mission. I taught her practically everything I know about arts against evil spirits. - The alluded told her. - Since she was very small, she showed to have a pure and kind heart.- She added, although finishing now with a certain fear in her tone.- Perhaps that is her main weakness. And at the same time her greatest strength. And I understand her mother, I would not want a daughter of mine to face evil and lose her innocence.

The sovereigns, after giving her a nod, commented something between them. Later it was Endymion who replied.

-Thanks Rei. Continue daughter.

Thus, everyone turned their attention to Chibiusa who continued.

-Amethyst is the most impetuous, always considers everything as a kind of challenge to beat. It does not scare her to throw herself into combat but perhaps she is not yet aware of the implications that this has. She is proud in the best and in the worst sense of the word. She does not like to lose. She even wanted to measure herself with me the first day. -She smiled now and the rest of the princesses did the same, although Chibiusa soon regained her serious face and continued. - But she also knows how to admit her mistakes. She takes the initiative and means herself as the group's natural leader. . She is brave and does not tolerate abuses against the weak ones. However, she has yet to mature and be aware of her limitations, as soon as she does and be more reflective she will be a great Justiciera.

-Sounds good. - Endymion commented. - And considering that she's the daughter of Prince Diamond, I'm not surprised by such audacity and haughtiness.

Now it was Serenity who gave her husband a look between disapproving and amusing. He simply shrugged his shoulders and sentenced, not without some jocularity.

-Like father Like Daughter!

They all smiled in amusement at that observation. The young princess in turn thought of a conversation she had with that girl. At first glance she gave the impression of being defiant and somewhat suspicious of people she did not know. However, beyond that wall, she was a nicer young girl and much more shy and insecure than she seemed.

-I'm worried.- she confessed to Chibiusa.- I could never imagine everything that my parents and the rest of their friends have done for the Earth and the hard and terrible tests they have had to go through. And I feel like I can never measure up. I don't want to disappoint them. - She concluded, looking at their clasped hands at the height of her lap.-

-You don't have to be overwhelmed by that. - Chibiusa answered . - You have your own life and I am convinced that you will have the opportunity to do great things for yourself. It is not about comparing or weighing them to see whether or not they approximate what your parents have done.

The young woman listened attentively and smiled nodding, although she immediately she added with some embarrassment.

-I have to apologize to you. I was stupid when I wanted to challenge you.

-You wanted to try yourself, that's not bad.- Chibiusa smiled.-

-I wanted to show that I am worthy of being a Justiciera."- The girl sighed, admitting with a blush. - And I just proved to be an idiot.

-You are young and all this has taken you by surprise. Trust me. My own mother, made a lot of mistakes when she started . I also made them. It's normal.- Chibius encouraged her.- But rest assured that you have the skills to become a magnificent fighter for justice. Talk to your parents, ask them for advice when you need it. They will always be by your side.

-Thanks a lot. I will.- Amethyst promised.-

Now, the Princess of the Silver Millennium summarized that little talk to those gathered there who continued to pay attention with evident interest.

-With the permission of their majesties. If I can give my opinion, I like that kind of girl.- The princess of Uranus intervened.-

-Yes, it looks a lot like you. - Her companion Princess Neptune did not end without making the rest smile. - Launching herself in a crazy way and without stopping to look against what or whom.

Her interlocutor, who fit the sportsmanship in a positive way, smiled in turn, muttering amusedly.

-Well, you love me to do that ...

-But in the bedroom.- Michiru whispered in turn.- That is very different.

She heard the sovereign's throat and the others stopped smiling at those comments again keeping their composure.

-Excuse us, majesties.- The bewildered Haruka asked them.-

-And what about the others? - Serenity wanted to know by having her princesses focus their attention on that report again, more when the queen wanted to know.- What can you tell us about Bertie and Roy's daughter? ...

