BMC: Wicked Ride

Welcome to the third part of the Black Moon Clan Arc! Chibiusa is no longer a little girl, but the powerful Wicked Lady, backed by her precious minion, New Moon. Our heroes have left behind the fallen city of Crystal Tokyo - but with the rapidly destabilizing Black Moon Clan back in 21st Century Tokyo, their troubles are far from over!

Title	Date	Scene Summary
Weaving Social Threads	May 20th, 2025	Rashmi comes over to check in on Mamoru and ask if he'd be interested in creating labspace for a wayward purple-haired genius. They end up talking about friends and potentially helping friends become friends with each other. As one does.
Texts: Mistress Pink	May 23rd, 2025	After everyone gets back from the future, Mamoru and Takashi text about Wicked Lady. And other adventures.
You Will Surrender Your Fried Chicken	May 24th, 2025	Some weeks after the return from the 30th century, and the Black Moon Clan have finally resurfaced... kinda. New Moon's just trying to dine and dash, but when Karaage Fried Chicken's bravest employee decides to get in her way, her first ever youma comes out: Ba-Bawk! Can Sonata Cheer, Elodie, Zoisite, Nephrite, and Tuxedo Kamen stop the menacing poultry in its tracks? ...yes, of course they can.
The Lunatic You're Looking For	May 28th, 2025	Mamoru, Ami, and Masato meet New Moon at the cat cafe and the 'proxy' wedding planning begins.
Left Holding the Bag	May 28th, 2025	Mamoru calls Minako to give her the Silver Goddamn Crystal.
A Ton of Milk Bread	May 28th, 2025	Kazuo flops on a stressy groom whose bride is currently evil. CW: Cute.
Surprise Encounter at Tako Cafe	May 29th, 2025	New Moon is casually waiting in line at Tako Cafe when 'Usagi Tsukino', Koji, Masato, Takashi, and Mamoru show up! Mamoru's playing Wicked Lady's game, and those secrets lead to tension boiling over when Takashi and Koji object to the spark of connection between the bad girl and the earth's prince. Unfortunately for them? New Moon's interests will not be denied. Um... at least Mamoru's having fun on the bad side?
Sugar Rushed in the Thick of It	May 29th, 2025	Wicked Lady deserves new things. New Moon wants to steal her some - Wicked Mask would rather Nephrite pay for it. Unfortunately for Nephrite and Amy, instead of snacks and a show, they get Harshmallow and Scare-amel Turtle. This one's gonna get messy.
Planning Off Course	May 30th, 2025	Minako has called Ami to meet up at the arcade to discuss wedding plans! Everything else gets discussed first in true easily-sidetracked manner.
Taking Takoyaki with Talky Taka	May 31st, 2025	After the encounter at the Takoyaki cart with New Moon, when Mamoru was taken away, Masato retreats to his Testarossa to unwind. Takashi follows to catch up with him on matters. While they're talking, Minako-disguised-as-Usagi arrives to join in the conversation for a bit.
Texts: They aren't trying to make you evil are they?	May 31st, 2025	Mamoru checks in with the Senshi and Hinoiri while 'kidnapped' by New Moon and Wicked Lady.
CafAmi Belkan Nephko	June 1st, 2025	Aloisia meets up with Masato and Ami to introduce themselves and talk a bit about weddings and also other things. Like their evil Not-So-Small Lady.
Everything In Its Right Place	June 1st, 2025	Amy meets Mamoru for breakfast at the cat cafe and he offers her an apartment for after graduation. Then New Moon steps over because Mamoru made Amy cry and half-panicked.
What About Second Cake	June 3rd, 2025	A mostly impromptu gathering happens at the cat cafe. Several tired senshi, shittenou, and a few surprise guests learn more details about the upcoming wedding. Including how many cakes need to be made, what tuxedos or dresses need to be worn and what other craziness is going to occur. Feelings run high and some may be hurt.
WHAT. IS. GOING. ON.	June 3rd, 2025	Rashmi and Mamoru text, then meet up on a school roof to catch up: wedding stuff, Wicked Lady stuff, Seriss Nyx stuff.
Two False Moons	June 4th, 2025	Minako would love to talk to Usagi about the wedding. Unfortunately, all she gets is New Moon. At least the conversation is peaceful?
More Than One Way To Skin A Cat	June 5th, 2025	Yesterday, New Moon called Catra a stray. Today, Catra retaliates with an impromptu haircut and some property damage while New Moon and Mamoru are enjoying a treat. Surely, the Dark General will have a calm and measured reaction to this... right? Hahaha, of course not. Good thing Saturn, Amy, and... Adora? Are here to help! (Oh, hello She-Ra. It's So Good To See You.) CW: Serious Injury
The Wedding Security Council Meets	June 5th, 2025	Asked by Mamoru to help out with the various folks helping prepare the wedding, Rashmi contacts Masato, Aloisia, Ami, and Minako. A get-together at the Korma Chameleon to handle mahou-related stress? Rashmi really *does* feel perfectly at home.
