- Happy 4th of July Everyone! Here it is! Part three of my retelling of the first season. I hope you enjoy after a long wait!
- I apologize that this took a while. I had intended to post this on June but then a lot of things happened. With the premiere of the new anime coming up and the new dub for the original announced, several websites containing Sailor Moon episodes were either taken down or blocked for copyright claims. This caused a delay on my writing since I was using online sources to watch the episodes so I can reference and get ideas for my story. Thankfully, with The Time Traveler's help, Hulu is posting the episodes on their website, although they're well behind from where I'm at now. However, I'm now able to continue writing and will try to post a chapter every week or two. Thank you everyone for your support. God bless!
Chapter 30
The Story of Sybilla
In the deepest part of the Dark Kingdom, Queen Beryl walked down a long staircase, a ball of glowing human energy held in her hands. It was the same energy that Nephrite had stolen from Molly under the disguise of Tuxedo Mask.
Shortly after he left Nephrite for dead, Zoisite had returned to Queen Beryl to present Nephrite's crystal to her before informing her of ordering his knights to dispose of Nephrite after his betrayal. While Queen Beryl had been upset over the loss of one of her better generals, Zoisite's actions were commendable, thus proving his worth. They could not afford one of their own to side with the Sailor Scouts.
She reached the end of the stairs and stopped before a gigantic pair of doors. They seemed more alive and organic for they were constantly flexing as if they were breathing. A moment later they slowly shifted open and Queen Beryl walked through.
A hideous, monstrous, single eye that shined down on a long walkway that was festered with points that resembled claws was the only illumination in the dimly lit room. The outline of a very large object bellow the eye was barely visible as Queen Beryl approached the end of the walkway and knelt, holding up the ball of energy like an offering.
"Awaken, my great ruler," she said, her voice echoing around the room, "I offer you this blissful energy. Come! Return to life! My great ruler!"
The energy shot forward like an arrow from her hands and struck directly into the eye. The eye glowed for a moment before the power of the energy flowed down into the object bellow. The energy began to glow until it illuminated the entire object in a fiery red and orange. It looked like a distorted brain that was both squashed and transparent, a shape that looked like black ink pulsing inside.
"Oooohhh!" came an eerie groan.
Queen Beryl gasped, shivers of delight running down her body.
"The energy of humans has awoken me from my long sleep," the voice was unnatural, the very type that would cause little children to die in their sleep.
Queen Beryl bowed, "I have long awaited this day!"
"Yet at times," the voice of Metallia continued, "my consciousness is pulled by the threads of slumber."
"Then what must I do to fully awaken you?" asked Queen Beryl.
There was the briefest of pauses, "Sybilla's Crystal. Find Sybilla's Crystal. It is necessary for me to fully revive! Human energy can only sustain me for so long."
"We are searching for Sybilla's Crystal," Queen Beryl explained, "but we know nothing of its whereabouts."
"It is here. I can sense it. The shards holding the Gods of War will lead you to it."
"The Gods of War?" Queen Beryl paused as she remembered that historic event she had once studied during her youth.
"They are trapped inside the seven shards of Sybilla's Crystal, each a different color yet all residing inside a human body."
Queen Beryl gasped, "Then the rumors are true!"
"Yes, they are…" the voice of Metallia now sounded as though it was struggling, "I must sleep again soon but only briefly, so I will tell you what you must do. You no longer need to find energy. Find Sybilla's Crystal and bring it to me!"
"Yes, my great ruler!" Queen Beryl bowed again.
"I'm late! I'm Late! I'm Late!"
Serena ran down the streets in a dead run, apparently late for school. Again.
"Serena!" yelled a muffled voice behind her, "Stop! You forgot your lunch!"
Serena snapped her head around and saw Luna running at her heels, the string of her lunch bag clenched around her teeth.
"Oh, thanks!" Serena gasped but didn't stop, "Can you bring it with you?"
She turned a corner and crashed straight into a body. She went down hard on her bottom as she heard someone yell in pain. As soon as the pain in her face went away, she opened her eyes.
"I'm sorry!" she started to apologize, then stopped when she realized she'd run straight into street gang consisting of a dozen thugs at least.
One member was sitting on the sidewalk holding his knee while another was crouched beside him. The rest were standing around, leaning against the wall, or leaning against their tuned up cars. However, all of them were looking Serena will murderous intent.