-Kerria is a very passionate girl, but she knows how to contain herself and think. Perhaps what she wants is to compensate the rest of the world for what happened to her, when she was possessed by evil. She wants to prove her worth at all costs. She does not dislike the fight as much as her cousin Idina, nor does she like it as Amethyst. Of course, she try to avoid it as much as possible. With all that she has lived lately, I think she is afraid of not living up to the expectations that others may have put in her. But,  after overcoming her crisis, now she also knows that her family loves her and that is very important for that girl. She would do anything for her parents, brother or her cousins and friends. She will need some practice. Right Ami? – Chibiusa asked to her mate.-

Princess Mercury nodded. She could barely chat with her goddaughter after her recovery. Kerria flooded her with kisses and thanked her again and again for saving her, which Ami denied. The merit had been of the young woman herself and of her desire to return to life. So she answered.

-She is a great girl, all of them are, in the case of my goddaughter we must give her time. She is literally rebuilding herself after all she has suffered and longs to find her place in the world. She may be a great Justiciera when she achieve that goal.

-I agree.- Chibiusa agreed. -I spoke with her alone and I told her what happened to me, when they turned me into Black Lady.

In fact, that was the main topic they broached when it was their turn to speak.

Kerria dared not meet her gaze with her interlocutor's. It was Princess Chiba who asked her kindly.

-What's the matter? Still not fully recovered?

-Of the physical part, yes.- The young woman commented.-

-I understand. - Chibiusa sighed, looking herself at those beautiful green eyes of that girl to ask. - Do you want to talk about it?

-I don't really want to. Although I suppose I could use your advice. -The girl affirmed something doubtfully.-

-Are you afraid of not being able to carry this out? -Chibiusa elucubrated , asserting.- I personally believe that you have wood to be a great justice, Kerria.

-I would like to become one. Imitate my mother and my aunts. Have your courage. And above all forget what I did to them.- Now the young woman admitted, lowering her eyes in shame.-

-Now I understand. - Chibiusa agreed.- It is because of that possession that you suffered. What was your name, Devilish Lady?

-That name is not pleasant to hear for me.- The girl whispered, putting her hands to her face. -

-Well, it sounds good.- Chibiusa answered with a jovial tone, leaving her interlocutor puzzled by her.-

-I did horrible things! - The girl sobbed. - I would like to forget that as if it had never happened. - That hateful woman was not me. - She insisted, shedding some tears and looking away from her conversation.

Chibiusa adopted a serious expression now and placing both hands on the shoulders of that girl forced her to look at her.

-Listen to me very carefully. I know perfectly how you feel. And I know this because the exact same thing happened to me.

-How? - Kerria stammered, looking at her now in amazement. -

-In my case they nicknamed me Black Lady. You see. Very similar. That damn Wiseman suggested me, I was barely six years old then and he used what for me were my biggest fears and regrets. He made me literally hate my parents, especially my mother. However, they did not give up and with all their love they managed to free me from that terrible suggestion.

-But you were very small. What excuse do I have? - The desperate young woman moaned.-

-A much better than mine. Your problems and your fears were much greater.- Chibiusa affirmed caressing her chin to add.- Therefore, I understand you perfectly. And I advise you not to make the mistake of trying to forget that. The darkness, no matter how much it weighs us, is a part of our being. It is there, as is the inner light that we all possess. There is a balance, and it is the part that we choose to feed that prevails. You suffered a lot but finally your kindness won out. Your parents and their friends had to deal with the same problem. That is why they understand you. That is why they have forgiven you for anything you could have done to them. The point is, dear Kerria, you have to be the one to accept that and use it to make yourself stronger. Trust me. There is no better fighter for good than the one who was once subjected to the power of evil. They are the ones who know best how to fight evil since they know it closely. And they are thes one who will have more empathy to put themselves in the shoes of others with the same problem. That you overcome that terrible suggestion is in itself an enormous victory against the forces of darkness. Precisely for that, you don't have to forget it, you have to celebrate it!

