This is a transcript of the English Sailor Moon S episode, Related by Destiny. It's episode 106 in the original, "Unmei no kizuna! Uranus no tooi hi." The rights to this script belong to Toei, its subsidiary Cloverway, Optimum Productions, and the writer of this episode. Naoko Takeuchi is the creator of Sailor Moon. I've tried to be as accurate as possible, but there may be a few things here and there that aren't quite exact. There are a few ~~~ spots where I just could not understand what they said, and/or didn't have the patience to listen to it again to figure it out. There are some points where listening to Michelle prattle on was just /so/ annoying. I haven't listed who's saying what. In most cases it doesn't matter, in the rest you can probably figure it out. If you don't know, just assume it was a random senshi. I took the time to write down the dialogue of this episode for the sole reason of comparing it to the original. I'm making it available here for those who might be interested. DO NOT pass this around cyberspace without keeping this header intact. Last thing I want is to be sued for plagiarism. -J. Andrews "Related by Destiny" *************** Ever since I can remember, I wanted to be as fast as the wind. My greatest wish was to fly beyond the sky, to let the wind carry me away to new worlds, new adventures, new experiences, a new destiny. I don't why I wanted to escape my destiny so badly, but that's all I ever thought of. That's probably why I like speed so much. I figured if I couldn't change my destiny, maybe I could try to outrun it. A nasty wind is blowing. **** They say exercise stimulates the old melon. So, the faster I run, the faster my genius ideas will come. *evil laugh* *ring* This is Eudial. Dr. Tomo here. How long until we track down the next target? I'm "running" out of patience. Oh, you're in luck, Doctor. I've just pinpointed a crystal carrier. Do we have permission to proceed? We shouldn't waste any time. She could give us a "run" for our money, so to speak. By all means. Just send over the specifications for the heart snatcher of choice. **** Meatball brain. Did you say meatballs? Mmhmm, yummy! I can't believe how huge this school is, guys. It's so grown-up. And their volleyball team is amazing. You can play volleyball with the best of them here, Mina. Mmhmm. Too bad you won't be around. What? Hey.. What? For your information, I didn't get a rejection letter yet. Chill out. Hey, they need me at the low end, because it helps balance the grade curve. You keep telling yourself that. Come on. Blah blah blah... blech. Give me a few minutes and I'll think of a snappy comeback, Raye. I'm sure they'll let you enroll, Serena. Oh, you think so? Sure, you just need to pass the entrance exam and you're in. Ohhh.. ohh.. uh.. What've we told you about using the X word around her, Amy? Exam.... Thanks for nothing, Raye, you could've at least caught me. It's not my fault you fainted. You started it! Did not! Hey, look. Who's that girl? She's on turbo-drive, look at how fast she is. I think that's Elza Grey, you guys. Elza Grey? She's the high school's record holder in sprinting and hurdles. She's amazing. You mean she actually likes to sweat? Hm? Goooo, Elza! So you guys'll be coming here next year? It's great that you'll all be staying together. Well, we hope we all make it. *pinch pinch* Ahhh! Ahhh! Yucko! What was that? It felt like a giant bug was on me! What is that you're doing, Elza? Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you guys. I was just /relaxing/ my /hands/. Coach calls it the "spider stretch" and now I know why. *all giggle somewhat nervously* You know, Serena's the dash-to-the-fridge champ. And Raye is running-at-the-mouth queen. Track season's not on yet. So you're doing all this training on your own time, right? That's dedication. I love running, but it's also to keep improving. Huh? You see there's this girl who's as fast as the wind. And no matter how hard I tried, I could never beat her. Every time I'd have to race against her, I knew I'd lose. It was almost like she was running away from something and there was no way to catch her. I figure if I work hard, maybe I'll run like the wind someday too. Wow, she's got dedication. I wish I had some of that. Bye, guys. Keep on burning up the track! Thanks, and good luck on your tests. Target in view. It's gonna be so cool hanging out with Elza. I can't wait to come to school here. You'll have to study, Serena. Maybe I'll even go out for the track team. Uh.. first things first. Don't you think you should make sure you're /accepted/ before making plans? Yea, like coming to study-buddies. And actually studying. I will. Promise? Mhmm. Get away! Huh? Not without the crystal! Capture! You can run all you like, but you can't hide! And I'm not leaving 'til I get what I came for. What do you want from me? Only your heart. But we're not about to let you pull a fast one from a great athlete. Guys? We are Sailor Scouts. Champions of Justice. We will right wrongs. And triumph over evil. We'll see about /that/. And I think I know someone who will make you eat those words. Gooo.. Hurdler! You'd better make tracks, twits! Let's set a speed record for Scout scrapping. She's mine. Venus Love Chain Encircle! I won't go. No.. Looks like the finish line for you, Sailor Simps. The target's isolated, boss. She's all yours. Michelle, it's me. We've got trouble at the high school in Sector S. Heart snatchers? Yea, and this time the target's Elza Grey. Oh no! I'm ~~~~~~ but'll be right there. Elza.. I'm outta here. No! You're mine! Elza, hit the ground! Michelle and I know Elza Grey very well. I used to compete against her before I found out I was Sailor Uranus and Michelle was friends with her because they were in art classes together. But that's when the visions of impending disasters started coming to both of us. And I was finally allowed to reveal my other identity to Amara. To tell her that I was Sailor Neptune. And that she was Uranus, a Sailor Scout. Ah.. not again. They say you're as fast as the wind, but I hate to lose. On your mark. Get set. I felt guilty for winning those races because they meant nothing to me. I was just trying to outrun the visions and my destiny. But Elza was really committed to her sport. She