Makoto Kino (AST)

**Makoto Kino** is the civilian identity and present-day incarnation of **Sailor Jupiter**.

## Appearance

Makoto has wavy chestnut hair that is always seen styled into a ponytail and held up by a green hair tie. She is also always seen wearing pink rose earrings on her earlobes. Makoto is very tall for a Japanese schoolgirl and is the tallest girl in the Inner Sailor Senshi.

Her school uniform is a white long-sleeved sailor uniform with white laced ribbon at the center and has a cross corset design on her uniform with two white designs with khaki linings in each side at the edge of her uniform, a long khaki skirt with a matching long lace ribbon at the back and black heels.

Her sailor uniform is khaki with two white linings attached. Her summon uniform is a contrast to other female students from her previous school. She retains her winter school uniform only her long sleeves are folded into cuffs to make it short sleeves.

## Personality

Makoto Kino is a tomboyish teenage girl who lost her parents in a plane accident when she was younger and lives on her own in an apartment. People are usually intimidated to approach her due to her height, tough appearance, strength, and ability to fight, and she was believed to have been kicked out of her previous school due to fighting.
She also practices karate. Despite her tomboyish exterior, Makoto is a kind person who enjoys cooking, gardening, flower arranging, handicrafts, and dreams to have a happy marriage and own a flower and bakery shop. Like the rest of the Sailor Senshi, her loyalty towards Usagi never faltered.
However, her tough side does kick in when she deems it's needed, like when seeing a friend being bullied by peers. She took down a group of boys who harassed Ami because of a rumor that her grades are a result of cheating.
Makoto's specialty is indeed her strength. If she feels weak, she puts in the effort to get stronger.

Makoto has a habit of always bringing up "*her old sempai*."

## Information

After getting into another fight Makoto was sent to her student advisor. The rumors about her combined with how her grades had suffered due to her duties as a Senshi caused her counselor to want to send her to Kasumi’s Class. While the transfer was voluntary the school was in the same district as the pound Artemis was at. The fact he met another intelligent cat, plus the rumors she had heard about Kasumi caused her to wonder if she was a youma. She told her worries to the inner when they met at at Hikawa Jinja shrine seeing it as a good opportunity to perform reconnaissance.

Rei and Ami had also gotten some disturbing reading on Nerima and agreed. Not wanting to send Makoto off on her own just yet Ami decided go that night to get some readings. Artemis quickly jumped at the opportunity to join her which Luna immediately called bull on.

As Makoto waited to meet her new teacher and suspected Youma, her fears were immediately forgotten upon seeing Kasumi who was trapped in her cursed form at the time. She quickly came to her senses upon being informed that he was replacing Kasumi-chan, but ultimately decided that Kanada couldn’t be a youma despite being Kasumi’s cousin.

Kasumi led Makoto to her class and they arrived just in time to witness Hinako disciplining Kuno. Thinking she was a youma she transformed into Sailor Jupiter only to be stopped by Kasumi who was able to see through her disguise magic. Fortunately/unfortunately he mistook her for a cuunibyou much to Makoto’s embarrassment, as he explained Hinako’s condition.

After she was introduced to the class Makoto realized that Hinako must have been what Ami had sense meaning she wasn’t leaving anytime soon. She contacted the other Senshi as soon as she could; Ami confirmed that Hinako wasn’t a youma while Usagi and Minako couldn’t help but laugh upon learning what had happened with Kasumi.

Around lunch she hit it off with Kitsune Maruda who gave her information on all of the various students in the class. After Kitsune left Makoto invited herself to eat with Kasumi and Hinako. It was interrupted by Kasumi having to rescue Ryoga from Kotori. Later while performing recognizance with Artemis she overhears Kasumi telling Nodoka that she was thinking of taking Mr Hiro’s offer of watching over his restaurant. This caused her to wonder why she was calling Kanada Kasumi.

Going in on the pretense that she wanted to become a student, she offered to help Kasumi with the restaurant, thus moved in with him. Makoto arrived as the restaurant was being cleaned, much to the surprise and annoyance of Shampoo who Kasumi forgot to inform was moving in. She ended up joining everyone when they decided to go to the skating rink. When Shampoo caught the attention of Mikado and Azusa Akane caught her up on the later stealing Ranma’s dog causing her to realize why it had been pink.

Due to Kasumi’s fear of cats Makoto had sneak out at night after he had went to sleep to meet up with Artemis. After letting him she told him about the match between Kasumi, Ukyo and the Golden Pair. After seeing what Mikado could she admitted that she thought he might be a youma and still isn’t sure. The conversation dulled a little when she asked him how things were going with C-chan as he answered that it wasn’t really going anywhere; and all he could get out of her was 'it's a long story,' or 'it's not important.' Seeing how depressed he was Makoto encouraged him not to give up. Artemis ended up turning that back on her by asking her about her relationship with Kasumi.

Much to his shock she told him that Kaneda was much better looking then her old sempai. The next day Makoto was devastated to learn that Shampoo and Kasumi were married, prompting the girl to run off, heart broken. Makoto hadn't gone too far before her run turned into a misery filled walk as she contemplated her bad luck with men. When Kasumi caught up to Makoto while he didn’t go into full detail he explained he and Shampoo didn’t marry under the best of circumstances as they were both confused at the time. Realizing that Kaneda didn’t want to be married cheered Makoto up immensely.

Despite her life as a Senshi as well as the fact that Rei was a Miko Makoto had always discounted things such as Ki techniques as just a bunch of silliness. She had to reconsider that conclusion after seeing Shampoo demonstrate what she called the Dragon Fang Fist. As she taught Kasumi Makoto wondered if she could do such things as well as how they would measure up to her Senshi powers. When Shampoo started showing Kasumi the Dragon Fang Strike Akane offered to help with the restaurant and not knowing any better Kasumi agreed. Makoto still wasn’t feeling one hundred percent the next day even after only having a taste of Akane’s cooking.

Ukyo and Kasumi would ultimately fight to a standstill, but when the battle left the local area. Makoto couldn’t follow the others as she called by Ami who computer sensed a massive energy discharges so she had to go meet with the other senshi. Shampoo eventually cautioned Makoto against keeping a cat at the restaurant, revealing she knew about Artemis.

When Hiro offered to take Kaneda skiing to take his mind off of things Makoto offered to go expressing her desire to cheer Kaneda up as well. After an embarrassing attempt at skiing the three girls gathered at the lodge with Hiro and Ms. Hinako. When they noticed that Kaneda wasn’t there Makoto wanted to go look for him only to be stopped by Hiro. Cologne appeared, having come because she felt something amiss. Dr. Tofu also soon arrived and explained he had brought Frost to the mountains. Shampoo and Cologne both recognized the name, although Dr. Tofu was surprised they had not known she was in Nerima. They quickly explained that Frost was likely a danger to Kasumi and everyone split up to find Kasumi before Frost could.

Makoto managed to find her along with Kodachi who had come there with her brother, but by the time they did she was chasing Akane who was carrying an injured Kaneda along with Ryoga. Despite both girls being confused about why everyone kept calling Kaneda Kasumi they joined the fray in protecting him. Makoto even fumbled for her transformation emblem, fully ready to use in, even if that meant her secret being truly revealed to all those present.

Luckily Shampoo arrived and explained matters to Frost properly. Frost would then use her magic to cancel out the effects of the cat tongue point, curing Kasumi. Makoto and Kodachi could only stand in mute shock, before covered their eyes, each trying to hide the sudden burst of emotion each was now feeling.

The next day, Kasumi met with Makoto and Shampoo. When Makoto mentioned that the training she was receiving in martial arts was too low level for her liking, Kasumi proposed that Makoto join in on her and Genma's training sessions to which Makoto agree, quickly volunteering Shampoo as well when it came up. Kasumi would head off to school giving Shampoo the opportunity to voice her displeasure at being roped into this, but Makoto dismissed this.

