Sailor Moon: Hidden Memories

Chapter 12

Minutes passed as Tanya and Anna continued to look at Marco and Dief in complete shock, but to them, the minutes seemed to go on forever. The North Pole. They both shivered at the thought of that cold, empty place. Both girls remembered vividly the stories the Sailor Senshi of the inner Solar System told them about going there to defeat Queen Beryl and Queen Metallia once and for all. They remembered hearing how each of the girls met their deaths one after the other at the hands of a group of female assassins that worked for the evil Queen of the Dark Kingdom.

In the end, Usagi was the last to lose her life as she used the Ginzuishou to restore everything back to normal. Because of that, the Sailor Senshi lost their memories when they were brought back to life. Each time the cousins thought about it, they couldn't help but shiver to their very core and wonder how the senshi ever got over it when they regained their memories. Now, the possibility of them having no choice but to go there was like a blow to the stomach, and the cold, frightening feeling returned harder than ever.

Anna was the first to break the icy silence as she sighed and shook her head. "You guys, that can't be possible. Usagi and the others...surely they must have defeated whatever evil was left there after they used the Ginzuishou crystal..."

"Yes, we know," said Marco, stepping up a little closer. "But we cannot ignore the findings and figures we have calculated. Maybe there's a small chance that Valera and Onyx somehow must have tapped into something that was left behind after Beryl and Metallia was destroyed. Maybe some energy on reserve or something...or a base. The important thing here is we have to find out what it is and destroy it."

Anna gave another exhausted sigh, then turned to Tanya to see if she agreed. She stopped herself short just as she was about to say something. The shorter girl had a strange look on her face, a look that was between being frightened and disbelieving at the same time. A glazed look had settled over her eyes and she had gone a little paler. Her breathing was slightly shallow as Tanya began to shake slightly. "T..Tanya, are you okay?" Anna asked as she put her arm around her cousin's shoulder. "Come on, you have to get a grip..."

"NO!" Tanya suddenly burst out, standing up and throwing Anna's arm off of her. "Don't you all understand? This is CRAZY! We can't go all the way to the North Pole! We..we can't..." The shaking had overcome her then, and the dark-skinned girl fell to her knees on the carpeted floor, tears streaming down her dark fudge brown cheeks as she hugged herself. "Usagi...Rei...the others, they...they DIED up there! If it wasn't for the power of her Ginzuishou, they would have never returned. What if we can't...if something wrong happens..." Unable to go on anymore, Tanya let the tears and the fear overcome her once more. She had so much in her life that she dreamed and hoped for, so much she still wanted to do. She wanted to see her friends again in Japan, to see her father and become a good mother, just like her own mother was to her. The thought of losing all that, and never seeing the one person in her life she had come to love in Japan nearly broke her heart beyond repair. How was she going to get through all this? What would happen if she did die and couldn't come back?

"Oh Ti," sighed Anna sadly. She got up and joined Tanya sitting on the floor. She took the trembling girl in her arms and just held her for a few minutes. She too knew of the terrible price the original Sailor Senshi had paid in order to stop Beryl's evil plan of destroying the Earth, just as she tried to over a thousand years ago. When she went to Japan and found out she was Sailor Polaris, that was one of the first things that was discussed. She too was shaken by the story, but she knew if she and Tanya were to figure out the truth about Onyx, the truth about her past, then that chance had to be taken. When Tanya's shaking had subsided a little, Anna placed a finger under her cousin's chin and lifted her head up to meet her eyes.

"Tanya, it'll be okay. I trust Marco and Dief. They'll be able to get us through this. I...I believe if...no,when we get through this, we'll understand what this is all about. Maybe we'll even get Tevra back. Please Tanya, we have to do this. Marco and Dief wouldn't tell us about this if they thought we couldn't do it. Just trust in them...please..." Anna gave her cousin an extra hug for encouragement.

"She's right," said Dief, walking up and setting a black paw on Tanya's lap. "Marco and I have great faith in you. The two of you can do this. We will always be there to help you out. Trust in yourself as we all trust in you." With that, the black-furred dog nodded along with Marco, whose tail was wagging with agreement.

Tanya drew in a shaky breath after a moment and wiped some of the tears from her eyes. "Yeah, I guess you guys are right," She stood up on shaky legs and gave a weak smile. "I...I won't lose control like that again, I promise," She turned to Anna as she also stood up. "But this is our destiny, right? To protect all that we love and hold dear from evil and to fight for all justice,"

Anna nodded in agreement as she gave a smile. "But you have to admit, what happened to the senshi in the North Pole was scary. I'd hate for anyone else to go through that."

"Which is precisely why we are doing this, so no one else has to die or suffer needlessly," said Marco. "Now, if we are going to do this right, we need a plan, and I think I might have one. Tomorrow we'll try and see if we find a safe point for you two to teleport in." He turned to look out the window, which showed the setting sun. "But it's been a long day now, and you girls need your rest."