Neutral Ground at the Cat Cafe	June 5th, 2025	New Moon is sulking in Cafe BAKE Neko after her unwilling haircut with Mamoru and Wicked Lady, when Amy and Coco come by. Another side of the story is shared, and nothing is ever as simple as it seems.
Seeing A Woman About A Wedding	June 6th, 2025	New Moon wants to get in on some of the wedding planning and fun. The best way to do it is to kidnap Makoto, right? Well, for a value of kidnapping that mostly means 'taking her out for cake tasting', anyway.
Wedding Bells	June 7th, 2025	Shortly after her arrival in the 21st Century, Mamoru joked about marrying Kazuo first if he Wicked Lady denied permission for a certain other wedding. Today, Kazuo suffers interrogation for that. Good news, he passes!
Texts: the truth can still be wrong	June 8th, 2025	Mamo and Neph talk about Koji and Takashi mostly
Kitchen Nightmare	June 9th, 2025	Koji is innocently working on compiling dishes for the wedding feast when the groom and the groom's daughter come in and ask for a tasting and for some for Usagi and New Moon. We'll note that Hanzo is not with him. >:D
Texts: I don't want to forget this	June 9th, 2025	Mamoru and Koji text after 2602/Kitchen_Nightmare.
My Mouth Is Full of Creampuff	June 11th, 2025	Poor Ami and Masato have to deal socially with New Moon and Wicked Mask. Again.
His Heart	June 13th, 2025	Mamoru asks Minako for what's left of Crimson Rubeus.
...with a Side of Meiou.	June 13th, 2025	Setsuna comes in to check on a wayward student and gets to see two mind blossoming in a shared past-time. Food, Food, and more Food to be had...
Am I the last to know	June 13th, 2025	Makoto catches Masato as he comes home from Tennis practice to ask him if he's been telling people they're going to get married. What a good time to give her that jewelry he bought for her.
They See Me Rollin and They Rollin	June 14th, 2025	Bored and without Mamoru's stabilizing influence, New Moon and Wicked Lady decide to spice up the Science and Natural History museum with some dinoyouma. Catra, Cure La Mer, and Sailor Mercury take exception to that. Catra's mouth gets her into some trouble, and Cure La Licorne manages to get her out of it, though not before making some trouble of her own. Thankfully, whales, water, and the power of an intercontinental ballistic Ami hug prevail... though the museum will definitely be closed for a while.
Kasekuchen	June 14th, 2025	Ami, a little battered and bruised following her troubles at the museum, seeks out the comfort of Makoto and cake.
Catching a Meal	June 15th, 2025	New Moon's ready to dine and dash. Mamoru's got the bill. Yuki and Miho have each other's backs.
Texts: switzerland	June 15th, 2025	Zoisite reaches out to Saphir, to arrange two meetings - one, for an outing for himself and Saphir. The other, for Saphir to meet Mamoru (and Zoisite) face to face.
Texts: they keep not staying dead	June 15th, 2025	Mamoru lets the Senshi know he's giving Saphir Rubeus' heart crystal back.
Make-Believe and Favorite Toys	June 16th, 2025	Rashmi and Amy are injured after fighting Seriss Nyx and come to Mamoru for help-- and Mamoru lately has a roughly 65% chance of showing up with New Moon. Both Amy and Rashmi, while being healed, have comfort and strength of their own to lend Mamoru.
Texts: Peak psychological warfare	June 16th, 2025	Mamoru breaks the news to the guys that they need to help keep Riventon from finding out Usagi is Sailor Moon at the wedding.
Stop in the Name of the Moon	June 17th, 2025	New Moon and Mamoru are just hanging out when they spot Sailor Moon (Sarek Edition) and Snow Angel Mou Fubuki in the distance! A silly youma fight - and a not so silly verbal spat - ensue.
For The Lady's Amusement	June 18th, 2025	Wickeds Lady and Mask decide to visit the Dream Kingdom amusement park! When Wicked Lady doesn't want to wait in line, she jumps the fence and starts creating trouble. Pulp Noir and the Princess of Sarek come to interfere, but Lady unleashes a roller coaster youma for them to fight! There's a lot of property damage but at least everyone had fun, right?
Texts: rawdogging existence	June 18th, 2025	Ami texts Mamoru about Wicked Lady and New Moon -- WL had something to share with Ami, and also intimidated the hell out of her.
Who's That Boy	June 19th, 2025	Shortly after Scene 2629, Ami sits down with Masato and is beset upon by a strange boy, quickly revealed to be Minako in disguise. Wicked Lady has let Ami in on her game, and with the protection of the Mercury Computer and her own genius, Ami begins to enlighten her co-conspirators.
Fake Cake Fake Sake	June 19th, 2025	Mamoru calls Koji and Rashmi together to tell them New Moon is Usagi, and ends up doing more wedding food tasting. Delicious.
