Sailor Moon / Justice League Unlimited Crossover!
Hello, everyone! So I was watching my series of Justice League (because I own all of it and DC Comics is amazing!) when a though occurred to me: Sailor Moon and Oliver Queen could be siblings!
That thought is what sparked this new story. I hope it's at an ok length (17 pages) to get everyone interested.
Please read this before you start the story, you need to know this information! First off, I have changed a few details of the Sailor Moon and Green Arrow storylines – it will be explained in the story more, but Serenity was actually born the younger sister of Oliver Queen. Serenity and Mina are 23 years old, and I am having Green Arrow be 29, Black Canary is 28, Bruce Wayne 29/30, so on and so forth. Also, the very beginning with the other Sailor Scouts and Mamoru is VERY short, because they have no part to play in the story and I want it out of the way. I apologize if it is too short and therefore rushed. Also, Bruce and Diana are not together in this story. As much of an AVID BM/WW fan I am, I thought Serenity and Bruce would be the perfect couple for my story. The Tsukino's and Oliver Queen knows about the Sailor Scouts, but only Mina and the Outers know that they know about the real identities. Also, the inner scouts don't know that Serenity is Serenity Queen; they think her to be Serenity Tsukino.
Serenity is a Queen
By: Sandreline
Chapter 1: A New Life
Serenity Moon lowered her head in defeat, successfully stopping tears from forming in her eyes. She had hoped to prove her suspicions were false, but the conversation floating out of Rei's room and into the dark hallway she resided in only proved them accurate.
"I just can't take it anymore!" The soldier of fire slammed a hand on the table. "She showed up late, vanquished the monster, and completely disappeared without a trace and then doesn't answer our calls on the communicator! Now, she's late to this meeting."
Even Ami gave a sigh. "Unfortunately, I'm going to have to agree with Rei on this one. She has been even more lazy that she normally is, has not completed any homework assignments in days, and is falling asleep in class."
"She's really not showing any motivation to fight. We're lucky this is just stray youma, and not a real enemy we have to deal with right now!" Makoto added.
"There has to be a reason." Minako spoke up. "I trust her. She has never let us down before, and she's never hesitated to give her life to help save us even though we are supposed to protect her. She is our Princess."
"Princess or not, I've had enough." That was Mamoru. "She will not return my calls, and doesn't even listen to me when I talk anymore!"
"So we have an agreement?" Rei asked. "Sailor Moon is no longer part of the Sailor Scouts."
"That's treason!" Minako shouted.
"Not when our supposed leader is failing in her duties." Makoto added.
Minako's eyes filled with tears before she stood and glared at the occupants of the room. "As the leader of the Sailor Scouts that protect Princess Serenity, I hereby condemn you all! This is treason; and unlike you, my loyalty will always remain with my cousin and Princess!" Her golden hair spun around her as she floated coldly out of Rei's room, sliding the door shut with a bang.
Silence filled the hallway as the Venusian came face to face with a stone-faced Serenity. Silent understanding passed between the two before they stepped into a hug. A moment later, they walked hand in hand out of the temple and out of the lives of the Sailor Senshi.
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"Sere, are you sure? I know you miss your older brother, but this is a bit of a last minute decision..." Ikuko stated to her daughter.
"Yes. I'm relieved I didn't tell them everything because now Mina, Luna, and Artimis and I can go start over without them." Serenity said as she placed the last of her personal belongings in her bag.
Ikuko let out a sigh. She could not stop Serenity if she wanted to. There were many things that Ami, Rei, Makoto, and Mamoru did not know about her precious child, and now they would regret it. If she hadn't sworn to Serenity not to say that her family knew about their real identities, then she would be marching down there and giving them a stern talking to! As it was, Serenity was only her adopted daughter.
It happened almost twenty years ago. Serenity was only three years old when a man in a business suit came to the door of the newly married Kenji and Ikuko Tsukino. He worked at the most prestigious company in Star City. The blonde toddler on his hip was three-year-old Serenity Queen, younger sister and now only living heir of the Queen fortune. Her older brother had been found missing at sea, and since she was in need of a real family they brought her to the Tsukino's, who had recently filed for adoption. Her aunt and uncle from her mother's side, Minako's parents, were unable to support another child, so they recommended the newly married couple. That way, the cousins would be able to grow up together at least.
It was quite a shock to later discover they were the legendary Sailor Moon and Sailor Venus after that, or that her daughter was a Princess of an extraordinary kingdom from the Moon a thousand years ago. It was more of a shock when Serenity's older brother, Oliver Queen, was found alive and well after his return to Star City to take his rightful place as owner of Star Corporations.
The two siblings had bonded as if they had never been separated, and Serenity felt that there would never be a time better than now for her and Minako to start anew. That meant moving in with her brother, Oliver, in Star City and waiting for the day that she would take up her throne.
