So, I was rereading some of my old stories today before I leave for (evil) work, and I came across Dark Future. And lo and behold, INSPIRATION STRUCK!! I think time away from writing was needed for me. Anywho, I come bearing a sequel to Dark Future. Not sure what all will happen but I wanted this out before I leave for work so you guys can tell me what you think. Enjoy!

As usual, not mine of what's recognizable, no money's being made on this, et cetra et cetra.

Dark Future II

Haruka ran through the dark streets of Dark Tokyo, her breathing labored. Months had passed since her "corruption". Her Star Seed and Michiru's had been returned but only after they had been corrupted. When that had happened Serenity had killed Galaxia, not wishing to take any chances of Pluto and Saturn doing the same. Little did they all know at the time that the allegiance Haruka had sworn to Kakyuu would prove to be an antidote of sorts to the evil that plagued her. The blonde warrior could still feel the darkness swarming in her, beckoning her to transform and kill those that were following her. As a faint reddish glow flared in her eyes, she slowed and turned to face her pursuers. Her eyes grew ecstactic at the thought of fighting, maybe even killing some of the people. She would rip out their hearts and watch as her sword spilt their blood on the ground and...

You are sworn to protect life Ten'ou Haruka!

The voice of Kakyuu echoed loudly in her mind, cutting through the blood lust. Eyes returning to normal, Haruka turned and stumbled away. She had to resist. It was the only way they'd have a chance of stopping this. Reaching the outskirts of the city, she dove into the sewers and began weaving her way through them, moving as fast as she could in trying to get to safety.

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Kakyuu tiredly opened her eyes, her hands trembling. "She's still struggling with the darkness but she's resisting..." she murmured softly, looking at the smaller figure in the prayer room. The figure moved closer, her chin length ebony hair framing her pale face.

"Haruka-papa will win," Hotaru said confidently. She had been on the run for centuries, never staing in an inhabited planet for long for fear of bringing Serenity down upon them. She was thinner and had a bit of a wildness to her now but she had yet to taste the corruption that plagued everyone she knew and loved save for Setsuna.

Kakyuu smiled wearily. Ever since Haruka had been taken back to Earth, the Kinmokuian Princess had used the link to keep tabs on the blonde. When Haruka had sworn her loyalty to protect the innocent, a bond of sorts had formed between the blonde Sol Senshi and the Kinmokuian Princess. It was what the princess used almost daily to make sure Haruka didn't succumb to the darkness. A grueling and tiring task but Kakyuu knew that much rested upon the blonde's shoulders.

"Ouhi, you need to rest," Yaten said, walking into the room with tea and food.

"I will Healer..."

Yaten sighed and nodded, knowing better than to argue with her princess. "Pluto's still at the Gates making sure Serenity can't go back and change anything." This was said more to Hotaru but the fey thought Kakyuu would like to know too.

"Thank you Healer," the crimson haired woman said. More than anything, she was happy her three Starlights had escaped from Earth before they had been executed.

Hotaru rose to her feet with a yawn. "I'm going to rest if that's okay Kakyuu-hime. If anything happens come and get me." Bowing to the two, she slipped out and headed to the room that Haruka had used during her stay. Please Haruka-papa...come back to us...if you don't come back to us then Michiru-mama can't either...

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Haruka collapsed in an old shrine. Keeping her breathing quiet she listened as the search party rushed by without pausing to look back. Forcing herself up when the signs and sounds of pursuit had gone, she began poking around her current sanctuary. Pulling an old book down, she blinked in shock when she recognized the name on the cover. "The Hikawa Shrine..." she breathed. Setting the book down she began looking around the sacred place. Her heart ached to see the dilapidated buildings and destruction that had befallen this holy place.

She shook her head. This wasn't right. This place had been a home for Rei. A gathering place for everyone. Finding the fire room, Haruka made a small space for herself to sleep before curling up. Staring at the ceiling, she sighed. "Whatever benevolent deities there are...give me the strength to fight what's inside of me...and to help save my friends and loved ones..." Curling up, she drifted into a light sleep.

Hope that was an okay start. More will come but I'm also working on Doomsday at the same time so updates will come when they come. All I can promise 8D