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Sailor Moon Defenders
By AmandaDoE
Chapter Sixty-One: The New Girl
Rachel watched the group as they eyed her back, stunned by the news that they'd just received.
"So what you're saying is…" Makoto started to say.
"You're the Phantom's other daughter?" Ami asked.
"Then that means Jedda must be your sister." Minako quipped.
There was another pause of silence. Rachel was slightly aware of her older sister but she didn't know the exact details since she was put for adoption by her mother after she was born.
"So, then what year, month and day did that happen exactly?!" Hotaru asked in surprise.
Rachel couldn't help but to let out a slight chuckle before speaking up, "I'm a year younger than Jedda. I'm not surprised our mother Jade never informed the Phantom about me at all."
"It's nice to meet you, Rachel." Flash spoke up. "You know about the Phantom, now allow us to introduce ourselves to you."
The rest of the Defenders and the Sailor Guardians each introduced themselves to Rachel.
"It's nice to meet all of you." Rachel replied before looking asking. "Where is my older sister?"
"Jedda is now Queen of the Netherworld." the Phantom answered.
"And pretty soon, you'll have a brother in law." Flash added.
"She's engaged?" Rachel asked, confused.
"To my little brother Rick." April crossed her arms. "Meaning he'll be king real soon."
"Not to mention she's having his kids." LJ added.
"Kids?" Rachel glanced in surprise. Then again, she wasn't that surprised as she had a son of her own. Perhaps he would meet his cousins in the future.
"Slow down guys." Michiru spoke up. "We have to know more about Rachel here."
Haruka nodded in agreement.
Rachel wasn't surprised by this. She had just arrived here and didn't really expect all of the team to believe her story right away.
"So," Setsuna took a step forward, "you were born a year after Jedda, correct?"
"That's right." Rachel nodded. "Our mother left the Phantom some time after Jedda was born and shortly after I was born, she put me in foster care."
"How did you end up finding out about the Phantom?" Hotaru asked.
"I found out not too long after joining the agency I work at now." Rachel answered. "I learned the truth and learned my mother had some… shady history."
"Shady history?" Usagi quipped.
"What exactly did she do?" Rei asked, turning towards the Phantom. "Is there something you aren't telling us, Phantom?"
"I didn't think it was your concern." the Phantom answered before speaking up. "However, since the situation is being brought to light, I might as well explain what shady history she mentioned."
"Should she hear this?" Rachel asked, glancing at Hotaru.
"I've heard worst things." Hotaru bluntly answered.
"Go on ahead." Mandrake added, adjusting his hat.
"Shady history doesn't even begin to describe Jade." the Phantom proceeded to explain. "We married because I thought she truly loved me. She seemed to be genuine at first but then she slowly, but surely started to change shortly after she was pregnant with Jedda. She proven her true self not too long after Jedda was born."
"What happened?" Lothar asked.
"Jade ended up betraying the Bandar Village by violating the most sacred code." the Phantom answered.
"Sheesh." Rei spoke up. "If the code is what I think it is, that woman has some nerve."
"Jade Walker was charged with treason," Rachel spoke up, "which I was informed about when I learned the truth about my real family."
"That's correct." the Phantom nodded. "After the charge, Jade was exiled from the Bandar Village and was never allowed to return."
"How awful." Usagi stated.
"Awful?" Rei chimed in. "Cruel is the better description for the story. Maybe I could take some pointers from her on how to be cruel."
Everyone looked at her with disapproval, including Rachel.
"What?" Rei quipped. "I was being sarcastic."
"Just be careful what you say." the Phantom replied. "You of all people should know that."
"But you're not wrong about my biological mother being cruel." Rachel added. "Breaking the most sacred code of the Bandar Village. Trying to sell out information. That has to be one of the worst things someone can do."
-Sailor-Moon-Defenders-
The Phantom glanced to Mandrake, Lothar and Flash as he had a lot on his mind regarding his newly discovered daughter.
He didn't know what to think at first. It was surprising to see Rachel as potentially his daughter. He was angry with Jade for keeping her from him.
"What do you think?" Flash asked, pulling him from his thoughts.
"This is unexpected." the Phantom answered. "It angers me that Jade kept her from me all this time. Then again, I assume she did that because she didn't want me to raise her second daughter as well."
"Isn't she your daughter as well?" Lothar asked, confused.