"You don't have to prove yourself, you know." Her younger brother, Shingo, spoke from the door. "You should have told them the truth- about all the youma that you have been hunting down. But if you would rather leave like this, fine." The teenager had his arms crossed over his chest as he leaned against her door frame, his voice sounding harsh in their ears.
She gave him a small smile. "This only proved to show me their true colors." She walked over to him and gave him a hug. "I know you are acting pissed off because you really don't want to see me go, but I'll be back."
Shingo returned her hug, but growled. "Right."
"Tell you what, if I promised you a title of Lord or something when I take my throne, will that make you feel better?" She asked.
"Fucking right."
"Shingo, watch your language young man!" Ikuko corrected.
"Spore." Serenity added, giving him another hug.
Kenji had tears in his eyes as he watched his two children. "Make sure to keep in touch." He added. "Are you sure you don't want to me take my shot gun and have a few words with them?"
Serenity gave a small smile. "Thanks, Daddy." She gave him a hug, the rest of the family soon joining.
"Sere, the limo is here." Luna told them from the top of the stairs.
Shingo moved over and scratched her chin. "I'll miss you, you talking cat."
"Take care, Shingo." Luna told him and Serenity picked her up. Kenji and Ikuko brought down the two bags of her luggage. They only contained personal items, because once she reached Star City she would be taking her and Mina on a shopping trip.
Minako and Artimis were waiting for them outside the limo, the back door open. Another round of farewells was shared with the large group, and soon the two blondes and two cats were off to the Tokyo airport, where the Star Corporations private jet sat awaiting them.
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"Ms. Queen, welcome to Star City." The stewardess spoke with a smile. Mina and Serenity looked out the window eagerly as they landed, both with small smiles on their faces. The cats would just be happy to get off the company jet.
A large limo awaited them on the runway when the plane finally came to a stop. Each holding their respective cat, Mina followed Serenity down the steps of the plane, her Senshi habits keeping an eye on the surroundings.
A man in a dark blue suit opened the back door of the limo, allowing a tall man with hair the same shade as Serenity's to step out. Both broke out into wide smiles as they made eye contact, and Serenity ran forward to give a big warm hug to her older brother Oliver. Luna barely managed to land on her feet.
"Ollie, I've missed you!" She said, tears picking at the corner of her eyes.
"You look much more mature, Sere." He replied, his voice carrying the usual and loveable smart-ass tone. "I'll need to give you body guards to keep the men away."
"Not even a full minute and you're already trying to take my job away from me." Minako added from behind the hugging siblings. The two stepped back to glance at the darker blonde.
"Make that a squad, because they'll be going after Mina as well." Ollie added.
"There, now all you have to do is give me my hug and we're golden." Minako teased. Ollie laughed as he opened one arm to allow her into their hug.
"Shall we get going, Sir?" The man in the blue suit spoke.
"Here I was thinking that since I'm the one that pays the checks, I would make the decisions." Ollie grumbled to the two young women in his hold. They both giggled, before they climbed into the awaiting limo while making sure to not forget the cats.
Once there, Oliver rolled up the divider in the limo to further ensure privacy, even though his personal driver was one of the few he trusted of his employees. "Now, how did the four of you enjoy your flight?" He asked.
"Very well, thank you Oliver." Luna spoke up.
"It's good to see you again." Artimis added to his human friend.
"Good. Now, do you care to tell me why I suddenly find my sister and friend in need of my residence?" He asked as his detective skills turned on. "Not that I do not mind the company of you fine young women, but I was surprised to get the request yesterday."
Serenity's eyes looked down, and Minako placed a comforting hand on her cousin's shoulder. "I think I should explain." She stated, and began to tell Ollie everything since they saw him last.
The blue-eyed man leaned back in his seat, all the details sinking into his mind. "They should be lucky they do not live in my city, else wise they would have more to deal with then they imagined." He stated in a cool voice.
"You sound like Bruce when you do that." Serenity warned, remembering the few occasions she had met her brother's friend and business associate Bruce Wayne at his social parties.
"He only wishes he could sound as sexy as me." Ollie put in.
"If I am thinking Bruce- as in Bruce Wayne- then sorry Ollie dear, but it's actually vice versa." Mina piped up.
"I suddenly find myself no longer liking you."
Both females and felines laughed. It was only a moment later that the limo pulled to a stop at the large mansion on the Queen estates. "Welcome home, sis." Ollie told her. The group stepped out of the parked vehicle and walked up the stairs, two butlers running down from the front door to gather their belongings. "I hope you don't mind, but I had Dinah help with getting you two a few outfits until you both can go shopping- preferably without me." He told them.
"How are you and darling Dinah doing?" Serenity wanted to know as she smiled and nodded to familiar servants while her brother walked them upstairs to their wing of the house.
"My pretty bird and I are doing as wonderfully as can be." He told them with a far-off look in his eyes.