When she informed the Inners, Artemis, and Luna about Kasumi’s curse they were naturally shocked. After researching Ami discovered that Jusenkyo might have a connection to Moon Kingdom as the creator also made the Henshin sticks. Makoto received another shock when she decided to take her mind off of things by talking to Kitsune. It turns out that Kitsune’s latest conspiracy magazine issue had an article on the Sailor Senshi and was remarkable accurate sighting things the Silver Millennium to Crystal Tokyo. Her shock was overcome by the fact that Kitsune didn’t believe iit and though the Senshi were really a secret government group created to hunt down aliens on Earth.

Later, with Kasumi arriving home, she confirmed that she had encountered Mousse. Cologne went upstairs with Kasumi to explain matters while Makoto, Shampoo and the others discussed possible names for the restaurant. Kasumi would return and the name would be decided to be the San Cheng Huang. Kasumi would ask Shampoo if she wished to go with Mousse's option, but she flatly rejected such.

Many days later, Kasumi got wrapped up in event with the arrival of Herb. On her return to Nerima, Shampoo would greet Kasumi happily, questioning her, along with Makoto and Cologne, as to where she went, but Kasumi largely dodged answering. Kasumi would introduce them to Herb before going for a bath. Makoto was initially sympathetic to Herb until she snorted at her.

When Nodoka showed up only to catch Shampoo and Kasumi in the bath together Makoto did her best to calm her down while Kasumi got dressed. Makoto would accompany Kasumi to the Tendos where Kuno, Ranma, Herb, and Mousse were all arguing over Kasumi. As the confrontation began to break up, Makoto was left amazed how popular Kasumi had become.

The next morning, during sparring, Shampoo was sparring Makoto and dominating the match with her superior strength and speed. Despite this Makoto was impressed by how much she had improved a at least she managed a few telling blows this time. As she was contemplating asking Kasumi to show her some chi techniques she was promptly kicked out by Shampoo who wanted a private dinner with Kasumi.

Cologne apologized for her grand daughter’s rudeness and mentioning her unsual aura asked about her lineage. She apologized when Makoto informed her that her parents were dead. Two went out to eat at another local restaurant. Makoto was left in awe how much Cologne could put away. Cologne wanting to get the opinion of an outsider asked Makoto about Herb. Makoto believed that despite his circumstances he was a jerk. She then asked about jusenkyo. She was shocked to learn that both it and the Amazons seemed to have a relationship with the Silver Millennium.

Learning that they were moving everyone to dorms when it was discovered that Yotogi hade been living at a love hotel. Though she lived at the restaurant Makoto went to check them out. It was here that she learned that not only Usagi and Minako, but Ami as well had been transferred to Kasumi’s class. Makoto invited them as well as Haruka and Michiru who had driven them there to a free dinner at San Cheng Huang.

About the time Makoto was serving her friends an opening appetizer, they noticed Kasumi-kun. Before she could explain things Haruka noticed him talking to Michiru and marched over thinking that he was flirting with her. The other Senshi Makoto included were left shocked when Kasumi in a fit of rage threw Haruka out. Michiru took Haruka home as the others tried to figure out what happened to Kasumi. Ultimately it they couldn’t think of anything and it wasn’t anything serious enough to worry about just yet, so went home as well. Though Makoto fully intended to find out just what was going on.

She got her chance later when Kasumi explained that Haruka and her had history, although given that Kasumi had no knowledge of Haruka's true gender, everyone choose to not correct her. Shampoo in particular, who did not initially recognize Haruka, was quite angry with her, but was soon clued in by Makoto. Throughout Kasumi’s story she was trying to reconcile this Haruka with the one she knew. To change subjects, Cologne told everyone about a beach location that she had just acquired which the girls quickly wished to visit for access to said beach.

As expected Michiru called later wanting to know what was going on, Makoto agreed to meet her the next day at the beach, where she explained the curse to her. That still left the matter of her and Haruka’s history which Makoto advised her to talk to Kasumi about, feeling it wasn’t her place to say. The senshi watched the initial exchange between Kasumi and Michiru, and after things seemed to be going alright decided to head into the water, and were soon after joined by Akane and Nabiki. Happosai arrived soon after, dressed up in a colorful suit, complete with a box wrapped up with a ribbon, and followed Shampoo and Ranma as they lead him off.

Ami ended up falling for Herb after she easily solved a problem that she was having difficult with and Makoto revealed how his cursed was trapped. The senshi couldn’t help much when Happosai discovered the love pills due to Kasumi being able to see through their disguise. Happosai discovered Haruka was a woman and used the pill on her, but was quickly disabled before it too effect. Only when Kasumi, still in male form, showed up did the effect finally take hold, prompting Haruka to kiss Kasumi. Embarrassed by this, and still frustrated by the previous evening's encounter, Haruka got into a fight with Kasumi.

After one of Kotori’s latest outburst Usagi was desperate to get out of the dorms. Makoto wouldn’t let her go with her to San Cheng Huang not wanting her to ruin the tightly regulated kitchen. When Principle Kuno returns and reveals his plans for the students, where boys get buzz cuts and girls get bowl cuts. Makoto wanted to go with Kasumi to confront him only to be told help the other student to find a special coconut that has a "Get Out of Rules Free" card.

When Kasumi destroyed the schools power relay to buy herself some time. The resulting blackout ended with them flailing wildly in a pile of bodies desperately trying to free themselves. They eventually were with the arrival of Happosai who ended up being smashed through the door by Kotori. Their annoyance was amplified when the girls realized that he had stolen their panties.

Not wanting to walk around with no underwear and unwilling to give the boys their locker combination the girls convinced the boys to switch clothing with them so that they go to the gym and pick up some spare clothes. As they made their way to the gym they tried to figure out why Kasumi had betrayed them. None of the observers were brave enough to do more than let off stifled giggles. When they arrived the boys decided to change into their gym clothes as well.

Realizing that running around was getting them nowhere they decided to think up a plan. Ryoga suggested that they found find Kasumi and find out what was wrong. A returning Ukyo called them out for so casually dismissing what she just did. Furious she decided to go and find Kasumi and deal with her herself. Kuno was about to follow her but was stopped by Ranma. They finally noticed that Shampoo wasn’t their when the girls finished changing. Saki would realize that the principle must be blackmailing Kasumi.

They split up into teams of three to go and search for Shampoo, all except Izou who kept looking for the coconut as he was more interested in keeping his hair then rescuing Shampoo, finding her in the gym. With everyone now working together, they confronted Kocho, but he continued to hold Shampoo hostage with a remote. However, Kasumi managed to trick him, and knock the remote from his hands, leaving him to be dealt with by the others while he rescued Shampoo. Once they finished beating him to a bloody pulp the found Kasumi and Shampoo making out. She blushed upon being reminded that they were there.

In order to prevent further beatings Principle Kuno agreed to recall all his new rules, have Kasumi clear all new school rules, as well as no more blackmailing the teachers. When upset they wouldn’t get their revenge the students conceded. After the fiasco with the Principle the school had been closed for a week and realizing that it had been a while since they had talked the inners were trying to contact Rei. When they finally got her she was naturally skeptical when they explained what happened. Rei by contrast was bored stiff as nothing was happening in Juben.

They were interrupted by the arrival of C-chan , Usagi was the first to notice that she now had a lunar crest. They then received another shock when she spoke. The girls all fell over in shock at hearing the cat speak, with Ami being the first to recover. Scanning C-chan she discovered that her energy pattern had been altered to be near identical to Luna's and Artemis's. Minako went to go get Artemis and Luna and when they returned Mousse introduced himself a Selene and unable to truly reveal the full nature of his situation,  gave Frost cover story that he was her familiar.