She Will Keep You Company	June 20th, 2025	New Moon enters Radiant Heart Academy once more for an impulsive conversation with Ami - who's been told the truth by Wicked Lady. With no more secrets between them, the Senshi of Water and her corrupted princess are free to speak openly.
Moon Wedding Setup Social	June 20th, 2025	Our lovely mahoujin filter up to the Moon to work on setup for the wedding and the battles they know are going to take place.
Wicked Ride: Moon Bride	June 21st, 2025	It's finally time for the wedding of the century - the Moon Wedding of Mamoru Chiba and Usagi Tsukino. Prince Endymion and Princess Serenity. Tuxedo Kamen and - New Moon? Those in the know join with those utterly shocked in the battle to finally free New Moon and Wicked Lady: it's time for this Wicked Ride to come to an end. Only, when the dust falls, things are still far from over. Would You Like To Save The Game?
Wicked Ride: Moon Bride 2	June 22nd, 2025	It's time for the final confrontation with Wicked Lady, and people get a demonstration on why Mamoru has been insistent that no one draw her aggro for the past month. Let's have a heartfelt talk held at in the middle of an apocalypse that Wicked Lady is causing, and dive into the depths of her darkness. After the dust settles, all that remains of her is Sailor Chibimoon. Usagi and Mamoru can finally have the wedding they've yearned so long for!
Moon Reception	June 23rd, 2025	We had the setup, we had the two boss fights, we had the exchange of vows... what else does a wedding need? The party afterwards!
Beaming	June 29th, 2025	At the reception, Izou comes to find Mamoru and check on him, and they talk about weddings and bed.
That Guy Has Issues	July 8th, 2025	Sailor Venus is getting snacks on patrol. Kunzite, Tuxedo Kamen, and Sailor Chibimoon are getting ice cream on patrol, Sailor Uranus missed the universe's snack command, and Prince Demande? ...well, all the conbini snacks in the world can't stop a guy from being a creep. But with the power of mahou (and a punch to the face), we can give him more issues!
Break the Chains that Scarred You	July 18th, 2025	The last remnants of the Black Moon Clan have been on edge, and a moment of carelessness is all it takes for that fragile peace to be destroyed. Our heroes arrive in Juuban Ward to find Demande and Saphir seemingly set to murder one another - and are quickly drawn into the conflict. When the curtain falls, Demande, and Saphir, fall with it. Their story is over - though with the help of everyone's grace, the Black Moon Clan's tragedy is given the chance to become something softer.
Safety, Water, Ice, Sugar	July 19th, 2025	These are the things craved by those walking away from the fight with Demande and Saphir. Usagi, Chibiusa, Mamoru, Amy, Masato, Izou, Kazuo, and Ami take a moment to catch their breath, and unpack some of what they just survived.
Mistah Wiseman's Wild Ride	July 27th, 2025	At long last, the time has come to board Wiseman's Wild Ride and free the world - both worlds - of his evil, his cruelty, and his power. This is the final battle of the Black Moon Clan arc, and everyone has a reason to be proud.
Making Our Way Through Town (Walking Fast, Crystal Tokyo Bound)	July 29th, 2025	Following Mistah Wiseman's Wild Ride, a group of our heroes take stock and discuss their situation. More than one person is wondering where in Crystal Tokyo is Riventon MadScience.
King and Knights: Kunzoi Edition	July 29th, 2025	The rescuers have come back to Crystal Tokyo, and King Endymion wants to check in on all of the RHA Shitennou after the fight.
And Of Course They Were Proud	August 2nd, 2025	After 9 months of struggle and growth, Chibiusa has been reunited with her parents. She's got a lot to tell them, and she isn't sure how they'll react to everything that's happened, and everything she's done. Neo Queen Serenity and King Endymion are her parents first and royalty second, though, so in spite of the surprises (blowing up a natural history museum? Wicked Lady? Going back to the 21st Century?!), there's really only one way they could ever respond.
Precious Too	August 3rd, 2025	Neo Queen Serenity would like to thank those from the 21st Century for being kind to her daughter, and of course, for rescuing Crystal Tokyo. Minako, Ami, and Amy are quick to both accept her thanks and join the queen for a chat.
Here in the Garden	August 10th, 2025	Waiting for a moment to meet Neo Queen Serenity, Usagi Tsukino with Crystal Tokyo's own Sailor Jupiter. Somethings remain the same.
The Office of Doctor Mizuno	August 16th, 2025	Following Neo Queen Serenity's return, Ami, Masato, and Usagi catch up. (Unfinished but posted.)
Adieu	August 19th, 2025	Mamoru got into an argument with Riventon in the middle of Crystal Tokyo, and it almost got ugly. Given the last time things got ugly in the city of the future, he's come to ask Neo Queen Serenity if she would pretty please not pop his brother like a grape. Being that Neo Queen Serenity is still, at her core, Usagi, she's fine with that. Or: when a present prince meets a future queen.