Disclaimers:

Okay, I don't own Sailor Moon or any of her friends. But this is my story, and I wrote it all by myself. The storyline is my idea. Even though other fanfic writers have knights and etc., this is my version of things. This is a little Xena-like moment with the spiritual dueling, but I hope you like it!

Fury Arising

By Lady Celaenova

Rated PG-13

Who is the deadly Ramsera? Will Raye find her Mars Knight?

Fury Arising

Chapter 4- Ramsera

It was exciting for the scouts. They found another knight. (Tuxedo Mask is considered as the Moonlight knight from the anime.) A good thing too. There were stronger agents of the Negaverse appearing and they needed all the help they could get. Raye was happy for Amy. Amy had a knight and a boyfriend. Looking at their past life, helped the two youths admit their true feelings about each other. Raye stayed up late the night before and she was half asleep that early morning.

Raye fell sound asleep. She began drifting into the dream world. She woke up in her Shinto priestess robes. She saw a tall woman with long brown hair. She wore a red headband with long bead strands dangling. "Well Princess Rei, we meet again."

"Who are you?" Raye stared at the woman.

"I'm hurt. Well, I am Ramsera," snarled the woman. Raye felt she was very dangerous although she had no clue who Ramsera was. "Well it seems that I have the advantage," smiled Ramsera evilly. She clenched her fists tightly. Suddenly, Raye felt a writhing pain going through her body. She collapsed screaming.

"What are you doing to me?" Raye groaned.

"I'm squeezing your soul. Pain on the soul is pain on the body. My power was always stronger than yours. You couldn't defeat me alone. Now that you are alone, I can destroy you!" screeched Ramsera maniacally. The pain intensified. Raye cringed as though her insides were on fire. Then she began twitching and screaming. Blood dripped from her mouth and cuts appeared everywhere.

"Raye! Raye! a voice called out faintly. She opened her eyes enough to see a white portal opening and pulling her in. "Raye dude!" Chad shook Raye. She snapped awake. She sat upright and stared at him.

"What?"

"Yo Raye! I was sweeping outside and I heard you screaming. I, like, came in and saw you bleeding." She looked at her hands, arms, and legs. She felt her mouth. There were cuts and she was bleeding.

"Get me some bandages." He left the room. Raye got out her communicator and called the scouts. "Guys, emergency meeting!"

The girls arrived there in a few minutes. Greg and Darien came along as well. Raye quickly told them about the dream. "That's strange Raye," said Serena.

"Yeah, a weird dream," said Lita.

"It wasn't a dream. Something was attacking me in the dream world," said Raye with conviction.

"How do you know?" asked Darien.

Raye pulled back her sleeves and showed them the bandages on her arms. She showed them most of her other wounds. "Can a dream do this? This Ramsera warned me. She was battling me in spiritual level. An attack on the soul affects the body. These wounds prove it."

"I don't understand Raye," replied Rini. Serena was a little embarrassed to admit she didn't understand either. They all sweat dropped.

"Well Rini," Raye faced Rini, ignoring Serena. "You see, there are different dimensions of existence. There is the physical world where we are right now. When we dream, it is another dimension. Our fantasies and fears are real in that dimension just like you and I are really talking to each other. What they have in common is that our soul, the life force within us that make us unique individuals, can move between the two dimensions. However, since Ramsera is in a dream-like dimension, she was able to attack me in my dreams."

"But how did she hurt you in this world?" asked Rini.

"Well, there is an ancient belief that when you are hurt or sick, it is a sign that something is wrong with your soul. It has been harmed somehow. This Ramsera witch is proving it," explained Raye. Rini nodded her head to show she understood.

"This is getting serious. Ramsera is very powerful. I simply can't see how to stop her," said Luna.

"It's strange that the Silver Crystal never showed us any of this," said Artemis.

"What do you mean?" asked Serena.

"Think about it, Serena. We didn't remember the planetary knights, but here's Greg. He's Mercury knight. It's as though the crystal is holding back," explained Artemis.

"He has a point. I noticed that too. But that still doesn't help us defeat Ramsera," Mina said with concern.

"It's a spiritual battle. I can only fight her in that way," said Raye. "But how can I find that kind of power?"

"How did you find Ramsera?" asked Meg.

"Though Sailor Mars doesn't remember her, Ramsera is her nightmare. The idea of her power being stronger is frightening to her," replied Insomno.

"But Ramsera is not dead," said Tessa.

"That is true. Princess Rei and Mars Knight banished her to the Plain of Desolation. I simply gave Ramsera a way to invade Sailor Mars's dreams," explained Insomno. He smiled at the 'genius' of his plans.

"How will Ramsera's invasion of Mars's dreams destroy the Sailor Scouts?" asked Alexa. Insomno explained to them in more detail.

Raye tossed and turned that night. She found herself in a dark place. She was in a place that was dry and cracked. The sky was darkened by foreboding clouds and thunder rolled in the distance. She couldn't understand what she was doing there. "Hello Raye," hissed a sinister voice.