The Inner’s started to discuss the ramifications of Frost turning Selene into a luna cat, remembering that she was there going into specifics. By this point Luna had gotten over her shock and reminded them about jusenkyo. Ami scanned her again and got the same reading she received from Herb. Incensed at the thought that Frost might have trapped Selene Usagi decided to confront her. Minako went with her just in case. Selene excused herself shortly afterwards.

While the other senshi were playing a baseball game Makoto gave Ranko a tour of the dorms after being asked to by Kasumi. It turned out that Usagi, Ami and Minako’s team got creamed causing Usagi to jokingly suggest that two on the opposing team had curses. Ami replied with a detailed description of how Jusenkyo worked which she had been researching because of her crush on Herb. This naturally led to another discussion on her the senshi were interested in.

Makoto tried to change the subject by wondering when the Huang would be repaired, but Usagi just accused her of wanting to be with Kasumi. Makoto turned it back around by reminding her about Seiya. As she was teased Usagi accidentally revealed that Seiya had kissed her, before claiming that she had homework to do. The were distracted from contemplating this revelation by the arrival of Artemis and Luna who informed them Selene knew who they were and had asked them to help Frost finish repairing the Kaisuifu.

A bored Makoto decided to ask Usagi if she wanted to get something to eat only to find her on the phone with Mamoru. She panicked and quickly hung up the phone when Makoto pointed out the how much the call cost. While Usagi called out Makoto for asking her if she told him about Seiya, stating that nothing happened, all this talk about it caused her to realize that she should have said something to Seiya. The joking mood gone Makoto assured Usagi that there was nothing she really could have said not only did Seiya know about her and Mamoru he left shortly afterwards.

Changing the subject she invited Usagi to the beach where she and the others were going so do some training. She even suggested that Usagi and the other senshi start training given all the things she had learned. They arrived to find Ken-ukyo holding Shampoo hostage having grown frustrated by his inability to defeat Kasumi. Kasumi would become enraged unnaturally by this and, utilizing the dark ha do, attacked Ken brutally to the point those gathered had to physically intervene to stop her.

On getting her off, Kasumi would collapse unconscious as she had done at Pierre's. The others were about to take both to the clinic when they were attacked by Shadow and Shadow Lady. Shadow Lady would attempt to take Shampoo, while Shadow successfully grabbed Kasumi and escaped despite Kuno and Makoto’s efforts to stop him. While Ranko was able to fend off Shadow Lady she made the mistake of attempting to grapple her and was shocked into unconsciousness. By this point Kuno and Makoto had recovered so were able to take her place, until she recovered. All three were confused when Shadow Lady suddenly turned and ran away. Ranko went after her while Makoto and Kuno stayed to watch over Shampoo. it was here that Makoto noticed that Usagi had disappeared.

The moment Usagi was kidnapped Setsuna was flung out of the Space-Time Door, due to the path of time entering a strong flux. They called Mamoru to tell him what happened and he took the first flight back to Japan. All the Senshi could do was stew in worry as they waited, as while Ami attempted to scan the area for Usagi she could find no sign of either her or Kasumi. Luckily Setsuna woke up by the time he arrived. She explained how the shape of the future has been irreversibly altered.

When Mamoru asked her what that meant for Chibiusa, Setsuna explained that the current timeline was no longer connected with hers. That version was still alive, it’s just that their future was no longer hers. This caused Minako to panicking at the ramifications of what this meant, but Rei was quick to calm her down stating that Usagi was alive and they would find her.

Setsuna who wasn’t even aware that Usagi was missing until now could only tell them that only someone of immense power could overpower the effects of the doorway. After a moment of silence Makoto spoke up and encouraged everyone to go in full force once they have a lead. Mamoru having never met Kasumi was surprised when he saw no disagreement on anyone's face.

Three days later, at the Kunos, under the guard of Kodachi, Kuno, Sasuke and Makoto, Shampoo would talk to Makoto. Makoto would note that one the first day, Shampoo was very confident Kasumi would escape on her own, and the second day Shampoo had turned more to anger and was speaking about getting vengence. However, now on the third, Shampoo asked if she was in the way, noting how Ken had used her to get to Kasumi. Makoto would refute this, but the conversation came to a quick end when a mysterious attacker came to the mansion.

All guards were quickly dispatched, and Shampoo quickly captured despite all involved best efforts. Makoto, however, would recognize the attacker as Sailor Moon. Makoto would quickly recover and transform into Sailor Jupiter, as well as contacted the others to inform them about this new development. Soon after she would join up with Ranko who recognized her despite the transformation and the pair would pursue Sailor Moon who was carrying an unconscious Shampoo. Despite their effort, they were unable to retrieve her, as Sailor Moon delivered Shampoo to a waiting van and overcame the pair.

The two were found by Ami and Minako who took them back to Tofu’s clinic where they woke up. After a bit of disorientation Makoto remembered what happened and bolted upright. Tofu assured her that the others were at least alright. Hearing that Ranko was up and about and talking to her friends Makoto excused herself to go have an akward conversation. She found them in the hall and seeing Ami and Minako fumbling for words, just came out and told her the truth. What was more concerning was the fact that Usagi didn’t seem to be affected by Ranko’s anti-magic.

They were attempted to figure that out when Saki showed up wanting to ccheck up on Shampoo. They told her what happened and when she heard about the van she ended up calling Kitsune who was at Hotel La Bac. She told Saki that she had seen a van go into the hotel. Ranko tried to ask what was going on, but she said tell her later as she rushed off.

Sampei called her to tell her to meet at Hotel La Bac. She arrived to find not only nearly the entire class. While the other Senshi and Tuxedo Kamen waited on a nearby roof Makoto listened as Saki explained that she believed that Kasumi, Usagi, and Shampoo were in there. Ranma was initially skeptical, especially when Kitsune started talking about the Illuminati, before Saki shut her up; but she asked them to just trust her. She went on to tell them the place was most likely booby trapped in addition to Shadow and Shadow Lady being in there, but was caught off guard when Ranma asked her if she had a plan. Luckily Kitsune somehow got the buildings blueprints allowing them to map out a route.

Makoto planed to join up with the others as soon as everyone the group went inside. However they came rushing out moments later. However it turns out that the building was protected by an anti magic field cutting them off from their powers. Unfortunately without their powers, the La Bac was a very dangerous place. Even with the combined effort of all nine of them, they barely managed to make it 2 floors down, and even that had cost them many bruises and scrapes. They were resting in a hall when the anti magic field decreased in strength one of its power sources having been destroyed.

This allowed Mercury to get local reading, but before she could start searching for Usagi she spotted Shadow Moon walking towards them. Not having espected things o be this easy the group were left confused on what to do next. Scanning Shadow Moon’s body Mercury discovered the nanites contained within it and realized she was being controlled.

They were a bit puzzled when she seemed to be hesitating. But before any of them could truly get much hope up that she just might snap out of it, she suddenly attacked. Mercury provided then as explanation of how her new abilities worked while the others tried to fight her off. Having already deal with her before Jupiter was quick to warn them about how dangerous Shadow Moon was.

Sailor Uranus was the first to attack however the confines of the building, combined with the simple speed and power of Shadow Moon's ability had quickly demonstrated the flaw in a frontal attack. In had taken less than a minute for Shadow Moon to disable the outer senshi, leaving them scattered throughout the hall. The inner senshi, after seeing their comrades in trouble, were nearing the same fate. With brutal efficiency, Shadow Moon blocked their attacks and attempts to reach the others. Tuxedo Kamen was also afforded no mercy as he was violently whipped around by the arm, before being tossed down the hall where he collided with Sailor Mars.

They were distracted from their pain by the sound of the Doctor from the speakers. He advised them to surrender revealing that he knew who they were and threatened to make their civilian lives difficult. Given that Usagi disappeared the same day as Sailor Moon it was just a matter of cross referencing her friends and acquaintances. Jupiter was unable to hide her worry at how bad their situation was.

