0. Foreword

Hello, and welcome to the Foreword of "Heartless Angel", my fifth foray into the world of internet-published fanfiction on It also happens to be my second foray into the world of anime-meets-game crossovers (third, if you count separate installations of the same cross).

In case the name fails to tip off those who have not fought a certain optional boss, this is a Sailor Moon/Kingdom Hearts cross. However, don't be expecting to see Sora, Riku, or much of anybody else from the original game—least of all any characters with Disney connections. This cross takes a rather different direction from most SM/KH crosses on only one character from Kingdom Hearts is featured in this work of fiction, though I like to think he makes plenty of impression all on his own.

In addition, be warned that there are Original Characters used liberally in this work, at least three (so far) who possess significant relevance to the plot. I have done my best to maintain a level of reasonable, "natural" importance without allowing them to dominate the story, but constructive means of criticism to help me keep them in line are more than appreciated by any who read this and maintain enough interest. Be warned, in addition, that the fic also makes blatant use of OC-Senshi pairings. Again, I have attempted to maintain a level of good taste and reason in this; however, due to this, certain Senshi will see a little more proverbial "screen time" than others—though I by no means plan to cut any character out.

In addition to the original characters, let it be noted that this piece makes judicious use of "borrowed" properties left and right, for the most part simply in names, though there is one significant device borrowed from the world of Suikoden. I am aware that certain phrases, quips and attack names are neither of my own creation, nor from Kingdom Hearts or Sailor Moon; consider the homage or laziness as you will, they are there regardless. There is no need to review simply to point out my unoriginality or to inform me that a phrase or property comes directly from a specific anime or game. I more than likely know, and if I do not know, I will more than likely not change it unless you pay me.

Another important matter that I should point out is that this piece makes certain significant changes to the history of the modern-day Senshi, which will be pointed out and elaborated upon as they become relevant to the plot—or a little later, perhaps, in the interest of suspense. If something seems odd or out of place, please bear this in mind; this work of fiction assumes that a significant chain of events took place between the "SuperS" and "Stars" seasons of the anime, though it uses elements from the manga as research has dictated are more interesting to me personally.

As a final element of note, I wish to point out that there will obviously be spoiler material for all properties contained therein, both in the summary and in the forthcoming chapters of the fic itself. Thank you for your time, patience, and hopefully readership. I hope anyone reading this fic enjoys it as much as I've enjoyed hammering it out.

Moving on to the promised Summary.

The setting is 30-something'th-century "Crystal Tokyo", long after the fiasco of the Dead Moon family's less than triumphant return. The kingdom is at relative peace, weapons have been laid aside, and the Guardians of Crystal Tokyo are more or less content, though there are certain among them have made it their mission to see to it that the rest do not grow lax in their peacetime. The Princess Usagi, still known in certain fond circles as "Small Lady", has assumed the title and powers of "Sailor Moon", but in an era of little need for a legendary guardian, the position is largely ceremonial.

However, something is about to disrupt this perfect, Utopian society, a force from beyond the fabric of reality that exists only to consume all that is not of the darkness. It desires only one thing, to snuff out the very light of the Earth and all its neighboring worlds.

It begins with a rude awakening in the dead of night…