"I want to believe it," the Phantom answered, "but I know that Jade has slept with other men. With that being said, I think I will go with Rachel and have a paternity test taken. The same thing you did, Mandrake."
"I think that is a good idea." Mandrake nodded in agreement.
"In the meantime, I think we should make Rachel comfortable here." Flash added. "Make her feel welcomed in the team as I have a feeling the Outer Guardians won't be as welcoming."
"That's exactly what I had in mind." the Phantom replied.
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Chapters
Volume One
Using the power of the Necklace of Oros, Queen Hadea conquers the galaxy. The Defenders seek help from a group called the Sailor Guardians.
Rei notices the effects of battle on Usagi. Meanwhile, both teams make desperate efforts to end the clash. The Sailors approach Hadea's temple, and Flash's daughter returns to lend her aid.
Each side becomes more powerful.
Issues in Jedda's past and present lead to a monumental decision.
Princess Jedda begins embracing Hadea's cause. Ami and Rick continue to bond.
Members of the Sailor Outer Senshi join the battle. Princess Jedda is faced with a decision as a ruler. Later, she explores a startling possibility.
Now divided, the teams fend attacks off while struggling to reach Hadea.
As Rick and the princess finally reunite, a climactic showdown with Hadea begins.
The Guardians and Defenders continue their clash against the queen.
In the aftermath, revelations emerge and choices are made.
Volume Two
The younger team members begin adjusting to the changes. Others strive to fit back into normal society.
As his companions reflect, Mandrake begins to sense a mystical disturbance.
Mandrake is reacquainted with a major figure in his life.
Ming returns.
The group scrambles to counter Ming, who is aided by Krotan.
16: The First Abductions: LJ and Mars
Once again, Krotan makes his move on Jedda.
17: Closure For Rick and Mercury
The groups scurry to save their friends. Ami and Rick have a personal discussion.
As Minako and Jedda connect, Krotan continues closing in on members of the group.
Krotan has an enticing proposition.
The Defenders and Guardians make their stand against Krotan.
Volume Three
Rick's dreams signal a great change in his life. Mysterious figures begin moving behind the scenes.
Rei and Rick sense more darkness on the horizon.
Ming and Galaxia engage in discussions.
An unexpected battle occurs at a concert.
Rick considers the effects of his transformation.
The team has a confrontation with a group knows as the Three Lights.
Rick's abilities make him a target.
As Rick continues healing, the Sailors assess the situation with the Starlights.
Rick is targeted by the Sailor Animamates.
The team searches for Rick, along with information on their new opponents.
Volume Four
As the struggle against Galaxia continues, Hadea and Jedda discuss the Netherworld's future. Meanwhile, Usagi's power grows.
Cathleen initiates her effort to control Rick.
The team manages to locate Rick and his manipulator.
Rick frets over his mutation while others seek to reverse it.
The Sailors and their allies face a new threat in Tin Nyanko.
Nyanko becomes the latest to seek Rick's power.
As Rick's humanity begins slipping away, his friends continue their quest to cure him.
Rick runs amok, and a massive battle against Nyanko begins.
The Sailors make a stunning discovery.
Jedda and Rick take a huge step forward.
Volume Five
Rick and Jedda begin their new lives.
A girl arrives to meet Mandrake.
The group begins getting to know the newcomer.
Rick is visited by a servant who gives him access to valuable information.
Amy's special abilities are revealed.
Rick learns more about his power, and how it might relate to the current events. Hadea attempts to console him later.
The group endeavors to rescue Mamoru from a mystical prison.
Usagi and her friends confront Mamoru's captor.
The battle in the dream realm reaches a conclusion.
The aftermath of the dream clash brings several people closer.
Volume Six
Rick senses that the Netherworld could face an imminent attack.
The groups begin learning more about the Kings.
Hadea and her companions take preemptive measures against Zorelda.
Hadea and Phantom explore their bond, as do several others throughout the day. First appearance of Tori Gordon.
Rick and Jedda work to resolve recent issues. Minako explores life in the Netherworld.
Ming reenters the fray as the Kings converse with Zorelda.
The groups decide that it's time for the confrontation.
The Guardians and Defenders engage the Kings in the Netherworld.
The Kings begin to realize the truth.
With Zorelda seemingly thwarted, the groups begin moving on. A woman named Rachel arrives at Monitor.
Everyone begins learning more about Rachel.
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