He informed him that Shadow Moon was instructed to keep them there, to give them time to think about his offer. For one last taunt he asked that they not stop fighting as he wanted to see what Shadow Moon’s full capabilities were. While they were able to feel the immediate affects when the second stone was destroyed they still proved to be no match for her. They were given a brief rest when Shadow Moon paused as she received another instruction. Though it ended the moment the buildings self-destruct alarm sounded. Just as they were once prepare to attack Shadow Moon, the Doctor showed up. Uranus jumped to her feet threateningly only for Shadow Moon to respond by moving directly in front of him. He had decided to cut his loses and while there was no time left to gain control of them, the nanites had complete control over Shadow Moon.

Much to everyone’s surprise Shadow Moon refused his order to come with him. Initially the Senshi and Kamen had hope that she was coming around. That hope was dashed when after informing the Doctor that he had served his purpose and thus is no longer required she killed him. The Senshi could only look at this in shock. The man was doubtless evil, but to see him cut down so casually by their princess was not an image they could easily accept. However, as she turned back towards them, they realized their situation had yet again become worse.

The seriousness of the situation was clear, they had three options, attempt to retreat, attack, or die. Shadow Moon blocked the only way down, and up lead only to the roof. Even at best it would take them nearly a minute to initiate the teleport and that left Shadow Moon plenty of time to intervene. So really, there were only two options. Unfortunately their earlier fight made it clear that simple physical attacks were useless and that left only their magical ones which would doubtless hurt her, and none of the Senshi were willing to do that. Even Uranus drew the line at attacking Usagi full force. Simply lying down and dying wasn’t an option either.

This time it was Sailor Venus who broke the stalemate, as much as they didn’t want to, if they didn’t attack Shadow Moon would kill them and still be destroyed. Sadly she proved to be to strong Mar was launched violently away, Mercury tried to think up a way to deal with their situation as she checked up on her but none came. Sadly by this point the nanites had gained full control of Sailor Moons magic as shown when Shadow Moon summoned the Moon Stick.

It took little more then a second for her to completely decimate them. In a last desperate stand Sailor Saturn shielded everyone using her Silence Wall against the worst of the attack, but even her strength quickly faded under Shadow Moon's onslaught. To prevent this Usagi having become aware of what was going on destroyed her star seed. Shadow Moon after gasping in pain suddenly lost all her strength and fell to the floor only to be caught by Tukedo Kamen. Sailor Moon’s consciousness reasserted itself seconds before all life left her body. Then as Tuxedo Kamen began to register what just happened she was suspended in the air as she transformed into Eternal Sailor Moon. Her uniform started to disintegrate leaving nothing but her wings which continued to grow, before unleashing a purifying wave of light.

Just as Usagi was about to fall to the ground she was plucked out of the air by Seiya. Both groups could just stare at each other in confusion not knowing what was going on. They came out of it when Seiya noticed how lifeless Usagi was. Mercury checked up on her and determined that she was alive, though she needed a more proper examine. Tuxedo Kamen took Usagi from Seiya as they made their way outside, deciding they’d figure out what to tell everyone when the time came.

Uranus however broke off to go and find Kasumi. Neptune appeared pensive, but made no move to stop her partner. Likewise, although worry showed on the other Senshis' faces, they too made no move to stop her. Teleporting back to where they left Artemis and Luna Mamoru de-transformed and rushed off to find a doctor. The other’s decided that it would be best to stay as it would make it easier for him to explain things. At this point Luna made her presence known and demanded that they explain what was going on, something Seiya agreed with.

The Senshi were gathered together over lunch in the hospital cafeteria, waiting for news on Usagi’s condition when Seiya arrived to inform them that she had woken up and was fine. While relieved this just brought about further questions, why didn’t she fade away like all the other Senshi who had their stars removed. Not to mention how she summoned Seiya. While Ami couldn’t get a reading since whatever happened to Usagi overloaded her computers sensors Setsuna had a theory.

They were under the assumption that it was Usagi's kidnappers that caused time to shift, neither Rose or Kasumi had that level of power only Usagi herself. Minako was the first to voice what everyone was thinking and asked what they do next. That Setsuna couldn’t answer as knowing Usagi was the cause of everything didn’t mean she knew how or why she was able to do it. They needed more info and to get they needed to go to the Moon Kingdom. It turns out that while everything above ground is in ruins, the complex below the ground is still fairly intact. If Ami could get the city's central computer running again they could get the answers they needed.

That still left the question of how they were going to get there which Rei was quick to point out. Seetsuna informed them that the Moon Kingdom had several special transit points set up as gateways between Earth and the Moon. They also wouldn’t need any space suits. Needing only a small group to go it was suggested that it consist of Haruka, Ami, Setsuna, Usagi, and Mamoru. With that came the problem of Kasumi having seen Haruka who after a moment volunteered to talk to her.

Makoto was the first to arrive at the rebuilt San Cheng Huang and could only marvel at what had been done in the two days since she was last there. When Kasumi and Shampoo returned she could barely contain her excitement as she showed them around, eventually taking them to the third floor where Karin was waiting for them. Karin thanked them for intervening in regards to Shadowloo and said the furniture was her extra gift for such as the group had been a thorn in her company's side for some time. Makoto was the one who found Shampoo after she was enthralled by Lemon and snapped her out of it.

Hearing a commotion Makoto went to check up on it only to find that Ranma had intercepted Mikado before he could come into the San Cheng Haung. Much too both their surprise Mikado explained that he was there to seek Kasumi’s assistance, though skeptical Makoto ultimately left to go get Kasumi. Still, only familiar with Kasumi's male side, Kasumi chose to meet him as such with Shampoo, Makoto and Ranma likewise present. Mikado would unexpectedly ask for Kasumi aid with Rippa, revealing he had supposedly kept to a promise he made to Kasumi to stop his womanizing way, but after losing to Rippa in a ice dance battle, now was honorably required to date the boy.

Fearing that his reputation would be lost dating another man, he wished for Kasumi to challenge Rippa and have him drop the date. Kasumi, however, still recovering, had no choice but to refuse, but Shampoo would unexpectedly vow to do so in Kasumi's place, and quickly head off to deliver the challenge. Kasumi would pursue her causing Mikado the opportunity to ask Ranma and Makoto if the two were still together since he saw Shampoo on a date with Kuno. Ranma answered that it was complicated before heading out himself.

Ranma and Shampoo finally took a break from their training to come to school only for Ranma to unexpectedly rush off, leaving Shampoo on her own. Worried not only by how annoyed Shampoo looked at this, but also how anxious she was looking throughout the day Makoto decided to check up on her. She was interrupted from awkward small talk by Minako asking her wanted to see a movie later. Seeing Shampoo wonder off Makoto distractedly told Minako she would and followed her.

After throwing off Shampoo’s suspicions for why she was following her, by saying she was curious. Shampoo would ask if she too heard the singing she was hearing, but Makoto could not. Shampoo also said she could feel something, but could not describe it. Makoto initially assumed Shampoo may be hallucinating, perhaps as a consequence of her near death experience, but while walking with her they soon found themselves in a disused part of the school. The pair would locate the second school store, a run down place run by and older man who seemed oblivious to the nature of his shop. While Makoto was distracted questioning him, Shampoo was drawn to a notebook and picked it up. When Makoto prompted Shampoo to leave in frustration with the old man, she found Shampoo now apparently entranced and reciting a poem.

Makoto, alarmed by this, took Shampoo by the shoulder to snap her out of it, but instead Shampoo's eyes seemed dead and ghostly blue flames appeared around her. The old man quickly left, apparently fearful, leaving Makoto to figure things out. The possessed Shampoo revealed her name was Kogane and apologized for possessing Shampoo as she had never done that before. When asked to remove herself, she initially didn't know how, but thought to run into a wall, resulting in the two being split apart.

