21st century Tokyo

"Serena help up!" cried Sailor Mars as she dodged another missile-like attack. Her arms and legs were scrapped, bleeding viciously in some places. The other scouts much looked the same.

"Help!" cried Lita as she moved Raye out of the way from yet another attack. "This monster is too strong. We can't defeat it without the power of Sailor Moon"

The monster, a green concoction of multiple arms and a body of scales threw what seemed to be another piece of exploding fruit towards the girls. Its accuracy was improving; it didn't seem to be showing signs of weariness or ever giving up. Her friends were doomed to a hellish fate.

She closed her eyes and grasped her fist around the locket, hoping to activate the Silver Crystal. She tried to transform but found herself a helpless girl. She fell to her knees and banged her hands against the cold ground as she cried endlessly. "I'm so sorry" she sobbed. "I can't help you. I can't save you"

"Sailor Moon!" They all seemed to yell at once before an ear piercing scream came from the mouth of Sailor Mercury.

Tear stricked Sailor Moon looked up to see the light disappear from the eyes of her beloved friend.

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"We are gathered here today to mourn the passing of a beautiful girl. Amy M…"

Serena zoned out as she looked at the girls around her. They had disowned her as their friend and ignored her looks. When their eyes would accidentally meet, stone cold looks were given. Without Rini, life was hell on earth.

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