Nodding tiredly, the girls got ready for an early night of sleep, the thought of going to the North Pole still fresh in their mind and heart, and still making them shiver.

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The Next Day

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School:

The next morning at school, the girls tried to go on as if it was another ordinary day, but they couldn't escape the haunting feeling that settled over them. They couldn't help but feel as though that somehow, everything that they held so dear and valued would be destroyed depending on how this particular day ended. It grew every hour as the school day went on, to the point that even the other students felt it and somehow went into the same mood Tanya and Anna was in. Finally, in the last class, the girls didn't even bother to pay attention as their teacher...an aging Father Of the Cloth, finished off his Theology topic.

"...so, there have been many speculations on why the Jewish crowd rioting before Pontius Pilate asked for the murderer and rebel Barabus to be freed on their holiday, as was customary for their time and religion, instead of Jesus Christ. Anybody want to discuss that for a few moments before class ends?" Father Seamus Brown looked at his class before him as he looked up from his book of notes, and frowned behind his glasses at the silence that met him. Some had genuinely interested faces; others did not, especially his two most promising students sitting in the back. Finally, one young student raised his hand, and the fifty-ish man nodded his head for him to answer.

"Errr...because they thought Jesus committed a greater crime?" the boy said nervously.

"What sort of crime?" the man asked.

The young man stared blankly at him for a few seconds, then shrugged his shoulders. Father Brown sighed as he shook his head and waited for any other student to answer the question. No one raised their hand. Seconds later, the last bell of the day rang, and the students quickly got up and headed out the classroom door. "Please read chapters 12 through 14 of your text books! Possible test on that!" the Father shouted.

There was a slight groan as the students filed out the classroom. He then saw Tanya and Anna heading out and rushed up to them. "Ahh, there you are girls. I'd like a word with you, if you don't mind," he smiled.

"Yes, Father?" said Anna as she stood nervously besides Tanya.

"Yes, well, I've noticed that you two were a little...quiet today. You normally love these kinds of discussions. You liven up the class with your thoughts and input," He gave the girls a concerned look. "Is everything alright with you? Everything going well at home?" His clear, blue eyes darted between the two girls.

"Oh yes, everything's going fine Father, thanks for asking," Anna nodded. She tried to smile reassuringly, but knew in her heart it was anything but convincing.

"Are you sure? You know if you need to talk about anything, you can always come to me and I'll try my best..." the man started to say, but was interrupted when Tanya smiled kindly and took his hand in hers.

"Father Brown, we'll be fine, thanks. If we ever need to talk to you, we'll find you, I promise," The smaller girl looked into the kindly older man's eyes, but she couldn't hide the tinge of sadness coming from her voice and in her own eyes. "I'm sorry, but we really have to go. Thank you again."

The Father looked like he was about to say something else, but thought better about it. He nodded and smiled as he watched them nod back and turn to leave, giving him their smile of gratitude and appreciation.

When they were out of sight, the man shook his graying head. "Kids today, always thinking they are invincible and don't need help from anyone." He chuckled to himself, then turned serious. "But whatever it is, may the Lord bless you," he said softly, then turned and stepped back into the now empty classroom.

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Anna and Tanya quickly rushed out of the school and heading towards downtown Central Park, using the train to help them get there quicker. Soon they arrived and hurriedly walked past many people doing some early Christmas shopping into a secluded wooded area behind a small tunnel. Once they were sure no one was around, Tanya called out, "Marco, Dief, are you here? Where are you?"

"Right here, where we're supposed to be," a voice answered back immediately. A second later, Marco and Dief walked out of the shadows, their faces filled with nervousness and apprehension. "Are you girls ready?" Marco asked, stepping up to Tanya as Dief walked up to Anna.

"As ready as we'll ever be," Anna answered. She nodded and took out her henshin stick, while Tanya stood with her legs apart and hand over her chest.

After another quick look around, Anna was ready to transform. "POLARIS SAPPHIRE STAR POWER!

SIRIUS EMERALD STAR POWER!

Then together, they both shouted, "MAKE UP!"

A dazzling aura of bright pink, white, and violet light lit up the area for a few seconds, and when it was done, Super Sailors Sirius and Polaris stood side by side, determination set in their faces.

"Okay now, get the mini-comp and let's double check the coordinates," said Marco, his tail as well as Dief's wagging with excitement. Polaris quickly brought out the small computer out and began typing in the locations that were given to her by Dief earlier that day.

A few seconds later, a series of beeps and symbols blared back, and Polaris nodded and smiled in satisfaction. "Looks like it's a go," she said as she put away the comp. "I guess now all we have to do now is concentrate and teleport ourselves there, right?