Outside and leaving the school, Kogane now accompanied Makoto and Shampoo, trying to apologize to Shampoo. Makoto decided that it would be best if Kogane remained invisible, not wanting a bunch of people in a panic over seeing a ghost. However this made Shampoo look like she was having an argument with thin air. Fortunately most passers by were not paying enough attention to notice the strangeness of this.

Their brief connection apparently had given Shampoo improved mastery of Japanese although it was steadily slipping as time went on. While discussing this, Makoto concluded Shampoo must have a sense for spirits. She wanted to go talk with Cologne to make sure that Shampoo was okay, but she saw questioning Azusa about her fight with Kitsui as more important and ran off.

Seeing how tense Kasumi was all week she decided to go with her when she went to the Dojo to present Shampoo and Ranma with matching costumes for the contest fashioned by Pierre. Makoto herself thought the two were being silly and making everyone worry over something very petty. At the same time she sympathized with their feeling like dead weight.

Some days later, Makoto took Kogane back to Toramasa's store to see if it jogged her memory, only for him to started babbling on about Waterloo.

Ranko was forced to accompany Shampoo everywhere due to an enchantment placed on her so when arrived at the San Cheng Haung to begin her escort for the day Makoto used the intercom phone to inform Shampoo as she had yet to appear. Kasumi answered such, and apparently was involved with Shampoo at the time. The pair did shortly after though appear downstairs and Shampoo headed off with Ranko to train with Kitsui.

Later she gathered together with Usagi, Ami and Minako, to catch up on some back home work. However she was distracted by the fact something was clearly wrong with Usagi. She waited until went to the washroom to ask the others there opinion and they agreed. Minako wrote it off as her being upset about Seiya leaving. They decided to give her a few more days before talking to her.

When Usagi randomly sent them a message to meet her at the park they called her to see what was going on, only to become worried when she wouldn’t respond to her communicator. Worried they rushed towards the park and were surprised to find the other Senshi waiting there for them, including Rei. They all received the same message. Minako suspected that Usagi was planning a surprise anniversary party. When Setsuna pointed out that know such anniversary she figured that she had got her dates mixed up.

Before they could further consider that possibility, Usagi finally appeared. She revealed herself to be Quaoar and after apologizing for the deception informed them that Usagi was with the other Ascended Senshi waiting for her fate to be decided. Defensive instincts drove many of the girls to reach for their transformation items, but they found them missing. Quaoar had already taken them as they would only serve as a distraction. After convincing them including Luna and Artimis who were hiding in the bushes that she was on the level she transported them to the moon kingdom.

Once within, the others found Usagi, suspended in the air and completely unresponsive. After the initial shock, they took in the auditorium room they were in. Sensing her wandering attention, Quaoar introduced them to Rhadamanthus and Eris, though they were more focused on the fact that Seiya was there. The Ascended Senshi believed that Usagi was reawakening as her former incarnation of Cosmos and were worried about her being unable to control her power. At Quaoar's request the senshi had been invited to speak on her behalf.

As she introduced the various AS’ they were shocked by how much Ixion looked like Mamoru. This became more apparent when the actual Mamoru showed up. However, whatever response any would have had to his appearance was cut off by the Orcus was immediately told to withdraw her cloak. Quaoar once more ran through the introductions of the others for Mamoru. As one would expect, Ixion grabbed most of Mamoru's attention. However, other than a nod of greeting, the man said nothing.

Quaoar went into detail about the history of the Ascended Senshi, the rise and fall of Cosmos’ kingdom, as well as the Moon Kingdom. This is what led them to the decision on what to do with Usagi. This caused Rei to angrily demanded to know what that meant only to withdraw when Orcus called her out for not listening to their warning of Cosmos’ power. Rhadamanthus ordered her to calm down, but the fact remained they had serious concerns about weather or not Cosmos can control her power. While they didn’t have to like it they all agreed to it when they chose to be reborn that the final decision is up to the Ascended.

The group used the time they waited for the arrival of Huya and Deucalion to consider what they would say. The Senshi, luna cats, and Mamoru had huddled together to the side to plot strategy. With their abilities inaccessible, and their opponents having all the power of Chaos and more, conflict had been quickly ruled out as being the least viable. So, they took the advice they had been given and considered what to say to sway the opinions of those gathered.

When Huya and Deucalion arrived she immediately rushed towards Ami and Michiru and hugged them. Rhadamanthus began to recount recent events for all. There was little to dispute, until she got to Eris’ transgressions. Since that matter would be discussed only with the Senshi she moved on. Finally came to the decision of what to do with Usagi. Do they let her go, keep her in the stasis field indefinitely, or terminate her before her power grows? Luna suggested that they just restore the stasis field if she does lost control. Rhadamanthus agreed that a conditional release was reasonable.

With no other proposal they began to discuss there options. They eliminated termination when it was pointed out that it would just kicks the can down the road a few years. Sealing or other removal of her power, as well conditional release, also proved impossible with their current limits.

Minako suggested that they just train her and Mamoru was quick to point out that permanent stasis was the same as termination, just delaying the inevitable. Unfortunately Huya pointed out that training would go against their rule about not getting involved. Michiru tried to argue that they could restrict themselves from such, but she wasn’t willing to do that. Ultimately the Ascendant weren’t willing to risk the danger Usagi possessed. Eventually Eris spoke up and called them out for being motivated solely by fear.

The discussion ended and those without a voice were told to wait in the courtyard. Gathered around a destroyed fountain in the central plaza of the ruins of the Moon Kingdom, the Senshi, luna cats and Mamoru waited nervously for nearly an hour. Eventually Rei couldn’t take it anymore and despite knowing how powerful they were planned on marching back in and stopping them. Several of the others rose in response and nodded their agreement, only for Ami to remind them that their chance of victory was nonexistent.

They unanimously agreed to let Usagi live. They decreed that they will continue their pact of noninterference. Usagi must be allowed to discover her powers on her own. Them interfering could simply slow that process down, and potentially lead her astray. However, since the senshi were now aware of them, the block on contact was removed. All Ascended Senshi will be allowed to converse with them normally. They may not, however, use their powers to knowingly help or hinder any Senshi within this star system, save in their own self defense.

Because of Eris actions Rhadamanthus also effectively blocked their power while they were in this star system. It was revealed that because of Seiya’s exposure to Usagi’s energy she was evolving into an Asended as well. This meant that she needed to be replaced on Kinmoku. Her request to go back anyway was denied since supposedly if she was away from Usagi the process could stall. Setsuna ended up offering her a room at her place. Quaoar had Eris take the senshi back to Nerima while she returned Mamoru to his university, much to her annoyance.

Usagi, Minako, Makoto and Ami were rescued from having to explain where they’d been all night to the dorm supervisor, by Eris disguising herself as a police officer. Luckily despite being up all night they weren’t sleepy so decided to get ready for class. Minako asked Usagi if she had tried out her new abilities causing Makoto to call her out for not taking things seriously.

Makoto unaware of the commotion at San Cheng Huang arrived at the girls' dorm to inform the others that they had been invited to Frost graduation ceremony. Having nothing better to do Ami and Minako agreed to go. She then went to Usagi’s to inform her as well. After being told by Luna that she went to the roof to get some air she realized that something was wrong. Luna promised that she wouldn’t say anything but insinuated that she should talk to Usagi.

She found her looking off over the city and was considering how she would approach her when she noticed that Ixion was there as well. Not having sensed his presence she figured he was hiding. Realizing that she had gone undetected by the Ascended Senshi, she decided to do the same.

