The End of Circe
By Wendy Olson
After the Horoscope Stone was back in place the girls concentrated on it’s power. "No, you can’t do this. I want the world to be at peace. Can’t you see that I was doing is good? Look at your friends. See how happy they are to be animals." Circe pleaded with the girls. She was even on her knees.
"Look at those men who you turned into pig men. I really don’t think they are happy that way. And trust me I didn’t enjoy being a lion! I’ve missed so much school!" Sailor Leo yelled.
"A crab! I’ll never get the smell of seafood off of me!" added Sailor Cancer. Sailor Pisces nodded in agreement.
"Fine! Kill me then. It is the only choice you have. If you don’t I’ll find a way to come back and try again." Shouted Circe.
The twelve sailors looked at each other. I could see that they really didn’t want to kill her. Deep down they never wanted to kill anyone. Not even Queen Cassiopeia and her king.
Circe stood back on her feet. She held up the top piece of her staff. "Starry Truth!" she called. She was trying to turn the girls again. It was the only way she knew the girls would kill her.
"Horoscope Rewritten History!" The girls used their most powerful power against her. The power wrapped around Circe. Circe let out a scream. She disappeared in a cloud of black crow feathers.
"Now for everyone to become what they truly are." I told the girls.
The girls called out, "Zodiac Constellation Travel!" The room started to swirl. They were taking us all home. The room vanished in a flash of bright light. Soon I could see that we were in the park at school. The oddest thing was the pig men went with us. All of the students that had been changed were waiting for us in the park.
"Horoscope Correct History!" The girls shouted.
First the students from school became themselves. They didn’t seem to know what was going on. Once they were fully human they ran away.
Next the pig men changed back. After they became human they disappeared. I think they must have gone back to wherever they were from. Maybe even when. Some were dressed in very old fashion clothes.
Then the constellations got their turn. They all began to change back. The boys looked very happy to be men again.
Wicca and I were next. I was so happy to be a cat again. Being human had way too many problems. I could very well see why Circe wanted to change the world. It is very nice being a fat lazy house cat.
"Don’t forget Aquila." Yelled Centaurus. I didn’t know what he meant. It seems no one else did either.
The girls focused their power on him. He began to change. At the same time the girls passed out. They had used too much power. The Horoscope Stone vanished as the connection was broken. The constellations then ran to help the girls.
I looked back at Aquila too see what he had become. He was a tall man. His hair and eyes were the color of gold. His hair was long. Aquila had golden eagle wings on his back. He was wearing a gold version of the Greek uniform. Lastly he had star crystals on his body.
"Aquila?" questioned Sailor Andromeda.
"It has been so long since I was human. No one ever remembered me. Well, except Centaurus. I was your protector Andromeda. When Circe tried to become a constellation I was there. She tried to turn you into an animal. It was I who stood in the way." Aquila said.
The other sailors were now waking up. Mindy hugged Hercules and Wendy hugged Perseus. Orion and Sailor Leo kissed. Sailor Taurus pulled Bootes in for a hug. Auriga and Sailor Aries were very glad to see each other. The rest of the girls hugged each other. Sailor Sagittarius went to Centaurus. She hugged him. He didn’t seem to understand.
"Why didn’t we remember?" asked Wicca.
"The King and Queen banished Circe before finding a cure for me. Soon the zodiac became sailors and no one ever thought of me. Centaurus went to the sky, no longer needed. Princess Andromeda wanted to help me, but couldn’t." Aquila explained.
"I was forbidden to ever go to Circe’s island. My mother said she would trick me. I’m so sorry Aquila." Sailor Andromeda walked over to him. Aquila fell to his knees.
"It is all right my princess. I was always there for you no matter what. Even when you went to Circe I helped you. I wanted to tell you, but I couldn’t. Circe didn’t even seem to remember me." Aquila said.
"But Aquila the constellation is an eagle. Almost all cultures see it as an eagle." Sailor Leo argued.
"I’ve been an eagle so long that my star crystals even showed up on me as the eagle. Of course that is what all humans saw. There wouldn’t be anyone old enough to remember me. I guess I’m easily forgotten." Explained Aquila.
"No Aquila. I didn’t forget you. I was just reborn without that memory." Sailor Andromeda said and pulled Aquila to his feet.
"I think she really will leave you alone now." I heard Wendy whisper to Perseus. Perseus laughed.
"Okay, now what about Centaurus? Are you still going to leave?" asked Sagittarius.
"I have no place here. I can’t be human. I must go back." Centaurus told her.
"Aquila and Centaurus, do both of you want human forms?" questioned Sailor Andromeda.
The two looked at each other. After a little thought they both said, "Yes."
All of the sailors plus Sailor Andromeda grasped hands. They used what little power they had left to give the two human forms. Soon their star crystals were gone. Next Aquila’s wings disappeared. Centaurus’ horse half became human legs. Lastly the girls gave them clothes, jeans and T-shirts. The rest of them looked the same, same eyes and hair. Centaurus’ skin is a shade darker than Sailor Leo’s is.
"Now just like the other constellations you can be both. Just concentrate to make yourself a constellation again." Mindy explained.
Hercules kissed Mindy. "I’m so glad I’m not a wolf anymore. I missed you Mindy." He told her. She laughed and agreed.
"What about school? What have we missed?" questioned Sailor Leo and Sailor Pisces.
"Not too much. Though I won the swim meets without you guys." Sailor Aquarius told Pieces and Cancer.
"Well, we’re back now!" Sailor Cancer yelled.
Sailor Sagittarius said to Centaurus, "Now you need a human name. How about Russ Stallion?"
"Sure." He said. Then he kissed her. "I have always wanted to do that." He said. Sagittarius laughed and kissed him back.
"I can be Angel Goldwing." Aquila told Sailor Andromeda.
"That’s not too crony?" she questioned.
"No, I like it." Wendy told him. Perseus hugged her. They kissed. I don’t think I have seen Wendy this happy since we have been back to school.
Aurgia walked over to Wicca and said, "You weren’t my guide cat? Well, I’m still glad you have kept me company all this time." He picked her up and hugged her.
Sailor Aries walked over to them. She kissed Aurgia on the cheek. He put Wicca down and kissed Sailor Aries.
"Wow, feel the love?" I asked Wicca. She gave me a happy look and licked my cheek.
And that was that. That is all for that story of Circe and the Zodiac Senshi’s second fight. I’m sure there will be many others. Well, by!
~Happy Halloween! Well, that is the end. I hope everyone enjoyed it as much as the first one. Thank you all for reading! Thank you Art once again for posting it! And thank you Mindy for all of your help! If you would like to e-mail me with questions, comments or concerns you can at methos5000@hotmail.com. I’ll be glad to hear form you. Of course I don’t own Sailor Moon, but I own my characters and stories! Again thank you! Wendy~