Mina sent Serenity a knowing look and gave a beaming smile. The goddess of love needed no more information; she received all she needed to know just by reading his love waves. "I'm glad to hear that." Serenity said with a small smile.
"I kept your suite just as you left it a year ago. Mina, you are in this one facing her. I figured you would want to stay near her to keep an eye out." He spoke.
Mina nodded. "I take my duties seriously." The two blondes shared a look of understanding.
"I'm standing right here." Serenity complained while holding Luna.
"You're sounding more like normal." Her brother spoke. He ruffled the top of her head. "I have to go, but I'll be back soon. Sere, I left you new bank cards in a billfold on your desk. The other limo is yours to use as you please."
"Shopping spree!" Mina cheered, dropping Artimis to the ground as her arms pumped the air in rhythm with the stars in her eyes.
"You won't regret it." She smiled to her brother, who turned to walk back down the way they had come. She didn't miss his mumble of doubt before he vanished from view.
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Mina had practically dragged Serenity to the mall, with two men as an escort per Oliver's orders. They stayed at the mall until closing, making sure to get everything from bathing suits to evening gowns for their new wardrobe.
That had been yesterday. Minako, who had never been to Star City before, wanted to spend the day with Artimis as they were given a tour by Luna and all the while acting like she wasn't following a cat. Serenity, on the other hand, had headed down to her brother's office tower to meet him for lunch. The limo driver, Arthur, had told her he would pick her up when she called for him. So, wearing a sexy black short skirt with a white shirt and matching suite jacket with black strappy heels, she walked through the halls of Star Corporations.
The lobby was as extravagant as she remembered it to be, decorated with shining marble and artist's prized pieces. Smiling, she walked up to the large reception desk. The older woman at the computer did not speak up until the light shining off of Serenity's angle-length light blonde hair caught her attention. "We are not currently hiring interns, please come try again in the winter."
Serenity ignored the woman's poor attitude. "Actually, I'm here to meet my brother for lunch, but I've forgotten which floor his office is on."
"Very well." The now annoyed woman continued to click away at the computer. "Who is your brother?"
"Oliver Queen."
The lady at the reception desk stopped, before finally glancing at the woman addressing her. "Well, you certainly look like you could be his sister, but everyone knows his sister lives in Japan. So I'm going to have to ask you to leave before I call security."
Serenity scowled at the woman. "Do I have to show you my ID to prove it?"
"Is there a problem?"
Serenity's eyes widened at the slightly familiar voice. It was deep and caressed her ear drums as her ears picked up speed. Turning to look at the dark-haired man that now stood at her side, she spoke politely. "Bruce?"
"Ah, Serenity. I thought it was you." The man gave a sexy smirk. "May I say you look stunning today."
Serenity had to force herself not to blush. "Thank you, Bruce. How are you?"
"Just leaving from a meeting with your brother, actually. If you like, since he seems to hire incompetent women to work for him, I shall take you to his office myself."
Both ignored the now dangerously-pale brunette behind the counter as Serenity gave one of her most sincere smiles. "That would be incredibly kind of you." She accepted his offered arm and allowed him to lead her to the elevators.
"He told me you had come back." Bruce spoke as the elevator closed behind him. "You seem to have done a lot of growing up."
She gave another blush. "Always the flatterer, aren't you? How are things in Gotham?" She asked.
Bruce smiled down at her, studying her every feature with his peripherals. "Crime rates continue to drop much to our pleasure, and my company continues to rise." Bruce had known right away the very first time he had met his friend's younger sister that she was different; she was special in a way that no other woman could imagine. She was truthfully sincere, caring to a fault, and rather intelligent with a grace that not many possessed in modern times. With these results, the 'infamous playboy' found himself acting strangely around her, almost how he thought he might be had his parents never died twenty years ago.
"That is wonderful news. I never did hear how that merger with the Chinese company went over." She continued on.
"Your memory is astounding. It had one minor setback, but the matter was quickly rectified." He told her with a smile. She smiled warmly up at him, ignoring the fact that her arm was still linked with his own. The elevator finally let out a ding, signaling they had reached the floor at last. Before Bruce let her out, she glanced at which floor her brother's office was on. If they were truly on the seventieth floor, that had to be the fastest elevator in existence!
The elevator had opened up into a hallway, two desks on each side of the room. Serenity realized they must have been her brother's secretaries. The one closest to the large doors at the end of the room had a larger desk, and she smiled upon recognizing the woman sitting there. Still on Bruce's arm she paused at the desk, completely ignoring the looks the three other women were giving her. "Laura?"
The woman smiled up at the silver-blonde. "Serenity, how are you dear?" The middle aged woman asked. Bruce allowed her arm to slip out of his as she returned the hug she was given. "It has been so long since I last saw you."