Those words made the girl feel much better, she was finally able to smile, nodding to whisper.

-Thank you very much, Chibiusa. I will not forget.

The princess related this to her listeners who nodded pleased. Especially her mother that she declared.

-Very well said, my daughter.

Our situations were so similar that she could not believe it. But I told her that, just as we both got out of that, we have the power to direct our lives towards justice and to help the innocent. I'm convinced that she thinks so too. She confessed to me that being a Justiciera can be a means, but not an end for her.

-What do you mean by that? - Endymion inquired.-

His daughter looked at him and after reflecting for a few moments she explained.

-I mean that she is a born fighter, in the most social sense of the term. She wants to help others. Fight injustice and make the law prevail, and she has the courage for it. If being a feisty fighter makes that goal easier she will accept the task with enthusiasm. Although I think she would prefer to signify by other means. However, I do not doubt about her commitment.

-Good. What do you tell us about the missing one? - Usagi inquired. - Kalie's daughter ...

Here the expression of Princess Chiba hardened a bit, however, she answered.

-Katherine is the least of them that I can see in the role of Justiciera. Although she is a very dynamic girl and is always planning things. She is innovative and seems to be one step ahead of the rest. Maybe she is the one that would take on the role of group´s brain. In honor of her, she knows how to coordinate her partners well and plan strategies. She also has a remarkable sense of justice. Like the others, she is outraged when there are people who suffer abuse. But I think she is the kind of girl more willing to denounce that instead of doing something about it. She also prefers to put her own plans and projects before a responsibility of this kind. She does not like to fight at all and she lets herself be carried away by what the others tell her. She suffers by having been separated from her cousins. Although I must also say that she thinks that being fair is an opportunity to prove herself. And I think that at first she did not want to accept this responsibility but she did not want to disappoint her mother when she gave her this responsibility. That is why she agreed.

So to confirm her opinion, as in the other cases, Chibiusa told her listeners about the conversation she had with Katherine. At first, the girl, unlike the others, appeared to be much more excited and willing than the rest of her when she declared.

-Is incredible! We are super heroines! I never thought my mother was the Lady of Thunder.

-Well, it is a very serious thing and carries a great responsibility. - Chibiusa reminded her.

-And you can also be famous. It surprises me that my mother and my aunts have been able to keep her secrets so well.- The young woman commented.-

-It is for the best. Private life should be on the sidelines. Otherwise, your enemies would attack you using those you love.- Chibiusa warned her.-

-It's true. - That girl admitted, restraining her enthusiasm, to confess. - I would love to be like my godmother Minako. She has been able to become a famous artist without having to mix it up with her obligations as a warrior of the Moon.

-For her, as for me and the other sailors, our main mission is to protect the queen and our Solar System from any kind of threat. The rest, personal life included, is secondary. - She declared her interlocutor sharply.-

-That's hard! Luckily we are not subject to that.- Kathy commented.-

-No, it's true. - Chibiusa conceded, who, with a drier and more direct tone, sentenced. -You can leave it whenever you want. Or not even accept it. If you don't want that burden.

-Well, the others I don't know. In my case I don't mind being a Justice, helping people and fighting evil is something great ...

-But it's not a hobby. You must understand that well, Kathy. Or else you will have a lot of problems. -Chibiusa remarked to her.-

The girl nodded, replying again that she was willing to take it as seriously as her companions. Although Chibiusa did not end up very convinced. The others now looked at each other sharing that impression.

-That could be dangerous.- Serenity valued, looking at the princess of Venus and asking her.- Minako. What do you think? You are the one who know her best here.

-She is a lovely girl. She has many dreams, she wants to become famous and succeed. She reminds me of her age. But I'm sure that when she has to face her responsibility, she will. We have to let her grow. -The princess of Venus replied. - I trust her fully, when my goddaughter matures she will know to be at the height of her duties and she will raise to the occasion.

