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Like Father Like Son

By: Amber Ramirez

Disclaimer, I don't own Sailor Moon or any of it's characters, just the villains and the plot. This is my second fanfic, hope you guys like it, it's different, so after you read, please review. Hope you guys enjoy it, and shout out to all you Sailor Moon fans out there!

Chapter1

Far out in the deepest bowels of space, beyond the Milky Way, was a small moon-sized planet. It remained undiscovered, but it was definitely inhabited. Two strong men with exceptional powers and technology had created their own kingdom and claimed the planet as their own. They were father and son; wise yet loving father, Nakago and his young and arrogant son Kyo. They were not of royal blood, though Kyo fancied that he was a prince of great power and strength.

However, Nakago had no such desires. All he wanted was what any loving father wanted for his son; to have the very best of everything, and so as the years went by his son grew to be very spoiled and yet very strong.

Nakago was a man of about his late middle ages. His hair was longer than shoulder length, but didn't pass his collar bone. It was raven-black with shocks of gray at the temples. His hair was bound in a leather thong at the back of his neck. His eyes were a dull gray from age, though they used to be black. He was not tall but not short either. And he was half a head taller than his son. He wore a long black cloak that covered his dark gray shirt and loose black pants. Though he was an aging man he only possesses minute wrinkles at the corners of his eyes and nothing more.

Kyo was the mirror image of his father, but much younger. He had his father's sleek black hair but it was neatly trimmed and brushed out so it shined. His eyes were not his father's at all, but the beautiful green his mother possessed. His jaw and brow belonged to his father as well as his muscular build. But for the color his eyes and the way his hair hung over his eyes in a curved manner which he inherited from his mother he was every inch the image of his father. He wore a black cloak similar to his father's but he had cut the trailing clothe off so that it reached his waist and not his feet, exposing his loose black pants and long legs.

Now that his son was seventeen he was determined to find a planet of his own to conquer. Fortunate for Kyo, his father possessed a sacred crystal ball formed by a great enchanter which was capable of enabling the user to view other planets as well as communicate with other people if used properly.

"Father, I feel very confident today. May I look into your crystal ball once more? Perhaps today will be the day I scout out a suitable planet worthy of my skills as a great conqueror. I shall seek out the perfect planet and be proclaimed Prince!" Kyo said in a very confident manner.

His father sighed knowing his son had tried a thousand times and never seemed to like what he saw inside the crystal ball. "As you wish, Kyo, the crystal ball is waiting to search for you. Just do as you always do and one day you will find the perfect planet you seek. And hopefully while you do that you will find a suitable bride as well. Then she will bear you a strong healthy son as your mother did for me." Then his spirits seemed to lower as a sad expression came over his face. "Sadly your poor mother died while giving birth to you…Perhaps you will be fortunate for your wife to live through the ordeal and she can bear you many more sons." Nakago said thoughtfully.

Kyo rolled his eyes and let out an annoyed breath. "Yeah, right, father. Finding and ruling a planet is good enough for me. Having a bride is out of the question. And I don't need a son either." Kyo said pretentiously.

His father became offended by his son's thoughtlessness and carelessness for his feelings and hopes for dynasty and sought to remind him of the importance of such things by aiming for his pride. "If you want to become a real prince, you must marry a princess. And one day when you die, you will need a strong son to be your successor and carry on the family's title and tradition." Nakago reasoned subtly.

Kyo crossed his arms over his broad chest and pouted. "Humph! Fine then, when the time comes I'll marry a princess and have a son…But right now all I want is to find a planet, conquer it and become ruler, fair enough?" Kyo asked.

His father nodded approvingly. "Yes, I suppose it is the least I can expect from you." Nakago mused. Kyo also nodded in agreement.

Then after making arrangements with his father, Kyo made his way over to his father's crystal ball which was kept in a secluded part of the palace they lived in. He sat in the cushioned chair set before it and waved his hands over it as he concentrated on it pensively. After Kyo rejected two planets which looked unworthy a picture of the earth appeared inside the crystal ball.

Kyo's eyes widened as he saw it. "Oh…Father, this planet…I wish to rule this planet! It's this one I'm sure. It has everything that this planet lacks. What is it called?" Kyo asked excitedly never taking his eyes from the crystal ball.

Nakago came to his side and peered into the crystal ball. "This is a good planet you've scouted. Well done, my son. I believe it is called Earth." Nakago replied.

"Send me there immediately, father! I want to over-look my planet at once." Kyo said with determination gleaming brightly in his eyes. "As you wish, my son, but you must first choose a vessel to reside in. A planet such as this could not possibly be safe for our bodies until it is purified. Our bodies aren't fit to survive on other planets as exotic as this one. You must choose a strong and valiant vessel." Nakago said calmly.

Kyo waved his hand over the crystal ball again. Then his masterful eye scouted many men who appeared inside the crystal. "I must choose the strongest and greatest of them all…Preferably a prince…" Kyo murmured as he searched diligently.

