Chapter 8: The First Senshi Meeting

“So Yui and her sisters asked for a Senshi meeting at that clubhouse Tiffany goes to?” Miranda asked, talking to Diana.

“That’s what Mikazuki told me. That sounds like a very good idea. The other Senshi, the ones who were turned evil, they used to be very good at teamwork. Because of that, you Gemstone Senshi shouldn’t be divided, especially if Sailor Pluto really is planning to freeze the world,” Diana agreed.

“You’re from the future, aren’t you? Then don’t you know what’s going to happen?” Miranda asked the small gray cat. They were going to visit the Senshi clubhouse in a few minutes. It would be the first time any of the Gonzalez sisters would be able to meet the families of the other girls in the club. Certainly none of them had met Juliette’s sister Victoria, who they had heard didn’t even approve of the whole idea of celebrating Japanese superheroes.

“I’m sorry, but I really don’t know how the Deep Freeze happened. I was born after Crystal Tokyo was built. I was told by my parents that it was because of a natural disaster, and I never heard anything about Sailor Pluto causing it. But maybe they were tricked, I don’t know. I wish Small Lady was here, she might know something since she’s visited the past more than me. But she wasn’t told to come, just me,” Diana sighed.

“Who is Small Lady? Is she a Sailor Senshi from the future? Do you think she was turned evil like the others?” Miranda asked.

“You’re exactly right, Miranda. I think that’s Sailor Chibi Moon’s nickname. She is Sailor Moon’s daughter,” Tiffany supplied, “I’m ready to go. I’m just waiting for Daisy to finish getting ready.”

“I don’t understand why she needs to wear a special dress to a Senshi club meeting. I’ve never seen you dress up,” Miranda pointed out.

“She’s worried about Victoria. From what Juliette tells me, she sounds snobby, so maybe Daisy thinks she has to dress up to meet her,” Tiffany shrugged. Daisy came out into the front room finally. She was wearing a beautiful yellow party dress, and had tied a yellow bow in her ponytail. Around her neck was the citrine pendant Diana had given her.

“I’m sorry I made you wait, but I wanted to look my best for a formal Sailor Senshi meeting. I thought it would fit since Sailor Moon is a princess, at least, that’s what you said about her,” Daisy explained nervously.

“And you want to impress Victoria, don’t you?” Tiffany smirked. Daisy blushed, but didn’t answer. The girls got into the family’s blue car, which Miranda was allowed to drive since she had a license. Using Tiffany’s directions, they were able to find the building with their clubhouse. Yui greeted them excitedly at the door, Mikazuki perched on her shoulder.

“Hello, Tiffany! Annabelle and her sisters here, but Juliette, Victoria, and Rosa no come yet,” Yui announced. Just then an expensive-looking green car pulled up, and Tiffany could see Juliette through the windows, along with two other girls who she assumed were Victoria and Rosa, her sisters.

“I’m only doing this because I want to protect you and this country. Not because I want to be friends with those inferior friends of yours,” Victoria was saying to Juliette as they got out of the car.

“Do you realize that you’re still using powers that came from a Japanese cat?” Juliette pointed out.

“It’s okay if they give me power, it’s the way the world is supposed to work, since I’m their superior,” Victoria corrected her sister, “It’s like how a genie has the power to grant its master’s wishes but is still a slave.” Tiffany noticed another car had arrived while the sisters were talking, and Annabelle and her sisters got out.

“Good, everyone is here,” Victoria stated, sounding smugly satisfied. She pushed past Yui and went into the clubhouse first, Artemis, Juliette and Rosa following her curiously. When Tiffany got inside with the others, she found that Victoria was standing on the platform they often used as a stage, and she was holding a microphone.

“Sing a song! Music can heal the Sailor Senshi!” Yui giggled.

“Be quiet and listen to me. Because of my inherent superiority, I am the leader of this group of Sailor Senshi, and all of you must do what I say,” Victoria announced.

“What makes you think you’re better than us?! Did Artemis make you the leader?” Tiffany exclaimed, “How can you be the leader when someone from the Senshi Fan Club should have that job! You don’t know as much about the Sailor Senshi as we do!”