-It could be.- Chibiusa agreed.- Deep down is a good girl. I already said at the beginning that everyone can do it. However, they still have a lot to learn. The bad thing is that we have very little margin ...

-Yes.- Her mother sighted, affirming with some regret.- They will have to show what they are worth much sooner than the poor ones believe.

-I suppose it will be useless to ask, but. Cannot we help them in this? - The princess of Saturn wanted to know. - At least a little.

-Unfortunately, this is another of the tests that must go through themselves.- The king replied to the consternation of the group.-

-Good.- Serenity finished, inquiring again to her daughter.- Now that you have informed us of that, tell us. How's Sailor Shadow training is going?

-Very well.- Chibiusa smiled, praising very well. - She has become a strong and determined young woman, with a great concept of responsibility towards those who depend on her. Although normally she is quiet and seems shy with strangers. But she is well prepared and has trained a lot with my guardians the asteroids. In fact, they were practicing while I was taking care of the new Justicieras. Sailor Ceres informed me of her firmness and desire to excel. Sailor Vesta told me that she struggles with ease and knows how to act with ability to handle different situations. Sailor Juno told me that she has managed to manage the group well when I asked her to do it. And Sailor Pallas told me that she is a really nice girl, kind with everyone. She will be a very valuable ally in the future. Now she is finishing high school and has confessed to me on some occasion that she would like to complete her training on Earth. She keeps a fond memory of her stays with the Cooan family.

-Do you see it feasible, daughter? - Serenity was interested.- Could she come here? ...

-Yes. With the right company. - The young princess replied, to assert. - It would be perfect for her, in order to finish maturing and expand her horizons. The more affective and coexistence relationships she has, the better. At least in my own case I remember it as a beautiful experience.

And after a few moments of silence from the group that seemed to weigh those last words, King Endymion rose up decreeing.

-Very well, thanks for your reports. You have done a great job, daughter. You deserve a break. Now the session is over, dismissed.

And in this way, the sovereigns and the princesses left the room. The young Chibiusa immediately looked for Hotaru. This was chatting now with Haruka and Michiru, after making their dresses of princesses vanish they had all adopted casual wear.

-I already wanted to see you! - Chibiusa greeted, regardless of the protocol.-

The questioned one turned to her smiling, her eyes of deep violet tone scrutinized her interlocutor and said to her other companions.

-If you excuse me a moment ...

-Of course.- Michiru replied, who turned a knowing glance at Uranus while adding.- Then we see each other ...

When both girls went away from the hand and incessantly to tell each other gossip, Haruka told her partner and friend with a tinkle.

-In the end, some of us have fame and others ...

-Do not be naughty! - Michiru asked her companion, adding affectionately. - You know they love each other since they were little girls.

-But they are not little girls anymore.- Uranus reminded her.-

- Well, you know that the two loved Setsuna very much, and since she is not here it is certain that they have narrowed their relationship even more.

-I think that relationship is already quite close. I would almost say like ours. - Her friend opined with a sarcastic smile.-

-I do not know. However, that is something that matters solely to them. - Her partner answered without giving importance. - We should not get into their lives, they are already adults.

Haruka shrugged and nodded. For her part, Makoto smiled talking to Minako.

-Well, I do not have any goddaughter who is going to be a Justiciera but I have a couple of great godchildren. And one of them told me a very interesting thing recently.

-He told you what? – Her friend wanted to know.-

-It's still something soon, to reveal it. But I'll tell you.

-It's not good to sow the gossip and not tell it. - Her friend reproved her, frowning.-

-Have a little patience. It is still not safe. - Makoto asked, assuring her companion. - However, when I have the certainty, you will be the first one to whom I´ll tell you.

In turn, Ami and Rei conversed by their side. The Princess of Mars was telling her friend.

- Those poor girls have already had some hard tests to overcome, being so young.

