Disclaimer: B.S.S.M./Sailormoon, etc. and all of it's characters and story lines are property of their respective owners. I do not claim ownership to any of the original content.

AN: Heavily manga based. If not familiar with the manga, no real big deal. Just don't be surprised if certain things seem "out of place" via the anime.

Point A: The Tenth District Lake

The weather had been less than appreciative in this particular part of Tokyo, but it didn't seem to stop people from their usual routines. A break of light shining down brought this idol out into the open scene, running and dodging cars and the occasional rabid fans -- Fan-girls to be more exact, which were even worse than just crazed fans in general. On the other hand, I just wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy the peaceful scenery of the lake which was surrounded by several trees near the shore. With a quick maneuver past the gate I was in and heading toward an adjacent tree to sit under.

Peace would not last for long before something fell from above. Something was in the tree and it wanted my attention. I felt it. A familiar aura sank deep within the pit of my gut. The sudden object falling to the ground before me drew my gaze to it's shape -- A shape whose perfect cut could make any diamond jewel envious. The shine of another human being had gone out and it reminded me of the civilian casualties in the war back home. What a distant memory it all seemed, but I would never forget it. I didn't need to look twice before immediately taking a guess at who was responsible for such a thing. The energy of the enemy was very close. With a whip of my head to what lay above my being, my view met with the face of evil itself.

"It's you..." Those were the only words I could speak at the moment.

There before my eyes would be none other than the Golden Queen herself, Galaxia. She sat idly on a branch above me in a low cut dress, somewhere between white to off-white in color. It wasn't even her Sailor Soldier attire, but she was not someone to be taken lightly regardless of attire. Her hair elegantly flowed down her backside and though beautiful at a glance, those who knew her all too well knew this beauty ended with the physical appearance.

"How keen of you to notice. Now are you going to just sit there, or are you going to pick up the likes of that beside you?"

"The likes of 'that'?" My voice repeated bitterly and I resisted the urge to roll my eyes at her. A hand placed at my side as I pushed myself off the ground. The other way I might as well hold up a sign that says, 'sitting duck here!' Of course I didn't pick up 'the likes of that' -- The form of a star seed. I wasn't going to give her the satisfaction of seeing me do something for her. Aside, I knew all too well never to take ones guard down when dealing with an enemy -- Especially an enemy as despicable and manipulative as Galaxia, the ruler of the most terrifying location of the galaxy, The Shadow Galactica Empire. "Is there nothing you have regard for?--Wait, don't bother answering that." I shook my head. Though my words were bold I made sure to hide the fact I was absolutely terrified on the inside. My gaze attempted to meet hers from where I was standing, which wasn't too hard to do considering I hardly moved much.

"You are quite brave for speaking to me in such a way, Starlight. Are you that unhappy with your pathetic existence you wish to end it?"

With those words her form would flicker reappearing next to me, her arms folded across her chest as she posed neither a menacing nor amused expression. In fact, one could almost wonder if she was simply going to snap right then and there.

I didn't answer her question but instead proceeded to ask one of my own. "So why not send one of your golems after me? Are you here to personally send me to my grave?" It was a question that probably wouldn't be answered, but I wanted to bide as much time before having to transform as possible. There were people around still and attention was the last thing I wanted to draw to myself at the moment.

"If I wanted you dead, you would already be so and we would not be having this...conversation of sorts." A pause before her eyes momentarily looked to the ground. "I suppose you do not plan on picking that up." She let out a small scoff before pointing a hand to the fallen object. It would then rise up before simply vanishing. Where it went, who the hell knew? All I got in response was a smirk as she continued to practically stare me down. What she was thinking was beyond me at this point.

That transformation stick remained in a pocket that was easily attainable. A hand idly drifted into it as my other hand did the same in the alternating pocket. I wouldn't transform just yet, but I wasn't about to take a chance. If I lost my life now everything myself and the other Starlights had done would be for nothing, even if she didn't appear to be a danger at the moment. However, as they say, 'looks can be deceiving' -- very deceiving.

"So if not to kill me, what the hell do you want?"

"That appears to be the question of the moment, doesn't it?" She began to pace around my figure, much like a lion stalking its prey. Though no malice was shown on her expression nor did she make any hostel movement, it was fair enough to assume the worst with her.

I knew I had a power in human form. However, that power could never compare to the power I had as a Sailor Soldier. My form would stay where I was, not once backing away from her despite how close she was. Fear was the last thing I wanted to show her. I'd find a way to show her up one way or another. There were people I cared about, and for them I needed to stay strong to fight.

"I'm not going to back down from you." However, despite the response I was giving her, my breath felt heavy and my hands balled into fists behind the concealment of the pockets. This wasn't as easy as I hoped it to be.

"I do not recall asking you to." Her gaze remained stern almost as if to break me.