It wasn’t long before Usagi noticed him and as Makoto listened to them discuss the nature of their relationship, or more specifically the nature of Ixion’s relationship with Cosmos. She heard how Seiya had informed Usagi about how Ascended Senshi’s feelings never go away and pondered its meaning. It took a moment, but finally it hit. Seiya loves Usagi… and is always going to love Usagi. She began to grow concerned when Usagi started rambling and pacing, but she kept her place of hiding.

Ixion decided to change the subject he told Usagi that he was planning on staying as he didn’t trust Eris. While she couldn’t attack Usagi, she could still make her life complicated. Usagi started to apologize fo Chaos, but Ixion assured her that she did what she had to. With that he took his leave. For a second Makoto considered simply playing naïve against it and made her presence known.

Makoto assured Usagi that no matter what she was going through she could always come to them. The problem wasn’t that she thought they wouldn’t listen. It was that with how chaotic everything had become would they accept if she choose a different path that didn’t lead to Crystal Tokyo. Though she admitted that it would be rather jarring if it was what Usagi wanted, Usagi pointed out that she couldn’t speak for Rei or Setsuna. However the problem wasn’t that she decided to pick Seiya it was that she was no longer certain what she wanted.

This Makoto found easier to handle she told Usagi that she disagreed with her assessment that the senshi were to invested in how things were. However she could just bare this all herself and needed someone to talk to, if it wasn’t them she suggested Kasumi. Usagi argued that Kasumi wouldn’t understand, to which Makoto replied that she should tell her. Makoto told Usagi to leave the others to her. Usagi agreed the tension finally leaving her body. With that done Makoto invited her to Frost graduation ceremony.

At the girls' dorm, Makoto sat in the TV room in thought. Around her, her various dorm mates were watching an anime, or chatting quietly. Usagi was making as if doing the former, but Makoto could see that she was paying little attention, obviously lost in her own thoughts. She was trying to figure out how she was tell the others, when she was distracted by Ranko receiving a call.  A pack of kitsunes had surrounded the San Cheng Huang and they had asked her for help.

Makoto offered to help, but she was called specifically for her immunity to magic. With her departure, several conversations erupted over the new info, allowing the senshi, save Usagi, to discreetly gather. She felt that this was the best time to bring up her talk with Usagi. As predicted Rei was furious and nearly screamed over the communicator. Minako and Ami were far more understanding, the later theorizing about how much the incident at the La Bac had taken a toll oh her, something Rei hadn’t considered.

That also brought about the topic of them revealing their identities. Not only were they tired of being sidelined, but at this point it may not be avoidable. They decided to tell Frost, Kasumi, Ranko whom the suspected already knew and Shampoo who would most likely figure it out due to her spirit sense. Ami also suggested Herb theorizing that as a Dragonkin he’d be immune to most mental influences, while Artemis suggested Selene. Minako asked if they should bring in Seiya and Mamoru, but Rei was against it as that would prevent Usagi from talking it out with a neutral party.

They reconvened at Siren's barrier to witness Frost's enchantment; Makoto told Usagi that they were going to meet with the outers the next day to talk it over. Usagi apologized for how complicated she had made things. Ami informed her that they had a number of other concerns and this gave them the excuse to push things along. She thanked her friends as the spell went underway, though she was the only one who was able to see the magical symbols.

Much to everyone’s surprise Minako could see them to if only just barely. When the festivities started Usagi became transfixed on the display in front of her, realizing that she recognized it. When she was brought out of it she told the others that she thinks Frost was Sedna. This shocked the others, causing them all to look to Frost in surprise.

All the senshi gather together at Haruka and Michiru’s apartment with Luna and Artemis save Usagi and Seiya. The inners informed them about how hard Usagi was taking things as well as there decision to reveal there identities. Much to everyone’s surprise Setsuna had no objections however she did caution that taking this step is likely a sign that they would have their identities become public in the not too distant future. Thus it would be best if they told their families so they didn’t hear about it from the news. Makoto was the one who indeed up invited Kasumi and Shampoo to a talk with her and her friends which they agreed to. Shampoo also agreed to notify Ranko, Frost and Selene, although she did not initially know who Selene was.

That night, Herb, Kasumi, Ranko, Frost and Selene gathered togethervwith the Senshi in the apartment of Michiru and Haruka, where the Senshi finally revealed their true identities to them. After the reveal, Kasumi apologized to Makoto for how awkward it must have been when she thought she was a cosplayer. Makoto brushed it off and asked her how she was able to see through their disguise field. Kasumi theorized that it was a her mental training combined with Jusenkyo. She also asked her to talk to Usagi to give her a fresh perspective. Shampoo would approach Usagi, pledging herself to her in thanks for saving them at the La Bac. Usagi said this was unneeded, as she partly blamed herself for the incident, and Kasumi intervened to say they would simply be available should Usagi ever need help. Afterwards, she would note to Kasumi that she believed Cologne knew of their identities, and was told by Kasumi about a stone Cologne left behind for them. She would also request from Makoto a proper demonstration of her full power which she agreed to.

The next day, after school, Shampoo was walking home to the restaurant with Ami, Usagi and Makoto, and related her thoughts on the situation with Herb, and how it greatly complicated her preferred arrangement, that being having Ukyo go with Ranma and having Kasumi to herself. Though she remained very quite Makoto was happy to see that Usagi's resolve appeared to be intact and unchanged the whole day having prepared a long set of talking points to push her back into the meeting with Kasumi over whatever excuses she could assemble. Once at the restaurant, they would gather in the pocket dimension where she taunted Makoto who was somewhat reluctant about showing off her Senshi powers.

Later, when Kasumi and Usagi had finished their talk, Shampoo was apparently exhausted, with Makoto as Sailor Jupiter currently having her durability tested by Herb. They noted how Shampoo was unable to do any real damage despite her best efforts, although noting Shampoo's physical attacks were at least somewhat effective. During this Frost was looking over the status display of Ami’s armor. It turns out their exposure to the energy unleashed by Usagi put their power output at 78 percent of maximum when it should be 20.

Later as they were getting ready for work Herb confronted Makoto about the Senshi’s belief that Frost was the reincarnation of Sedna. Ignoring her question about how he knew that he wanted to caution her about making any rash decisions as he had his doubts as Frost simply wasn’t strong enough for that to be the case. Makoto pointed out how much the two looked alike, Herb theorized that they were most likely related. Makoto decided to talk to the others and Herb, Shampoo and Kasumi agree not to say anything.

As they left the pocket dimension they were greeted by Crystal who informed them that Lemon had gone missing. Herb was dismissive of this thinking that she had just left, but Kasumi wanted to go search for her. Crystal agreed as recent events are likely to have attracted the attention of undesirables, so it was dangerous for Lemon to be alone. They would eventually find signs that Lemon had been kidnapped, and with no way to trace her, Frost would suggest a broad spell to find any kitsune in the area.

The Senshi convene discreetly in the Karaoke room for the moment to try and get in contact with Haruka and Michiru only to learn they were out of town. Which meant there was no way Rei could join them anytime soon. Usagi suggested they ask Ixion for help. He agreed and they met up with the others outside the castle within the pocket dimension. Since Devlin didn’t know them he asked if he could scan them, and was shocked by how strong they were. Ixion introduced himself stating that while he couldn’t fight fight, he’s be a great distraction since the hunters wouldn’t be able to hurt him. Devlin figured he was a Geas of some sort.

Convinced they would be useful the group went over there battle plan. Shampoo gave a few details of the layout within and disbursement of the people within. During said meeting Grenda emphasized how they wanted to be quick and non-lethal as their enemy could hold a grudge. Devlin also provided everyone a potion that was essentially the magical equivalent of a ski mask. Mercury used her mist as cover allowing Kasumi, Shampoo, Herb and Jupiter to push through to the 2nd floor.