"Yes, now...quickly..." Dief began,

"Wait!" interrupted Sirius, stepping forward. She smiled and looked fondly at her cousin and two canine guardians. "You know, Ami told me she did something like this years ago, when the senshi went in that big Black Crystal thing to find Tuxedo Kamen when Rubeus tried to invade the city. Like her, I...I just have to say something," Tears filled her eyes as she willed herself to go on. "You all have been such a loving family to me when I needed it the most. You all mean so much to me, and we've shared great joy and tears together already. Thank you...for everything you've done for me. I love you all so much..." Before she could say anymore, the tears spilled over and raced down her dark cheeks. Polaris rushed over and gave her a soft hug.

"Shhh, say no more. We all know that. We can do this. I know we can. We just have to watch each other's back until we're back home, okay?" She smiled, then taking her cousin's hand in her own and giving it an affectionate squeeze, they stood together ready.

"Remember girls, please be careful!" said Marco, walking over and licking Sirius's hand affectionately. "We'll be waiting for you...Princess," There was a slight tear in his doggy eyes. The dog now realized that he loved this girl more than he would ever dare admit to anyone. It hurt his heart now more than ever that he would never be able to tell her how he truly felt, since she already had a love. But he would continue to be there for her, for whatever she would need.

"The same for you...My Lady..." continued Dief, proudness and tears in his eyes as Polaris scratched his ears.

Both girls gave their dogs a sad smile. "We'll be back, you'll see!" Sirius smiled with a confidence she didn't quite feel. Then, turning to each other, the girls grabbed hold of each others hands and closed their eyes in concentration. Seconds later, a bright, violet light surrounded Sirius as a yellow light tinged with pink surrounded Polaris. They rose slightly into the air for a moment or two, then disappeared in a bright white flash, patches of snow and green grass they were standing on disappearing along with them.

"Please, Princess, My Lady, come back home safely," Marco whispered sadly.

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The North Pole

Arctic Circle:

As they did since the beginning of Earth's time, cold, brutal winds blew mercilessly across the barren snow-covered wastelands. There wasn't a cloud in the sky, but even the bright sun would have no effect on the cruel, below-freezing temperatures. Then, another kind of wind blew, and seconds later, a portal opened, and two transparent figures slowly emerged from it. When they solidified and their feet touched the cold ground, the portal closed, and the icy winds picked up again.

Sailor Sirius immediately sank to her knees and hugged herself hard, her teeth chattering in her mouth. "O...Oh...Mm...man! U..Uss..ssagi and the...o..others we...re...rrrright! It's f.ff..freaking F..F...F..FRE..EEE.ZING HERE!" She was barely able to make the words as she felt her mouth was literally freezing up. She looked up, and all around her she saw the same thing; nothing but tundras of snow, ice and frozen water. There were no signs of life anywhere.

"Come on! We have to keep moving or we won't make it!" Polaris shouted above the winds. She quickly helped Sirius to her feet and took out her mini-comp. She punched in a few buttons, and when a series of blips sounded, she gave a gasp of surprise. "Oh no, I think there's been a mistake. The point where we were supposed to end up is not around here. I think we're lost!"

"WHAT?" Sirius screamed. She gave a moan of despair and felt like sinking to her knees again. "Then that's it. We're going to die here," She sobbed sadly and continued shivering.

"Hold on, I think I can figure this out..." Polaris breathlessly typed in her computer again, and this time, she smiled at the results. "Okay, I think I got it!" She pointed to the right. "We need to keep going that way. That's where I'm picking up a lot of energy signals, similar to the one Sailor Mercury got when she and the others were here,"

"Alright then, let's go!" Sirius nodded, shivering nearly uncontrollably but feeling much better after Polaris's discovery. If she could keep moving, then it'll be alright. Even after the time she's spent in America, she STILL couldn't get used to the cold!

For a few minutes, they trudged on through the deep snow and ice, hoping beyond hope that they could find what they were looking for and help Tevra return to what he once was. But unknown to them, someone already anticipated they would be coming, and was watching them with evil, greed-filled eyes.

Valera looked up from the holographic image she was looking at that showed the girls walking through the snow towards the base. The image showed a few inches above the small ball machine that was used to hold King Meerages's image and free Onyx. She had to hand it to the girls, they certainly were persistent. But it wouldn't matter. As soon as they came too close, they would be destroyed. After using the instructions that were given to her by the holographic King Meerages, she had a big surprise waiting for them. HA! If they thought the snow was bad, they would never be able to handle what was coming to them! She chuckled and looked at the still form of Onyx, sitting limply in the chair she strapped him to.

"Well, my dear, it seems as though we might have some visitors," she said sarcastically. She held up her hand, which was holding a large icicle, and squeezed hard. The icicle snapped into a million pieces and the particles fell like snow on the hard steel floor.

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