"What do you really want? There must be some kind of ulterior motive for this." My eyes would narrow to her defiantly. It was difficult keeping my fears buried inside but I had to do it. The thought of death constantly ran through my mind as a Sailor Soldier. Now that I was face to face with a reaper, it was only a matter of time before the serpent would strike. It would take more than looks to sink this ship.

She ceased motion standing mere inches from my figure. "And if there is not?" Her tone was cool.

I didn't know what to do at the moment because I couldn't predict her actions. What was she doing? Why was she here? I didn't know and while I could outright attack, I knew it would be be a foolish action to do against her, at least at this point in time.

"Why else would you bother approaching me if there wasn't?" And why else would she even bother talking to me for as long as she was. I was so close to death and I continue to defy her. I gripped the transformation stick tighter. All I could do was wait and see what she was really up to, but no matter how hard I tried to, the urge to just transform and attack her was stronger than ever. There was an anger that lingered.

"Perhaps I am just an avid fan." Her expression was cynical as those lips curled to a smirk.

Avid fan? More like a stalker that won't go away. I looked to the side for a moment. Pulling out the transformation stick would ease some of this more than obvious tension. Her words were the last straw to making the final decision. I would make a move to take out the device which would empower me to become my alter-ego-of course holding it with a firm grip as I eyed her carefully. It was a game which once one started, you had to play the right cards or die.

"FIGHTER STAR POWER MAKE UP!"

The surge of power held her at bay for the moment. I clenched the Star Yell in my hand feeling my true self break through. When the display of power subsided I stood defiantly.

"Galaxia, I will not back down to you. On behalf of my planet you destroyed, on behalf of the lives you took, I will not forgive you!"

"So you wish to challenge me? How stupid, Starlight!" She took an offensive stance. "Your life has no meaning and your shine will soon belong to me!" Dark electricity began to crackle around her hand.

"No matter what the cost, I won't let you take her shine! I will lay my life down to protect her!"

"Then so be it!"

I held the Star Yell into the air as I focused all my energy into it. I shut my eyes for a moment thinking about everyone. Star Maker, Star Healer, Princess... Sailor Moon... I will not let her win!

"GALACTICA INFLATION!" She thrust her hand forward releasing the dark electricity toward me.

This is my last stage... My eyes open as a fierce expression washed over my form. "STAR SERIOUS LASER!" I thrust down the Star Yell letting forth all the energy into Galaxia's attack.

At first her attack continued to advance toward me pushing my attack further back. I focused my thoughts on every thing that has happened up until this point. The pain, the suffering, the person who was responsible for all of this was right in front of me! I couldn't let her get away with this any longer! My eyes grew fierce with anger as I let forth everything that I had. I felt a large surge of power awaken from deep within myself. The root of all of my hate, the root of all of my emotions, my energy...I felt it rise. Further and further it surged until it let lose to combine with the existing energy.

In a change of events my attack began to push through Galaxia's causing it to overpower her. Even I was surprised at the strength I suddenly had. Her eyes widened in surprise as my attack struck her. She didn't expect that in the least, nor did I. However, as great as it was, my form shortly fell to the ground nearly completely drained of my energy. My breath was heavy as I forced myself to look to her form. She had fallen to one knee. I did it... I had finally struck back against Galaxia.

A low laughter began to sound from her form. "How interesting..." Her figure rose to a stand looking down at my form and her arms crossed against her chest. "There appears to be actual potential in you." She gave a smirk.

I gave a wince as I forced myself to my knees. I simply glared at her.

"Listen!" She pointed a finger at me. "Your Sailor Crystal will soon belong to me! However, I may have a use for you in the mean time."

"A use for me? I would rather die than do anything for you!"

She let out a laugh. "You don't seem to understand, Starlight."

"Oh do enlighten me."

She motioned a hand to my throat proceeding to lift my figure to a stand. I grabbed onto her wrist in an attempt to keep her from cutting the circulation of air as difficult as it was. My eyes narrowed. Even so close to death, I continued to defy her until the end.

"First course of action; You will speak only when I say you can." She continued to raise my figure further until my feet no longer touched the ground. I felt the passage way of air quickly constrict as I gripped her arm tighter. She stood unphased. "Second course of action; As of now, your 'mission' has been redirected to suit my purposes."

She held out her other hand as an invisible force caused a distortion in space around the select area. Though it appeared to be an invisible force I knew better. It was a multi-dimensional portal and what would occur next caused every muscle in my body to tense as I tried to fight back. However, it was too late. She forcefully threw my body into the distortion and the scene of the park quickly began to fade into something terrifying.

I was suddenly emerged in a massive body of water with no means of escape. It was dark and very little light was visible. I looked up seeing a faint light, but no matter how hard I tried to swim to it, I couldn't reach it. I was sinking further and further into this abyss of darkness. My breath eluded me as my head began to feel heavy. My eyes shut involuntarily and I felt an extremely unsettling feeling inside. I had to get out of here but how? How would I get out, and...Why was I here?

It wasn't before long that I felt the last of my senses give way as the darkness completely engulfed my entire body. I had lost the last of my control as everything simply went black.