Raye spun around to see Ramsera. "What do YOU want?" snapped Raye in frustration and fear.

"I brought you here through your dreams. This is the Plain of Desolation, where you banished with the help of Mars Knight!" snapped Ramsera.

"I banished you here? With Mars Knight's help? How?"

"Wouldn't you like to know?" Ramsera grinned with such sinister intentions. "Since Queen Serenity's spirit is within the Silver Crystal, she only showed you memories she wants you to remember. But I can give you all of your memories back. I can give you the answers to your questions, for a price..." said Ramsera enticingly.

"What price?" asked Raye indignantly.

"Bring me back to the physical world."

"No. Why didn't the Negaverse bring you back?"

"Simple. It's out of their jurisdiction. They cannot control anything in the spirit realm. Insomno could only provide a way for me to enter your dream. Since this is a place for banished souls, only the one who banishes can get me out," she smiled evilly again.

"Why should I? I banished you here for a reason. I'd only be releasing great evil," said Raye with conviction.

"I have every answer you could possibly want. Such power is within your grasp," she responded. Raye remained unrelenting. "Let me put this in another way."

She dangled a golden key in Raye's face. "What's that?"

"Do you honestly think that your dreams are the only ones that I can get into?" Raye's eyes widened with horror. "Insomno gave me an enchanted dream key. This key can help me enter the dreams of the other senshi. You have barely survived my last attack with your spiritual powers. The others don't have any. Do you think that they can be just as lucky?"

Raye snapped awake. "What to do? Free evil or leave her with her dream powers?" Either way they would all get hurt.

Raye explained her predicament to the scouts the next day. "It's dangerous. I think you should leave her there," said Serena.

"I know it's crazy, but I think you should free her," said Lita.

"What?!!!" Everyone shouted at her.

"We're going to have to fight her anyway. I'd rather face her with all of you than to get hunted down in my dreams," explained Lita.

"She has a point. If we combined our powers, we just might be able to beat her," Mina said optimistically.

"I suppose, but I wouldn't recommend it," said Luna.

"We know Luna, but what choice do we have?" asked Lita. They all agreed that that Raye should accept Ramsera's demands.

Two days passed. Mina and Serena went to the mall to buy prom dresses. Rini tagged along to go toy shopping. Of course, the only one without a date to the prom was Mina. It seemed ironic that the Senshi of Love didn't have a boyfriend. Just then Serena shouted "Darien!" Darien and a blond guy were coming out of a music store.

"Oh I missed you!" Serena ran and hugged him. But Rini beat her to it. The blond guy stared intently at Serena and Mina. Mina noticed the cute guy. Rini could see them watching each other after Serena shoved her away from Darien.

"Why are you staring at us?" asked Mina shyly. Serena let go of Darien as she realized the guy was staring so intently.

The guy stuttered and eventually found the words. "I've just never seen such beautiful girls from around here."

"Hey! The one with the meatballs is mine!" Darien said with mock jealousy.

"They are not meatballs!" Serena pouted.

"This is Donny," Darien said, ignoring Serena's same old protest.

"Hi! I'm Serena and this is Mina." Serena finished the introduction.

"Ah hem!" piped Rini angrily at Serena.

"Oh. And who is the small lady here?"

"That's my name!"

"Huh?" asked Donny.

Serena glared at Rini. "Oh, nothing. Her name is Rini. She's my little cousin from out of town."

"Rini? That's a cute name." Rini smiled when he said her name was cute. "You know it's funny. Rini kind of sounds like a pet version of YOUR name Serena," noted Donny.

They all sweat dropped out of nervousness that he might guess who Rini really was. "Oh, you know what? I'm getting' kinda hungry right about now. How about all of you?"

"Oh yes, definitely," nodded Mina in agreement.

"Uh yeah," replied Darien and Rini, who also wanted to change the subject.

"Same here," Donny replied. They all went to lunch together. Darien and Serena noticed how cozy Donny and Mina were becoming and decided to sneak away. Rini noticed them leaving and tagged along.

Mina smiled with her usual charm, and he was practically dedicated his attention to her. "So I heard you're a model."

"Well nothing big," she said humbly.

"I... hey! I've seen you before! Sailor V?" he asked.

"Yeah," she nodded.

"I remember I played that game all the time! I'm happy to finally meet Sailor V!"

"You have no idea how right you are," she thought to herself.

Serena and Darien were holding hands as they left the mall. Rini had a hold of Darien's other hand. Serena was irritated that she couldn't be with her boyfriend alone. "Say, Rini?"

"What Serena?" asked Rini.

"It's three."

"Oh yeah. I promised to go to Debbie's house for her party. You've won this time Serena," Rini glared at her. Those two girls still fought over Darien's attention. She softened a little when she looked up at Darien. "Bye-bye Darien." She skipped away to her friend's house. They both watched the little ten-year-old leave. "Good! I have you all to myself!" Darien smiled. They walked about five minutes. Serena had a thought. "Darien. I've had a lot to think about."