Serenity gave out a melodious laugh. "Yes, but I am going to be staying here for awhile now so I am sure we'll be able to return to our weekly lunches." She said.
"We had better." Laura told her, before hitting the big red button on her phone. "Oliver, Mr. Wayne has returned." She said over the buzzer with a wink to Serenity.
"You've got to be kidding." Was mumbled over the small speaker.
Bruce scowled. "I guess I'll keep your surprise for myself. I certainly wouldn't mind it."
"Send him in." Oliver growled out.
"You're the boss." Laura replied, before waving her hand. "Go on."
Serenity smiled her thanks, taking Bruce's offered hand once more. They walked into the office before closing the door before them.
"Well, now I'm glad I let you come back. Our businesses would be at ends if I were to later find out it was my sister on your arm." Oliver spoke, a hint of maliciousness in his tone.
Serenity rolled her eyes. "Honestly Oliver, that's rude! Bruce was courteous enough to escort me up here!"
"Yes, and to think if I had not of recognized you, you would still be at the mercy of that incompetent receptionist." Bruce added.
"What's going on now?" Ollie asked with a raised golden eyebrow.
"It would seem that your receptionists in the lobby are severally lacking in the skills necessary to be greeting the people that come into your offices. One was quite rude to your sister." Bruce informed with a small huff.
"I'm sorry, Sere. I'll make sure that everyone who works here knows what you look like." Her brother said with sincerity.
"No, it's my fault for coming to surprise you. Although I should be glad that it worked." She gave one of her warm smiles. "I want to take you to lunch. Arthur told me you hardly eat properly when you are here." Her voice was laced with a slight hint of a warning tone as she finished. It made Bruce smirk.
Oliver, however, was clearly failing in his attempt to look innocent. "I have no notion of what you speak." He told his sister. "But if you want to get lunch, I most certainly will not protest." He told her before he turned to Bruce. "If I may steal my sister back?"
Bruce only gave one of his rare smiles, one that Ollie learned he had a devious plot. "Actually, if you don't mind, I would like to accompany you both. It would seem I am in need of a meal as well."
Serenity smiled brightly. "It would be the least I can do to thank you for escorting me all the way back up here."
Oliver's blue eyes darkened in suspicion. He walked up to his sister and led her out of his office, successfully pulling her away from his friend and partner's grasp. "I know a great Italian restaurant just a few buildings over."
Serenity, of course, was oblivious to the warning glare Oliver shot to Bruce, but Gotham's Caped Crusader caught its full meaning. It would seem he and the Green Arrow would have a few words to share over monitor duty later that evening. Of course, if his fellow billionaire thought to intimidate the Batman, his friend did not know enough about him.
What he stated about Serenity to himself earlier was true and although there was almost a seven year difference in age, Gotham's playboy may no longer be a bachelor.
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"Alright Bats, what the hell was that about?!" Came a loud cry from the teleportation pad.
"Don't you have monitor duty?" Batman spoke calmly as the eyes of the present members of the Justice League fell on them.
"Yes, but that doesn't explain why you flirted with my younger sister all through lunch!"
Black Canary walked over, her light blue eyes wide. "You were flirting with Sere?" They hardened.
"What in Krypton's name is going on?" Ask Superman and the the other League founders approached them.
"Batman was hitting on my sister." Green Arrow growled out as he crossed his arms over his chest.
"Dude, you have a sister?" Flash asked.
"Serenity is a sweetheart." Dinah spoke up.
"You've met her?" John, the Green Lantern asked.
"Yes. We've gone shopping a lot. She's one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen, inside and out." Black Canary turned to the Batman. "If you even think about using her like you do the rest of the models on your arm, the only song you'll be hearing will be mine." With that, she dragged her boyfriend off to the monitor womb to start their watch duty.
"She's that much of a looker, huh?" Flash asked. He turned to the Kevlar-covered hero. "Since you can't date her, can I?"
Shayera huffed and dragged the speedy, and stupid, hero off after he was fixed with the Bat Glare. Wonder Woman followed them, casting an unreadable glance over her shoulder to Batman. John, Clark, and J'onn turned questioning eyes on Gotham's Knight.
"I repeat, what is going on?" Clark asked.
"Arrow is just overreacting to a lunch we had with his sister." He muttered out in his usual Bat voice as he walked past them.
"Then why did Dinah want to take your head off?" John asked.
"You did seem a bit friendly with her." J'onn spoke. Damn Martian and his telepathy.
"You seem to be crossing a line, all of you." Batman replied before slipping away.
The three founders looked at each and the quiet bystanders. "Maybe we should look into this." Clark stated.
"It would not do for League members to hold grievances at one another, especially Green Arrow and Batman." J'onn added.
"So what do you propose we do?" Green Lantern asked.
Superman smirked. "It may be time for a reporter to get the information."
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Serenity took out the communicator from her wrist. "Moon." She spoke.