-Yes. - The princess of Mercury agreed. - And I have suffered a lot for my goddaughter and her family. It was terrible.

-I understand you very well. The same thing happened to me with Cooan and hers. -Her companion nodded in solidarity.-

-I know that our obligations will keep us more and more away from them and I am not unaware that they should make their own destiny, but. It's just that I cannot stand that they have to suffer so much. I still remember when Roy appeared asking me to save Kerria and saw his expression.

-It was terrible! - Rei affirmed with regret adding. - And I understand very well how you reacted.

-In fact, I do not know if Serenity was going to give me permission anyway or changed her mind when I told her that. She never clarified it to me and, to be honest, I don´t dare to ask her. - Her friend sighed.-

-I know that she also suffers like us. But she cannot do anything else. In this case, I think it was your destiny to help your goddaughter.- She was reassured by her companion.-

-Her poor mother, and then she had that terrible experience too in the brink of Death ... it seems that the story was repeated. At least both were saved and in the case of Kerria, when she recovered and I went to visit ... - Mercury remembered with eyes dampened by emotion telling her mate.-

Ami entered the room. The young woman was still convalescing but soon she would be discharged. Bertie was out. After greeting her hugging with great joy the mother of the girl told her friend to enter.

-Pass, I think my daughter would like to thank you in private ...

Dr. Mizuno did it. The patient was lying on the bed and reading a magazine, although she immediately noticed that someone was entering. So she put that aside and upon recognizing her visitor exclaimed with emotion and joy.

-Godmother!

-How are you, darling? - Ami became interested approaching her.-

Kerria hugged her, unable to stop crying and repeating…

-Thank you, thank you very much! ... I owe you my life.

-No sweetheart, you owe it to your fighting spirit.- The smiling princess fought back.-

However, her smile froze when now, her goddaughter, with a tone that turned to be regretful and full of shame, replied.

-I do not deserve that someone as important and good person as you saved me. I'm a monster. Every time I remember what I tried to do to my family. I do not even know how they have forgiven me. Especially my parents.

-Don't say that, honey. Of course they have forgiven you! They have done it because they love you. And for your parents you are more important than their own lives. Also, now you know what the real story was and the reasons that should guide you. You should not torture yourself more with remorse. On the contrary, let that inspire you to help the rest of the people ...

-Yes, I want to do that.- The girl smiled now.- From now on I will change. I will be the perfect daughter, the perfect sister, and the perfect student like you ...

Ami caressed her goddaughter's cheeks and gave her a wide smile to shake her head and answer.

-You do not have to be perfect, nobody is. I can assure you. Only be yourself. With your virtues and your faults, dear. Love your people as they love you. Time and experience will give you the opportunity to do great things, trust me.

-Thanks for everything. I know you once helped my mother start over. I really appreciate that you did it with me too. -The young woman affirmed and immediately added with a quiet and reflective voice.- Do you know, godmother? I saw some things when I was in a coma. Someone showed me how my parents had to suffer and fight so that the rest of us could live in peace. And everything was possible thanks to you and the other sailors. We owe you everything, thank you so much! And you have always been there for me. I love you, godmother.

Ami was very excited hearing those words. She even had to wipe away a few tears. She felt that her goddaughter was totally sincere and she did not hesitate to respond.

-I love you too, Kerria, darling ... you're like a daughter to me. The one that I could not have. And the day I helped bring you into the world I had immense pride. I knew then that another great woman was born to preserve the legacy and hold the torch of her family. And I do not doubt that when your time comes, you will.

-Despite being…

Although her interlocutor did not allow her to finish the sentence and she nodded, smiling again to sentence.

-That has nothing to do with it. In fact two great friends of mine have that relationship between them and there are no better warriors of justice. Never let anyone make you feel bad about that. Starting with yourself

-No, I will not, no longer.- The young woman nodded.- On the contrary, I want to help those who are in the same situation as me, and others who suffer ridicule and persecution for the mere fact of being different from others. I want to prepare and be useful to the world and to people.