poured her heart and soul into it. But I couldn't stop running. Because if I did, then everything would catch up to me: my past, my future, my destiny. And with the visions I had, I was afraid of what that destiny might be. So I just kept up the search for speed. That was an awesome race. Hm? Normally I would be really upset, but you're so amazing. I just had to come tell you I admire your talent. Guess it runs in the family. Huh? You excel at track and field and your cousin excels in the arts. Guess you guys come from a pretty spectacular gene pool, huh? I guess you could that, Elza, although I don't think Amara appreciates where she comes from. That's nonsense. Maybe it is. But then why are you always running from it? Your destiny is set. Your past and future are forever intertwined and nothing in the world'll change that whether you accept it or not. In that moment I knew Michelle had felt the same way I did, but obviously she had stopped running and accepted her destiny. But the look in my cousin's eyes was so intense, so full of knowledge greater than I could imagine that I was even more afraid. I knew if I stopped running now there'd be no escape. You know, just because we're family doesn't mean we agree. How about we talk over hot chocolate? No thanks. I've made up my mind for good. Oh.. (dismayed) ************** She's such a wonderful musician. And so young. Have you ever seen any of her paintings? They're beautiful. She paints too? Amazing. Some people are just born into it, aren't they? Yes, we've all got our calling. Her one downside is she's somewhat of a social failure. ************** Do you like it, Amara? Thanks for coming by the way. I know you're busy training for the grand prix. I thought it was important. I know that we have really grown apart and I know it's mostly my fault. I know you have a lot on your mind lately and it must be to keep your head on straight when you're everyone's...hm.. sports idol. Tsk (hair flip). You know, I mean, you're the high school superstar everyone's talking about. Hmm. (Amused) Well, riddle me this, Batman. How can you paint such bleak pictures when you're always Miss Blue Skies. And why do you always paint water? It's like you're obsessed with it. There's more to me than meets the eye. Just like you're more than a top athlete. I know why you always do things that involve speed, Amara, but you can't always run scared. We are who we are. Don't say that. You don't know what feelings I have. What goes through my mind. And I've chosen to try and make a life for myself that includes happiness. You can be a slave to destiny, Michelle, but don't try to drag me down with you. I've had a glimpse of what's to come and I don't like it. Oh.. you're not the only one, Amara. My dream has always been to play the violin and be able to paint to my heart's content. But that's all over. I have a greater job to do and part of that is to change the future. That's what you're trying to run away from, isn't it? But you can't, Amara, we need you. ***************** Ahhhh... Hey, kid, what's wrong? Help me... What's the matter, are you sick? Help me, please. What's happening? You're history, you slimey mutant. Help me, please. *grunting and various ecchi noises* Don't! That's your fate, Amara. Once you touch that stick, your life as you know it will be changed forever and all time. Neptune Star Power! That's enough! There's a little kid in there! Why'd you have to blast so hard? Don't you have any feelings? Amara, you don't understand. With the forces we're dealing with, it's all or nothing. But how about the innocent victims? Trust me, this is the only way to handle 'em. How can you be so cruel? *screaming and ecchi noises* Neptune Deep Submerge! Where's the monster? It's gone and the little boy seems to be just fine. They usually are. As long as we beat them in time. I'll never get used to it though. It's hard. Knowing how much depends on my success and planet power. Then why didn't you want me to pick up the stick before? You need my help, Michelle. No one can keeping fighting like this alone. Because I don't want to be the one to end your journey, your race to escape your destiny. If you're going to accept this life, then it has to be /your/ choice. The truth is you /do/ have a choice. You can leave that stick untouched and it won't be offered to you again. You'll be free to do whatever you want. You can fulfill your dream to race cars, Amara. But it won't have to be because you're running away anymore. I'm always running away though. I've been really selfish. You weren't being selfish. You were just following your heart. A heart that's pure and good inside. And I can't think of anyone I'd rather face all this with than with family. Deep down, even though it's really tough sometimes, I was so glad when I found out.. mm.. that you were... Sailor Uranus, my long-lost partner. I know it's a big decision, so I just had to tell you everything. **************************** No more running away now, or ever. I think we'd better step in before she runs off with that crystal. Right. I'll take the crystal. And I'll take the heart snatcher. Uranus Star Power! Neptune Star Power! Uranus World Shaking! No! Hey, don't you two ~~~ ever give it a rest? Sending you to your final rest is our goal. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Gotta run. Hurdler, why don't you tread all over these brats? I will. Hurdler! Mars Fire Surround! You can't. Outrun. Our Destiny. Which is to trip you up. Hit it, Neptune! Neptune Deep Submerge! No! Uranus, run! Sailor Moon! Moon Spiral Heart Attack! Hurdler! Is it pure? I'm afraid not. Huh? What? What happened? Wait, where are you going? Our work is done here. You're in pretty good hands. They're so stuck-up. But they sure are an awesome team. It's hard to remember I wasn't always a Sailor Scout. And I can't imagine what things would be like if I'd turned my back on all of this, and Michelle. Sure it's hard sometimes, but then most things worth doing take dedication and effort. Will we ever get a break from all this? Not as long as heart snatchers are out there. But we can still chase the wind. How about we grab a milkshake? Yea! After all, nobody ever said Sailor Scouts weren't allowed sweets, right? Right! *laugh* *joins laughing*