"We've got a problem!" Minako's face come on the small screen as panic filled her voice. "I'm watching the news- a youma is attacking the mall we were at last night!"
Serenity looked outside the limo windows to figure out where she was. "I'm just down the street. I'll take care of it, and call you if I need backup."
"Got it. Keep me informed." Mina spoke. "Be careful!"
She nodded, and told Arthur to stop the car. "I'll be right back!" She told him as she dashed out. She ran into an alley and transformed. No one noticed the white-garbed angel fly out of the alley towards the mall.
It was easy for Serenity to get inside the mall - the ceiling was made of glass, all of which was broken. Another secret that the other Scouts did not know what that she had grown in power so much, she had become Sailor Cosmos without needing their Star Seeds. Seeing as this is a new chapter in her life, she was no longer going to hide that fact.
"Hold it!" She called out, her wings folding behind her as she tapped her staff to the ground. The youma dropped the man it had been draining to the floor as it caught sight of her. "How dare you steal these people's energies? I am the Queen of the Stars, warrior of Love and Justice, Sailor Cosmos!"
This youma did not seem to have the intellect that its previous kindred had, so it looked at her for a moment. Sailor Cosmos took note of this. "Let's hope for once that this will be easy." Raising her staff, it glowed a vibrant white. "Cosmic Revelation!"
The youma howled at the white light blinding its vision, before a beam of green light pushed it out of the way of her attack. Gripping her staff, she turned to look at the new enemy.
"Green Lantern?" She asked with curiosity.
"What the hell do you think you are doing? Get out of here, you amateur, before you get hurt!"
Superman glared at his friend, before turning to the woman. "We'll handle it from here."
Sailor Cosmos blinked her silvery blue eyes. "None of you will be able to stop it. Do you even know what it is?" She asked.
There was no time to wait for a reply before the youma tackled her. She dropped her staff as it pulled her wings, and she let out a cry of pain.
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"What is that thing?" Shayera asked from the monitor womb.
"What?" Green Arrow asked as he entered.
"It would seem that a hero not a part of the League is at this mall, fighting some strange creature." J'onn answered as he typed in a few keys as he ignored the new entry. "Superman and Lantern are at the scene."
"We're going to need backup!" Green Lantern's voice came over the ComLink as a scream was heard. "It's got a hostage!"
Green Arrow's eyes widened as the video stream shot to the winged warrior under the monster. "Get me down there now!" The tone he used could only be described as a terror filled rage. The moment he landed on the teleportation pad, he was gone.
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"Can you hit it with your laser vision?" John asked Superman.
"Give me a minute..." Superman spoke as his eyes glowed red.
"DON'T!"
The two League members found Green Arrow before them. "What?"
No reply was given before suddenly, the monster was blasted away by lightning. "That hurt!" The woman in heels groaned, grabbing her staff.
Green Lantern quickly intervened, wrapping the monster in a green bubble. "We got it. You can go now." He spoke sternly.
Sailor Cosmos glared at him. "That's what you think. Like I said, you don't even know what it is!"
"Sorry to interrupt my buddy Lantern, but what the hell do you think you are doing here?" Green Arrow growled. "Are you alright?"
Sailor Cosmos' paled at the sight of Green Arrow. "Ut oh..."
"Ut oh is right. What were you thinking?!" The blonde man asked the younger woman.
Superman watched with interest. What was going on?
"My job, duh! It's not like I asked for the youma to show up!" She winged woman spoke.
A groan from Green Lantern cut them off. The bubble around the now happy looking youma cracked. "Look out!" She warned, shoving John Stewart out of the way. The bubble burst a moment later, the youma giving a cackle.
Sailor Cosmos stood up. "Youma's drain energy away!" She chastised. "Basically, you must made it a lot strong and now you barely have any energy left!" She quickly spun to face the creature, fury in her gaze. "Burning Mandela!"
Fire danced around the youma as it whined. "Aqua Rhapsody!"
Superman looked on in shock. Who was this woman? How did Green Arrow know her? He watched as she lifted her staff in the air. "Cosmic Revelation!"
Bright light filled the mall where the battle took place. Superman was still clearly able to see the attack hit the 'youma' before it turned to dust. Some of the dust floated over the Lantern and landed on him, and it appeared to give him some energy back. Sailor Cosmos walked over to the small pile and let out a breath. "You've just been Moon dusted, courtesy of Sailor Cosmos." She spoke softly, but he could still hear it.
Arrow stormed over to her. "You better get home. Now."
"Hold on a minute, Arrow." Superman spoke, walking over. Green Lantern slowly followed, warily eyeing the strange woman. He gave her a weak smile and offered his hand. "I'm Superman."
Sailor Cosmos looked at the famous hero for a moment before offering her pale hand. "Sailor Cosmos, Queen and Goddess of the Cosmos."