-You will be, honey." Ami asserted, with a tone full of pride as she sentenced. "I am convinced that you will do great things for others."

The girl smiled hopefully, her godmother looked at her with affection and they continued talking a little longer. After a while she said goodbye to her to let her rest. She so she referred it to her friend and colleague.

-Well.- The princess of Mars said. - That girl will go far, I'm sure. Same as the others.

-Yes, I only hope that it is not at the cost of sacrifices as hard as those that their fathers and mothers had to face.- Ami sighed, saying goodbye to her companion.-

Rei thought about that. In fact, she herself had instructed and advised her goddaughter about many things ... She only wished it were enough. She walked away thinking about it, maybe it would not hurt to see Cooan and her family as soon as she could.

-Yes, I'm afraid you'll still have to face very hard situations.- She thought with some uneasiness.-

In fact, her goddaughter was the first to have to go through the ordeal of fighting evil. And on top of that scoundrel Rubeus revived. She wished Idina was done with him forever! However, she had a bad feeling about it.

-I'll be alert, but only that I can do. - She told herself with regret and resignation. -

Meanwhile Chibiusa and Hotaru sat on a secluded bench in another room. The young Crown Princess, with much affection, kissed her friend's lips and asked her.

- How about everything at home?

-Well, I cannot complain. My father doing research and Keiko getting very good grades in high school. I have also seen Mimi, the daughter of Daniel and Mimette, who is very intelligent and hard worker. And very close to my sister. The truth is that I act as her godmother.

-I envy you, almost all of you have someone to help.- Chibiusa said.-

-Well, you have Nehie.- Hotaru replied smiling and adding.- You cannot complain. And from what you've said, her training and education are going wonderfully.

-That's how it is. On that side I am very satisfied. But sometimes I think we are against the clock. Like we have to prepare her and these other girls for something that's coming up too fast. And I don't know if we will have enough time.

-Sometimes I have that same impression. Especially since Setsuna went to live in New Vegeta.- Her interlocutor confessed to her.- From what I know, she has her own problems there. Although she has made many advances and has assured us the alliance with the Saiyans.

Her friend nodded, so it was. The now queen Meioh, had managed to be respected and loved by her new people after years of hard work. And of course it was essential to have these powerful allies in anticipation of anything that might happen in the future. Therefore, Chibiusa began to show a more serious demeanor when she affirmed.

-We have to do it very well. We are building the future. They will be very important. Each will have a  significant mission.

-Yes, I know.- Hotaru agreed. Then she wanted to vary the subject and winking an accomplice eye at her friend whispered to her.- Have you seen how Haruka and Michiru looked at us?

-I had been blind if I didn´t realize. - Chibiusa smiled, adding. - But, I prefer they to make their assumptions. For now you know that it is better if nobody knows anything.

-Do not worry, we will keep the secret.- Her companion assured her.- You will tell me. Have you been able to go ...? You know.

-Not recently. And I really want to, although with so much work that I had it's very complicated, but I'll manage. And you? ..- She was interested in turn.-

-Well, nothing serious ... - Her friend hastened to answer.- I do not go out much either. The truth is that my father leaves me quite free, and even Kaori has offered to take me to visit places when I go to see them. I must admit that woman has changed a lot.

-It's been many years.- Chibiusa affirmed.- I hope that your relationship has improved.

-Yes, it's true.- Her friend agreed that going on tiptoe about that she got up commenting with regret.- What a pity. It's getting late ... I'll have to leave right away.

Her partner nodded. Although they chatted a little more both, they and the others. Finally the sailors were leaving each to their respective daily lives, so did the sovereigns who had many things to organize. Meanwhile, on Earth, life went on, and both the new Justicieras and the boys prepared themselves as best they could. However, no one even suspected that they had little to wait for hard tests to overcome.

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