"Like what?" he asked.

"I've just been thinking about the future. That stuff about the Earth freezing and all. It's not far away from now," she said thoughtfully.

"You mean about how we get married, become rulers of the Earth, and having Rini..." he trailed off. He had been thinking about those about the future as well. Even if the freezing wouldn't be for a some time, he wondered if they would be ready for marriage. He couldn't imagine marrying anyone else, but he still wondered though.

"You've been thinking about that too?" she noticed the way he was just talking.

"It has crossed my mind. I just want you to know that I have no apprehensions. When the time comes, we'll be ready to be together forever," he said to her seriously.

"I know." They were soon locked in a kiss.

Raye did her fire readings. "How do I find the power?" Little did she realize, Chad was sweeping outside and accidentally heard her question. He was soon wondering what was going on. Raye opened a book she borrowed from the library. The Power Within by Lady Celaenova. "Sources of power are found within the heart and soul. You must find the inner voice that guides your decisions." She turned from her book towards the fire. "Oh Great fire! Show me the way!" She threw a white powder and the fire flared for a few moments. Chad couldn't believe what he saw.

An image walked from the flames. She wore a red dress that was similar to Princess Serenity's. "Princess Rei!" gasped Raye.

"Princess Rei?" thought Chad. He not only noticed the resemblance to Raye, but he had a feeling that he saw this Princess somewhere before.

"You want the power that I... we once had," said Princess Rei.

"You know what I have to do."

"Yes, Raye. You have more power than I did before my training. When you receive my power, you will be stronger. However Ramsera has also become stronger over time, as well as having the dream key."

"You know about that?"

"Of course. My soul is your soul. I am just you in the past, but you have forgotten. I have guided your path and one day, you shall know all that I know. With that knowledge, you will become Queen Raye of the Neo-Mars Kingdom," said Princess Rei.

"Really?" asked Raye. Chad's head was practically spinning as he heard the strange things that he was listening to.

"Yes, but that is in the future. Come let our powers merge." Princess Rei reached her right arm and touched Raye's forehead. Princess Rei's image entered Raye's mind.

"I know what to do!" Raye stared at the fire as Chad crept away.

In the Negaverse, Insomno and the Fury Sisters appeared before King Titanos. "How is your progress?" He was slowly gaining strength.

"I have been attacking people in their dreams and stealing their energy," said Insomno.

"Yes, but it is not enough. What have you three done?" King Titanos was suspicious of them.

"We have been gathering energy," said Meg.

"And when did you consider giving me that energy?" King Titanos said sternly.

"Here my lord." The three sisters each presented an energy bubble.

"Excellent. A few more bubbles and I will be strong once again. I know you three are lying, though."

"What?" asked Alexa and Tessa together.

"Don't think you can fool me. Just because I'm weak, it doesn't mean I'm not aware of your activities," he said sternly like a father to his mischievous daughters.

"Yes, my lord," said Meg and the twins.

"I had promised you would find your parents. Once you have destroyed the Sailor Senshi. I am glad that you have chosen to be servants of the Negaverse and to be the three goddesses of destruction."

They were all dismissed. The three sisters were in their conference room. "That fool king. He thinks that he's so smart. He doesn't know our true desires!" proclaimed Alexa.

"Hm! He thinks that we wanted to join the Negaverse to become queens of Earth!" continued Tessa.

"He doesn't know that we want the power to time travel and get our revenge!" finished Meg. They continued planning and mocking the king.

Amy and Greg were happy as they studied in the same park where they battled Ronama. They took a break and began talking about their recent discoveries and the battle with the Chaos Galaxy. They met Professor Xavier, the other X-Men, and Greg discovered his telekinesis. "He understood that I couldn't be a permanent student of his. He showed me how to use the power and control it. The rest is practice."

"It's funny. Raye has telepathy and you have telekinesis. And you're my knight in shining blue armor," she smiled warmly.

"I believe you're right, my lady fair," he returned. They leaned towards each other for a kiss. It ended when Amy's communicator beeped. It was Raye.

All the scouts gathered at the temple. Chad was hiding again. He was curious and concerned about Raye. Her friends seemed to know more than they led on. They watched Raye cast the spell. "I call upon the stars of a thousand heavens. With the power of Princess Rei and the planet Mars. I summon the spirit called Ramsera from the Plain of Desolation. Ramsera arise!" As she said this a red aura surrounded her. The aura floated in front of her to open a portal.

Everyone, including Chad, gasped as a hideous laugh cackled. "Hm! You are so gullible, Raye!"

"I defeated you as Princess Rei and I'll wipe the floor with you again!" she said boldly.

"Ha! Prepare to die!" And Ramsera began her attack.

Next Time: The Kingdom of Mars