Superman looked at her curiously. "Is that self proclaimed?"
Her silver eyes looked down. "No, I am descended from the Gods themselves."
"Thank you." John Stewart said quietly. "For helping me."
This time, the woman smiled gently. "You are welcome." Then, her face hardened slightly. "It would be best in the future if you leave such matters to me. Only the magic of myself and my guardians can defeat the youma. You'll only made them stronger." She turned to smirk at Superman. "Especially you. Bye!" She gave a wave and a spin of her staff, summoning a portal. Taking a step backwards into it, she disappeared.
Two pairs of eyes turned to Green Arrow. "Not a word." He said, placing a hand to his ear. "One for transport."
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"Well, that was interesting." Shayera replied.
"Yes." J'onn answered.
"You didn't even look at the screen." Giving a pause, the Thanagarian looked at her friend. "J'onn, why did you react that way at the mention of her name?"
"No reason. I just thought it sounded familiar." The Martian replied.
"How so?"
"It reminded me of a child's tale." He spoke, before changing the subject.
"Warning, John looks pissed." Flash said as he appeared out of nowhere. "Whoa, who's the babe?"
Superman and Green Lantern walked into the monitor womb. "Sailor Cosmos."
"Tell me you got her number for me." He replied.
"Better not let Fire hear you say that." The Thanagarian replied.
"Do you know her?" Lantern asked. "She has wings."
"So suddenly I'm a directory for everyone with wings?" Shayera snapped. "Besides, I've never seen her before."
"I know who she is." Black Canary spoke. "She's the hero of Japan, her and her friends. They call themselves the Sailor Scouts."
"So why is she here and not in Japan? And why didn't we know of her before?" John wanted to know.
"Green Arrow seemed to know her. Very well." Superman spoke up, looking at the video replaying on the screen.
Black Canary looked at the screen as well. He's got some explaining to do, especially since he never told me that Sere was Sailor Cosmos! She thought. Looking at the ethereal woman on the screen left no doubt in her mind about the heroine's identity. "Excuse me." Dinah spoke as she turned and walked out.
"OK, what's going on?" Flash asked.
"That's something we all want to know." Clark added, looked at the closed door.
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"He's going to be pissed." Mina said as her Princess paced before her.
"I know."
"You let the Justice League know who you are." Luna added.
"I know."
"What are you going to do?" Artimis asked.
"That I don't know." Serenity spoke, flopping down on a couch in her suite. "But Ollie is going to-"
"Place you under house arrest and never let you out again!" Came her brother's voice. Serenity groaned in reply. "First off, are you hurt?" He asked.
"Just a tear of a wing muscle. It's healed." She answered.
"Good. Now I'm going to lock you up." Oliver told her.
Minako stood up. "Hold it right there." The Goddess of Love spoke. "Oliver, you need to understand that she's a grown woman! And we've been fighting evil for almost ten years now! This was nothing compared to when we died to defeat Queen Beryl! Or when Prince Diamond kidnapped her, or how she almost died against Wiseman! Or when-"
"Minako for the love of the Moon, stop talking!" Serenity pleaded at her stricken brother's face.
"WHAT?"
"Oops." The Venusian said.
"Enough." Luna spoke, turning to Oliver. "You have to understand that it is Serenity's duty to defend this planet. You cannot keep her from it."
"Isn't it your duty to protect her? None of you were there!" Oliver announced.
Sailor Venus growled. "Don't you go off to me about protecting her!"
"Enough." Artimis spoke this time.
"I for one would like to know what's going on." Spoke a new voice. All eyes turned to the door.
"Dinah!" Serenity said happily, going and giving the other blonde a hug.
"How many blondes are there in this city?" Minako asked.
"Care to explain how you are Sailor Cosmos?" Dinah asked. "You have the whole League buzzing."
"Pretty Bird..." Oliver started with an endearment, fearful of his girlfriend's wrath.
"I'll deal with you later. Serenity, seeing as how I figured out who you are, I should tell you that I am the super hero Black Canary." Dinah explained.
Minako and Serenity shared a look, before breaking out in smiles. "Really?" Mina asked.
Dinah nodded. "Yes. Now, care to explain to me how Oliver lost his cool and blew that fact that he knows who you are to the League?"
She took a sigh. "Long story short, I've been Sailor Moon since I was fourteen. This is my cousin Mina, who is Sailor Venus, one of my guardians. We are here to... get away. The monster was a random youma, a creature that steals energy. I guess Arrow found out, and when I got hurt he became worried."
Dinah nodded. "Ok, this is easy enough to cover up. You two keep me informed about what's going on, and I'll help keep the League from snooping around you two."
Serenity hugged the fellow blonde for all she was worth. "You're the best!"
"What about me?" Oliver spoke up.
"You are taking me out to an expensive dinner as an apology, mister." Dinah spoke.
"I give up." He grumbled.