The two rushed off and Jupiter and Herb, caught up in time two disable a man who Kasumi though had been dealt with, only for him to recover. The group would then discover another man who begged for mercy, but would soon be drained of all life. Kasumi tried to save him only to be stopped by Shampoo and Herb as it was already too late. As they were getting over the shock of what happened the corpse explode. The group would then discover another man who begged for mercy, but would soon be drained of all life and then have his corpse explode, but Jupiter managed to shield them from much of this blast. Just as she was checking on Kasumi she was forced to shield the group when the rest of the downed men exploded.

As they once more starter to recover, and Grenda joined them, Shampoo called out a warning and another individual attacked them using an automatic weapon. The others, save Jupiter, took the warning, and dropped to the floor, while Jupiter once more moved to use herself as a barrier. Grenda quickly ended this threat, and with everyone dead they would proceed ahead. Once in the pocket dimension within, they found a woman finishing off Ken, who was battered and broken. After the woman tossed aside Ken to confront their group, particularly Jupiter, Kasumi and Shampoo circled around to tend to Ken. The woman turned out to be a Dark Kingdom Youma and quickly proved more than a match for Jupiter, Grenda and Herb. Grenda and Herb. Grenda and Herb in particular were bound in her jelly like appendages and being drained, so Kasumi and Shampoo went in to free them. Jupiter did her best to fight alone before finally being pinned to a wall herself.

The group was rescued by the arrival of Ixion the youma proved to be just strong enough for him to retaliate when she attacked him. Everyone would reconvene at the San Cheng Huang to deal with a new situation, that of Kasumi now demonstrating a new personality, that of 'Tex'. The group would humor Tex for a few hours, apparently informing Ranma of the situation as well, who fetched Genma. Genma informed them that he has seen Tex briefly before, but he only ever came out for a few minutes. As they pondered what to do, Rose arrived at the restaurant and after some initial distrust, they allowed her to speak with Kasumi-Tex. As Rose considered the situation, a new personality displayed itself, and Rose put Kasumi asleep. As she directed them to take her to her room, Makoto rejoined her fellow senshi. To inform them of this new development.

Makoto assured then that while she’ll have some bruises she’ll be fine. She just wondered how a Dark Kingdom youma was so strong. Ixion explained that the Dark Kingdom were actually the senshi’s most dangerous opponent, they just never experienced them at their height. Eris soon arrived to tease Ixion about his breach of rules, even though they both new that wasn’t the case. Ixion was about to leave, but Eris stopped his asking, why he didn’t enspell the youma. He answered in this instance death was more than justified. After he left she explained to the others how blade worked. She also revealed that they still hadn’t come into their full power. Advising them to take this encounter to heart and consider ascending. Eris warned them that Usagi’s power is so blinding that few have taken notice, but it won’t take that long until new enemies come seeking it out.

As they were contemplating what Eris said a card suddenly flew into Makoto’s hand. Returning to the others to find out what was going on she was told that since Rose could not locate Kasumi's normal personality they would be going into Kasumi's mind to locate her. It turns out that Makoto was one of the people Kasumi trusted to go in along with Shampoo, Herb, Ukyo, Genma.

Once in the shared dreamscape, Shampoo quickly sensed something odd, although had difficulty describing it. She was directed to seek out the oddity while the others searched for Kasumi. Makoto found herself in an unfamiliar Japanese city and as she walked through the street she heard a scream and rushed towards it. She ended up coming across the memory of Genma teaching Kasumi the nekoken. Ranma hearing her screams of outrage figured out what was going on and reminded everyone to stay on task.  She next ended up coming across the mother personality that replaced Tex right before they entered Kasumi’s mind.

As Makoto was trying to convince the mother personality to stay put, Genma ran into a second cat persona, and it quickly went on a rampage, consuming the other personalities as it did, growing monstrously huge. Unfortunately upon seeing this, the mother personality thinking that her son was in one of the buildings cat crushed pulled herself free of Makoto and rushed headlong towards the animal. Despite Makoto’s efforts she ended up being crushed and consumed. Returning to Ranma the two of them plus Herb attempted to lure the cat away while Shampoo dealt with Kasumi who had run away upon seeing the giant cat.

Herb and Makoto gained the giant cat’s attention by literally jumping right into its face. Both dodged around the city as it laid waste to it in an attempt to smash them. Fortunately, while their offensive power was useless in this realm, both had retained their agility and speed and this was serving them well at the moment. Herb came up with an idea to lure into the dreamscape version of jusenkyo hoping that it would have some kind of effect. It ended up getting distracted and running off before they could do anything. With the cat persona having consumed all the others, Shampoo, in a desperate gambit, rushed to confront it. This had the desired effect as Kasumi, now likewise gigantic, rescued her and held the cat persona at bay.

Unfortunately, this was little more than a stalemate, as Kasumi was still too frightened to attack. Herb, however, noticed a peculiarity to the cat's actions and after conferring with Ranma for confirmation, spoke with Shampoo about a new plan. Shampoo would then abandon Kasumi to once more confront the cat herself, swatting it across the nose and declaring she loved Kasumi, not it. This had the desired effect as the cat quickly demoralized and shrunk. Kasumi, on seeing this, realized the true nature of the beast, and approached it to talk, finally merging with it. With the dreamscape no longer needed it collapsed and everyone found themselves back in the real world.

The next morning, with the arrival of Grenda, she along with Shampoo, Herb and Ranma would attempt to take out their frustrations on Genma for how Kasumi acquired the Nekoken and her other personalities, but after Kasumi spoke up in his defense, and he groveled, they lost their appetite for such.

After Grenda briefed them on the fallout from their attack, Shampoo would then discuss with Grenda the doorway, puzzling the magus. Devlin and Frost would arrive during the discussion and likewise find the whole thing puzzling, until Frost suggested she found the image of the door familiar. Realizing it was likely linked to the Moon Kingdom, Frost was tasking with looking into that while Grenda promised to decode documentation on the site that might mention it. They would also discuss what to do with this version of Kimiko Tendo, Devlin and Grenda agreeing she couldn't be the real version, and most likely some kind of copy although unknowing what type. They would suggest Shampoo attempt to visit her again and learn more, but only after getting some questions to ask her to prove her identity.

After seeing Kasumi and Shampoo off on there trip Makoto returned to the pocket dimension where Frost was testing how strong the Inners have become while making sure that they remained stable. At this point there armor would no longer be able to contain their power, so Ami suggested that simply tap into the energy supply and take what they need instead of trying to store it all up. Though this approach was far less efficient so would end up making them weaker, not to mention the fact that Seiya and especially Usagi were even stronger.

The topic moved to Ami’s success in finding the workshop, unfortunately other than some records describing it she didn’t have much luck. She theorized that after the fall of the Kingdom, the few Dark Kingdom youma still around ransacked the remainder of anything of interest. This caused Makoto to panic at the thought that there were more rogue youma out there. On their way to school Usagi suddenly teleported to America in front of Mamoru. Since the group couldn’t use Sailor Teleport and she didn’t have a passport she was effectively stuck there. Contacting the others Ami was able to calm everyone down by reminding them that she could use the Moon Kingdom's teleportation system though it would take some time. Unfortunately that still left the problem with school after aiding with the rescue of Shampoo Usagi just couldn’t skip again so soon with no explanation.

As the group was unable to come up with any ideas, a newcomer joined them in the form of Herb. After hearing what was going on he suggested that they use Lemon as a stand in for Usagi. Around lunch the three noticed how strained Lemon was becoming. Though she tried to downplay it, they weren’t buying it and Ami transferred some of her mana to her. They discussed some more about Kitsune before returning to class. Later that night Kasumi and Shampoo returned to find Ranma, Herb and Makoto in the TV room. Shampoo placed a pair mouse ears on a thoroughly unamused Herb's head while Kasumi asked if they’d missed anything. After glancing at each other they told her no.