Then after some time a picture of Earth's prince who had long since died off thousands of years ago appeared inside the crystal ball dressed in his princely garb. Then another picture appeared of Darien, who must have been a descendant because there was an uncanny resemblance between the two; it was a perfect disguise for him. "Yes…" Kyo nodded with approval. "Yes, father. This will be my vessel. I have chosen the descendent of the prince of earth as my vessel!" Kyo exclaimed happily.

Nakago looked over Darien carefully. Then after some time he nodded in assent. "Yes, you have chosen well, Kyo. I will make the necessary arrangements right away. Just inform me when you are ready to depart." Nakago said nonchalantly.

"Certainly father, I will prepare for departure now. Then I will report back to you." Kyo said determinedly. Kyo bowed graciously and left the room with a princely air about him as his father bowed in response.

It was a lovely afternoon. The sky was lit in dark orange ad pink hues. The sun had stained the clouds to look like a blood-red color. It was fairly cool out but not too cold. Everything was perfect.

There was even a gentle breeze that swept through the lush green grass and swaying trees. Serena, a young teenager with long blonde hair with twin-buns and blue eyes, marveled at how beautiful nature could be at this time of year as she rested her head upon Darien's warm shoulder. Darien was a young man with sleek black, short cropped hair and dark blue eyes. She held his arm close and walked along side him as they strolled through the park.

She could hear the soft rhythm of Darien's heart beating and feel it thudding in his broad chest against her ear and it made her feel an unnatural calm that added to the serene scenery around them. "Darien," She said after a while. "Isn't it nice out? I mean, it all just seems so perfect."

Darien slowed his pace and looked down warmly at Serena. "Yeah, I know." He let out a relieved breath. "It is the beginning of attaining ever-lasting peace. We've all fought hard to gain these precious times. You should enjoy every moment of this peace. And you know what else? Summer's almost here. Which means things can only get better for us."

Serena held Darien's arm tighter and pulled herself closer to him. She enjoyed the sound of Darien's voice as she walked by his side.

"The girls are waiting for you at the Rei's aren't they? It seems they wish to resume a life with meetings even in times of peace. They know that this peace will not last long, but that's no reason not to enjoy it. But then again it just may last as we hoped it would." Darien said as he turned his attention back to the scenery.

Serena pulled Darien's arm closer and held it a little more tightly. "I want you to come with me, Darien. Please? Besides when I leave you, you always look so lonely. And I get lonely when I'm not with you." Serena whined.

Darien chuckled as he saw through her cheap trick to get him to go with her, but admired her spunk at the same time. "So you've noticed, eh? Its okay, Serena, you don't have to feel lonely; you've got the girls with you. Not to mention that you'll always have me…And I've got you…" Darien said as he pulled Serena into an affectionate embrace.

Serena blushed modestly. "Your right, Darien…You're not alone, 'cause you've got me…We have each other." Serena said softly as she laced her fingers with Darien's.

Darien smiled as he held her small hand firmly in his own. "Alright, but just for today," Darien warned, pretending to scold Serena. "I'll go with you."

Serena was overjoyed and threw her arms lovingly around Darien's neck. "Oh thank you, Darien!" Serena exclaimed happily. Then they both headed for the temple down the street hand in hand.

Kyo slowly strolled into the room with all the arrogance and majesty of a prince. He was wearing black satin pants and a tight-fitting black muscle shirt. He looked at his father with questioning eyes. "I'm ready, father. Is everything prepared? Have you seen to it that everything will run smoothly?" Kyo asked eagerly.

Nakago smiled at his son's eagerness and let out a sigh of exhaustion. For the past few hours he had been arranging his son's departure and felt quite tired. "Yes, Kyo, everything is prepared and will run smoothly. Once it is done you will awaken in Crossroads at the Hikawa Temple(I think that's what the Temple is called, hope I'm right, correct me if I'm wrong). Don't worry, Kyo, once you enter your vessel, I will be able to communicate with you through this simple device." Nakago said as he handed Kyo a lab top computer.

Kyo looked at the flat hunk of metal questioningly. He turned it over and seemed doubtful of its usefulness. "A flat computer?" Kyo asked as he looked it over once more.

Nakago smirked and tried to contain his laughter at his son's lack of technical knowledge. "Yes, my son, the people on Earth call it a lab top computer. It is very well known these days among young people around your age and it won't look suspicious. I've done quite a bit of research while you prepared." Nakago reasoned.

Kyo tucked the flat device under his arm and shrugged. "Very well, father, I'm ready." He said determinedly.

Nakago was pleased. He rubbed his hands together and motioned for Kyo to sit in the cushioned chair set before the crystal ball. "Good. Now place your left hand upon the crystal ball and close your eyes…" Nakago instructed firmly.

Kyo obeyed and slowly closed his eyes. Soon a vague picture of Darien appeared in his mind. He was at the Hikawa Temple. Slowly the picture came into focus and he zoomed in so that he had a good view of his face.

His hand felt warm upon the crystal ball. Soon the crystal ball began to glow and shine with great intensity. Then Kyo collapsed into the chair and the lab top disappeared at the same instant.

Well, that's it for chapter one, what did you think? Please review and let me know.