Artimis nodded his head. "It's easier if you do."
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Minako and Dinah had bonded instantly, just as Serenity had hoped. In fact, they went out the next day to go shopping and visit a quaint cafe that Dinah adored.
"So you knew he was Green Arrow and vice versa, but he never mentioned anything about being a part of the Justice League?" Dinah asked Serenity.
The silvery-blonde nodded. "Yes. I never had a clue."
"Oh well. He did tell me that you are single now, Sere. What happened? I thought he was Prince Charming, jumping out of those fairy tales to sweep you off your feet."
"We thought that, too," Minako added. "The fair Princess with her heroic Prince."
Serenity looked down at her lap. "So did the brunette I caught him kissing at the park."
Both women sucked in a deep breath. Mina laid a hand on her cousin's hand. "You never said anything..."
"I'm so sorry, Sere." Dinah added, sympathy in her eyes.
The Princess gave a warm smile. "It's alright. I have to admit, I never really felt the same towards him after Galaxia's attack. He changed."
Mina and Dinah exchanged a look. "You'll find someone, don't worry." The oldest of them spoke.
"Yes. Men would be crazy not to see your worth."
"Speaking of worth, aren't you Serenity Queen?" Came a male voice. The three women looked up from their table at the cafe to see a tall man with black hair and glasses. "Clark Kent, reporter for the Daily Planet."
"Daily Planet?" Mina asked.
"It's a newspaper in Metropolis." Dinah asked, eyeing the stranger suspiciously. He looked a bit familiar..
"Is it true that you have moved back to Star City with your brother, Oliver Queen?" He asked.
Serenity looked at her two friends before looking back at the reporter. "Yes, Ollie is my big brother."
"Why did you move back from where you were?" He asked, writing on a pad. A red head next to him took pictures.
"I missed my brother and wanted to start a new life..." She answered slowly.
"Why?" Mr. Kent asked.
"That's enough." Mina said, standing up. "You, out!" She ordered. Dinah nodded, standing as well.
"Is that really Serenity Queen?" Another patron of the cafe asked.
"Talk about family resemblance!"
"I think it's time we left..." Dinah whispered. The two younger women nodded, grabbing their bags and slipping out after placing bills on the table.
The customers looked on and whispered. Clark Kent, however, watched with calculating eyes. What Black Canary said about her beauty was true. If Clark didn't know any better, he would have said she glowed!
Timmy was smiling brightly. "Man, she was gorgeous!" He spoke. "So was her friend with the bow." His voice deepened.
I can see why Bruce would want to flirt with her, Clark thought. But my reporter instincts are humming. There's something about her, and I'm going to find out what.
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"Of all the..." The Green Lantern grumbled.
"What is it?" Wonder Woman asked.
"Sailor Cosmos beat us to the punch. We got there just as she stepped into that portal of hers." Flash said. "Not a back view from behind - I loved her skirt!"
"Isn't this the fourth time in just over a week?" The Amazon spoke.
"Yes." John muttered.
"Oh, don't get your tights in a bunch." Shayera commented from besides Diana. "You're just still sore that a woman had to save your butt." The winged warrior smirked.
Superman walked in. "I think it's time we find out who she is. At the very least, she would be a very valuable member to the team." Superman mentally reviewed all the encounters and sightings of the warrior since his first. She had been making headline news in Star City. With how famous she was and her career as a hero, it was a great surprise of his to have never heard of her before. She's been fighting magical monsters and evil magicians for almost ten years.
"Arrow still isn't talking?" Diana asked.
"Neither is Canary." Clark asked.
"We'll have to ask Batman if he's found anything, the next time he leaves his cave." Superman spoke, hoping the world's greatest detective has something for them.
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"I have a theory as to why youma are suddenly appearing in Star City." Artimis announce from beside Luna as they relaxed in Serenity's suite at the Queen mansion.
"And?" Mina asked.
"We believe it is because of the aura the Silver Crystal gives off." The white feline continued.
"The youma seem drawn to its power; not a single one has appeared in Tokyo since we left." Luna added.
"That could be a problem if they continue to grow in number. There are only two of us now." Minako stated. "Unless we called the Outers-"
"No." Serenity looked over. "Haruka and Michiru are busy with their tours. Hotaru is spending time with her father, and Setsuna is finally having a little bit of freedom. I don't want to take that away from them."
Mina smiled warmly to her cousin and best friend. "Alright. Besides, I'm sure we'll be just fine. Nothing V Babe and Moon Babe can't handle!"
A knock came from her door. "Ms. Serenity?" Arthur spoke.
"Come in!"
Her favorite butler opened the door, and smile on his face. "Mister Bruce Wayne is here to call on you."
The cats listened quietly, but Serenity and Minako shared wide-eyed looks. "He is?"
"Yes, he is waiting in the living room. Should I send him away?"