“I suppose it’s not as obvious to someone from inferior stock like yourself. First of all, I am from a superior race, of pure white breeding. Also, I am the oldest one here, and that automatically means that I am in charge,” Victoria sighed, still speaking through the microphone.

“I thought the cats were the leaders since they gave us our powers, no matter what she says. Artemis is a lot nicer anyway,” Rosa commented as an angry murmur rose up through the room. Mary and Hoshi both attempted to grab the microphone away from Victoria, with Hoshi being victorious as she shoved both Mary and Victoria off of the platform. Luna and Artemis jumped up and yowled into the microphone, and Hoshi dropped it, covering her ears in surprise.

“Stop this fighting! Victoria, you are not the leader of the Gemstone Senshi. If you think you’re so all-American, then maybe you shouldn’t be a dictator and let everyone hold a vote on who they think should be in charge,” Artemis suggested.

“But we can’t let inferior people vote! And that includes my sisters, since they’re younger than me, and cats can’t legally vote either. I’m the only one of us who is old enough to vote in this room anyway,” Victoria protested. Miranda stared at her coldly.

“How old are you?” she asked bluntly.

“I’m 18. And you’re what, only 16 or so?” Victoria replied smugly.

“I’m 19. You’re not the only one here who can legally vote. I’m registered,” Miranda said coldly.

“Yeah right. I’m sure you and your sisters are illegal immigrants, like all Mexicans,” Victoria scoffed.

“We were born here, like you were! And my sister CAN vote, she went with Mom and Dad and voted in the last election!” Tiffany shot back, “Juliette told me you didn’t like the Sailor Senshi, but I never knew you were such a stupid racist!”

“She DOES deserve to die, doesn’t she? She can’t handle this world, with its diverse people,” said a new voice. Sailor Saturn appeared in a flash of purple light, standing on the podium behind Victoria. As Victoria transformed, screaming about the “Yellow Peril,” Juliette stared, shock and confusion showing in her purple eyes.

“Sailor Saturn...you may be my favorite because you’re the Senshi of Death and Destruction. But I am a Sailor Senshi too, and as annoying as she is, I shouldn’t let you kill my sister. That would only prove her right about hating you,” she realized, and she grabbed her pendant. “Topaz Prism Power, Make Up!”

“I’m surprised you want to help her. Maybe the team would be better without her, she doesn’t do anything but demand to be the leader and insult us,” Tiffany said coldly, “Girls, we shouldn’t transform. Let Victoria fight Saturn alone.”

“But she’s my sister! I can’t just leave her alone!” Rosa protested, and she, too, turned into Sailor Diamond. Yui, Kiyone, Mary, Annabelle and Rebecca all transformed too, as Sailor Saturn and Sailor Emerald fought each other, Sailor Emerald flinging blasts of water while Saturn slashed at the blue-haired Senshi with the Silence Glaive.

“It’s our new duty to fight the original Sailor Senshi,” Sailor Pearl stated, “Pearl Metallic Spikes!”

“Diamond Mountain Crush!”

“Peridot Slimy Adhesion!”

“Ruby Lightning Strike!” As she was busy dodging yet another of Sailor Emerald’s “Emerald Waterspout Splash” attacks, Sailor Saturn wasn’t able to get out of the way as a combination of a giant rock, green slimy goo, red lightning and silvery spikes hit her, knocking her unconscious. She faded away, returning to the hideout where she lived with Princess Twinkle and the other Senshi. At the Senshi Clubhouse, Sailor Ruby started to cry, realizing what she had just done.

“I didn’t want to hurt Sailor Saturn...I just wanted to help the others and rescue Victoria,” she whimpered.

“I still can’t believe you rescued someone like her,” Tiffany said, shaking her head.

“Of course you would need to rescue me. All of you are my servants,” Victoria bragged, “It’s the duty of the servants to come to their mistress’s rescue.”

“I still believe the cats are the true leaders of this group,” Sailor Pearl said coolly, “We only rescued you because we had to fight Sailor Saturn anyway.”

“How dare you! You would rather take orders from animals instead of a superior human being like me?! No wonder your races are inferior,” Victoria accused, “Come, Rosa, Juliette. We can fight the Yellow Peril without their help.” Victoria then turned to leave the Clubhouse, but her sisters did not follow her, instead electing to stay with the rest of the Gemstone Senshi.