Ranma, Kasumi, Shampoo, and Makoto were surprised the next day when they were greeted by Sororo who told them that she was a relative who has been advising Herb. Everyone’s attention was attention was shifted to Herb when he arrived who was shocked to see Sororo there as it had only been a day since he saw her. She explained that something unexpected had come up so her opportunities for an introduction anytime soon narrowed considerably. Saying her goodbyes she left Herb explain who she was.

Ranma was the first to speak causing Herb to frown upon being asked where he was hiding her. He told them nowhere and demanded to know what she told them when Ranma then asked if there were any others. When Kasumi answered Herb explained Sorora’s nature as a Celestial Dragon as well as went into the history and nature of the Dragon Clan and the Musk. Throughout it all Shampoo and Ranma asked various questions. Herb was shocked when Kasumi asked him about how the Dragon clan maintains their... purity as he never thought about her becoming the Dragon Lord.

Kasumi suddenly switched demeanor and brightened with a smile and showed everyone a strange stone given to her by Cologne. While Herb realized it was a magical he didn’t recognize the symbol on it. Shampoo told then that it was the mark of the Matriarch. They decided to ask Frost about it who explained that it was a speaking stone which is kinda like a mental photograph. Frost activated it using some of her blood.

While the holographic version of Cologne was annoyed to see the others there she had expected it so explained that the original Cologne may have discovered the location of the spirit of Queen Tranquility. Reaction to this was varied. Many were simply puzzled, the name lost on them, but Frost, Shampoo and even Makoto all went wide eyed in shock at the name. Kasumi recognized it as the last queen of the village. Holo-Cologne went on explain the true nature of Queen Tranquility. She told then that the reason she hasn’t awoken was because she resurrected as a non-amazon. Ranma was the first to realize the significant of that. It seemed that Cologne’s plan was to find this woman and adopt her into the tribe as a loophole. Though she wasn’t sure if this would work as there were a lot of variable from the council to the woman herself not agreeing. Halo-Cologne warned Kasumi that the magic in the stone was limited so she should only use it again if she is ready to proceed.

Genma expressed his excitement of trying out the new menu only for Ranma to call him out for looking for handouts, before taking him home. With their exit, the others broke up, Makoto lingering behind the group with Kasumi. While they didn’t say it they knew Usagi’s mother was the resurrected Queen Tranquility. With all that she was dealing with Kasumi felt that it was best not to tell her yet. Makoto agreed and went off to tell the other senshi.

Makoto ended up getting hurt after asking Shampoo to get more serious with her. Kasumi was quick to chastise her as healed Makoto’s ribs causing her to come to her aid. Ami and Usagi who likewise hovered, observing still praised Makoto for her improvement. This caused Makoto to once again bring up how they should start training. While Ami saw the benefits, she was worried about Usagi.

From there the group began discussing the senshi’s power why it couldn’t be sensed how they control it, and thus tried to theorize ways that Usagi could control her new powers. Ami’s research only found vague mention of meditation though this got Usagi to start thinking of the time she talked to Queen Serenity. Kasumi suggested that it might not be limited to speaking to your direct predecessor. Much to everyone’s surprised Usagi felt she was on to something and believed she might have talked to Cosmos. She told them the dream she had when was being controlled by Shadaloo.

She was reluctant to try again, but Ami stressed that she might not have a choice. Kasumi offered to teach her some meditation techniques. With that the conversation ended and the girls headed off.

The Inner senshi got their evaluations and though they were all cleared they decided to stay in Kasumi’s class. Makoto wanted to continue her training, Ami enjoyed the opportunity (and in fact wouldn’t have even been sent if she or her mother bothered to complain), while Usagi’s parent encouraged her to stay due to how well her grades were becoming. From there the conversation moved to Minako’s dating life and how she kept being dumped for standing her dates up.

Kasumi, Shampoo, Genma, Makoto, and Akane were finishing up their morning spar when Frost arrived looking for Usagi. After Frost confirmed to Makoto that she had not only fixed Usagi’s armor but Seiya’s as well, she left to go get them. Frost was able to fix Seiya and Usagi’s armor without any complications. While they were happy with the results Seiya knew there had to be a catch. Frost explained that due to the change in energy cores Seiya could only run at 90%, as she continues to ascend it should eventually reach equality, but it will take awhile.

As for Usagi defensively her armor is stronger then it was before and while there is an upper limit, its regenerative properties should overcome that. Unfortunately all of Sailor Moon’s offensive attacks is powered by the Ginzuishou, so since its been destroyed she has to go back to using her tiara. While annoyed at having to use an attack she hasn’t relied on in ages Usagi knew accepted as it was better then nothing. Frost also informed her she had a sonic attack. While Usagi remembered using supersonic waves she had no idea how to activate it, Makoto could shrug when she looked at her.

Frost had found a few other functions that had been deactivated for some reason. Though the only one that would work with the new core was the invisibility function. However when they tested it out it turned that it only turned her clothes invisible leaving Usagi in her underwear. After that they felt it west best to keep the other functions off as well. Frost assured a flustered Usagi that there were no other surprises. With that out of the way Frost finished her examination Usagi didn’t have any power fluctuation other then a few instances. Due to her embarrassment Seiya and Makoto explained that she had gotten everyone drunk. Frost could only guess what prompted that, but the others gave no further clarification.

Makoto brought up how it made them aware of Shampoo’s issue, though they felt it was up to Shampoo to explain. Seiya decided to get back to work and soon the party broke up, leaving Frost in the dark.

The morning practice session was unsurprisingly far less enthusiastic from normal. Ranma was off by himself, continuing his tracings. Herb was nearby but engaged in some simple magic practice, running through drills Sorora had instructed him on. Only Makoto and Akane were sparring with each other, with the rest of the group save the adults, who were currently elsewhere entirely, meeting off to the side out of earshot. When they finished as Makoto went into some final cooling down exercises Akane noticed Kasumi, Shan, Kane, and Ranko talking with each other and commented about how she didn’t trust the two. Halting her exercise Makoto asked her why; Akane just told her that she saw something yesterday but wasn’t sure what.

There was also the fact that they knew nothing about the two, combined with their abnormal strength. Makoto agreed that the two were a mystery, but pointed out that Ranko was just as much a mystery and the three seemed to know each other. Akane admitted that it was probably nothing she just wanted to be sure. Makoto agreed that with all this kitsune nonsense going on you couldn’t be too cautious. That discussion done, the pair exchanged a few brief words over their mutual training and parted ways in preparation for going to school.

Makoto, however, once at her room, took the opportunity to discreetly use her communicator and contact Ami. After considering for a second what she would say, Makoto just explained the bad vibes Akane got from Shan and Kane. Ami had tried to do scan of the two remotely but nothing came up. Since she was looking for signs of a kitsune nearby Ami asked Makoto if she wanted her to scan for anything strange about Shan and Kane. It turns out that there were two odd magical signatures in the building, though they weren’t very strong and was more consistent with a magic of some kind rather than a magical being like Lemon. Makoto initially thought they were cursed, but the signature wasn’t powerful enough. It seemed like Akane was on to something. Ami was about to rush over, but Makoto wasn’t ready to jump to conclusions just yet. It was decided that Ami would keep looking for odd readings while Makoto kept an eye on them. After the pair quickly gave their mutual goodbyes, Makoto wondered if she should tell Kasumi before deciding against it.

## Abilities

Makoto can transform into Sailor Jupiter by saying "Jupiter Power, Make Up!", increasing her already high combat prowess with attacks centered around lightning and nature. While Makoto is skilled with a clean style she's used to having the physical advantage herself, and was not prepared for combat with the Nerima residents. She initially believed that Chi techniques were fairy tails. Slowly but surely she has improved though is still far below everyone else. Through her training with Kasumi Makoto has learned stabilize her ki outside of her body. While she can only concentrate them around her hands and not form a full battle aura, she’s shown to be better at it then Shampoo even if the later is still way better at using ki internally.