Serenity shook her head. "No, I'll be down in a moment. Thank you, Arthur." She gave him a warm smile. He gave a small one in reply, before giving a bow and closing the door.
"Bruce Wayne?" Mina spoke. "For you?" Her eyes sparkled with tears. "Alright, time for one of my sixty second make-over's!" Before Serenity could protest, she found herself with freshly brushed hair wearing a slightly sexy knee-length blue dress. "Go on!" Mina said, smiling happily at the light brush of glitter eye shadow on her lids. "See what he wants!"
Serenity was dazed for a moment at the speed Minako had used, and found herself complying with her cousin's command. She walked down the stairs, holding the rail in case she tripped in her high heels. The front doors of the mansion opened into a beautiful foyer that lead to a living room filled with couches, a grand fireplace, and cases of books. Bruce Wayne was sitting casually on a chair near the fireplace with a glass of coffee, which he set down on a coaster as he rose to his feet at her entrance. "Hello, Serenity. I hope I'm not interrupting anything." He spoke.
She sent him a wicked grin. "Yes, actually. I was in meditation to find a cure for cancer. For shame, I was just about to find the answer. To what do I owe the pleasant surprise?" She asked with a raised eyebrow.
"First off, you look lovely. You don't have a date, I hope? I'm sure your boyfriend would be very much upset" He asked with a twinkle in his eye. She was witty, of which not many dared to be with him.
She gave a small laugh. "As a matter of fact, no. I recently broke up with my four-year boyfriend." Changing the subject, she added, "You're not here to snoop for my brother, are you?"
He gave a sinfully sexy grin. "Not at all. I came to give him his invitation to the semi-annual Wayne Charity ball that will be held in a few days. I thought to extend you an invitation as well, considering I know he will be bringing Ms. Lance and I did not wish for you to feel left out."
She was greatly touched by his consideration. "Bruce, that is so thoughtful." She told him, a warm smile stretching across her lips. "I would love to go. This time, I won't have to be on the spare arm of my brother and make him feel like a playboy. He has enough of an ego as it is."
Bruce let out a laugh. "I do believe the public feels that the title of playboy belongs to me in Gotham." He handed her the finely decorated invitation.
The reminder of his reputation caused her to somber up slightly. "Ah, that's right. Who shall be on your arm that night, Mr. Wayne?" She asked.
"I am hoping to have the pleasure of a very special blonde that I hold in high regards." He told her. His eyes twinkled slightly, but Serenity did not understand his hint.
"Good for you, Bruce." She smiled. She looked over the decoration. "What charity is the event being hosted for?"
"The National Children's Foundation; they operate most of the orphanages and foster homes in the country."
Serenity's eyes darkened slightly in sympathy. "I shall be sure to write a sizeable donation." She spoke with resolve.
"There will also be an auction, if you wish to place something up for bid." He told her.
She gave a smile. "Finally, a way to rid me of all the ostentatious jewelry I've collected over the years!"
Bruce let out a laugh. "You do not fancy the gaudy jewels?"
She gave a relieved smile. "No. I prefer simple jewelry. I am enough of a klutz without have to be weighed down by a ton of jewels." She smiled. "I'll be sure to bring several pieces. They are only collecting dust, and I will gladly give them away to help the children."
Bruce looked at her with soft eyes, remembering that she also knows what it is like to lose your birth parents. "Very good." He looked at the clock. "I'm very sorry, but I have to take my leave. I shall see you in three days." He took out his personal card with private numbers on it. "Call me for coffee or lunch sometime." He added.
She smiled and nodded. "Thank you again for the invitation."
He smiled and walked off, leaving Serenity feeling slightly overwhelmed. That is, until muffling could be heard from next to her. She looked around, but found no one in the room. Then, she realized that the red light was on for the speaker system on the coffee table she was leaning against. She leaned forward to hear the whispers coming from it.
"I think he left…" Arthur's familiar voice spoke.
"You are a genius – how long have you been eavesdropping this way?" Minako's voice whispered in awe.
"I have been a proud servant all my life; how else will I know what is going on if I didn't?" Arthur replied.
"As entertaining as this is," Serenity's voice cut clear and loud. "I require your assistance in preparing for this event. And Minako…" She added after her blonde twin's curses were mumbled, "If you want to come with me as my guest, you had better stop eavesdropping on me!"
"But I just discovered the most perfect way to do it!" She whined.
"Just get in here, both of you."
"Coming." Both replied in unison. Serenity removed the tape from the one-way button on the speaker. She had watched every episode of her favorite childhood show "The Nanny", and Arthur was going to have to do a much better Niles impression than that to outsmart her!
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Hey everyone, how was that for the first chapter? Next, the Wayne Charity ball! PLEASE tell me if I did a justifiable job of keeping everyone in character and so on!
Please review, it is greatly appreciated! See you all soon, everyone!
~Sandreline