"You broke my leg!" screamed the injured thug.
Serena quickly got to her feet. She'd heard how violent street gangs could get, especially against anyone who so much as irritated them. She glanced down at Luna and saw the cat's hair rise, assuring her that they were in a dangerous position with no help nearby. However, she'd been trained how to fight effectively, should they try to attack her, and stood her ground as one approached her.
"Well?" he said, "Whatta ya gonna do about it, missy?"
"It was an accident!" Serena protested, noticing two other members closing in on her and shifted to where she could see them all.
"Yeah?" said one of other thugs, "Well, you're gonna have to pay for it."
Serena suddenly lost her patience and shouted, "Look, I said I was sorry, alright! Now get off my case! I'm late for school and I don't have the time to deal with you!"
The glare she added caused all the thugs to look at her in surprise.
"Hey," said the buff one in front of her, "You may be cute, but you're not getting away with that."
He made a grab for her, but Serena stepped back quicker than expected and dropped her school case, lifting her hands in a defensive position.
"Touch me and you'll be sorry," she warned as she narrowed her eyes. She couldn't transform right in front of them-and Luna would never approve of her using her brooch for something as petty as this, even if she were in uniform.
The thugs glanced at each other and laughed.
"This one's got spirit."
"We're gonna have some fun with her."
With wide grins they approached her.
Serena shifted her eyes back and forth as she sized her opponents. They were all athletic, but she doubted they could fight well. While Dave had taught Shinkendo for her sword fighting skills, he'd also had taught her the defensive art of Aikido for hand-to-hand combat.
The thug on her right moved first by making a grab for her. She let him grab her sleeve before she grabbed his own wrist and swung around. The other two thugs who'd been stopped, taken by surprise be this sudden move. The thug she was holding onto stared at her before the breath was knocked out of him when she karate chopped him in the chest. She then buried her fist into his nose and felt the cartilage break. The man howled and let go of her, holding his bleeding nose.
The other two thugs stared in shock as they watched their friend double over, blood streaming from between his fingers. Then one of them let out a howl as Serena slammed her palm into his nose. The third thug finally came out of his daze and attacked her.
He grabbed onto her uniform shirt and lifted his other hand to deliver a punch. Serena parried it and hit him in the chest. The blow was just enough to stun him and she grabbed his attacking arm. She spun around, locking his arm over his shoulder before bringing him down onto the sidewalk. The thug could do little to defend himself as Serena broke his nose.
As she started to rise, the second thug grabbed her from behind by wrapping his arms around her. Serena responded by hitting her elbow against his ribs. The first blow did little, the second knock the breath out of him and she felt his arms loosen. She grabbed his arm and pulled with all her might. The thug came sailing over her shoulder and was slammed into the concrete. This time she delivered a punch that broke his nose.
As all three thugs laid on the sidewalk holding their bleeding noses, the rest of the gang was now approaching. The one she'd run into earlier was now standing up and was approaching her with renewed anger. Serena braced as he raised his fist, but was stopped short when something caught his arm. The thug snapped his around as Serena looked over his shoulder to see what appeared to be a tall woman holding his arm, her face hidden by the man's head.
"That's not very nice," said a voice that sounded more boyish than girlish.
Before the man could react, the woman threw him over her shoulder and slammed him into the ground, knocking him with her black pump shoe.
Serena stared in surprise at the woman's strength before she realized the woman was wearing a school uniform that was similar to hers but had a khaki skirt. When the woman turned to her, her surprise rose to new heights. The girl's face was that of a warrior goddess. Her features were elegant yet they held a hardened tone whenever she involved in a fight. Perfect forest green eyes looked at her with admiration. Her rich brown hair was pulled back in a pretty ponytail. Serena realized that the girl was much taller than she thought and judging from her school uniform, she reasoned that the girl was still in high school.
"Hi," the girl smiled at her.
"Hi," Serena smiled back, thankful to have an ally.
The girl jerked a thumb to the remaining thugs, who were stealthily approaching them, "Figured you could use a hand."
Over the girl's shoulder Serena saw one thug draw out a flip blade and sprinted forward.
"Thanks!" she said before she pushed the girl aside and drew back her fist. The thug didn't see it coming and ran straight into the small fist. Serena quickly disarmed him and broke his nose while the other girl took care of the next thug.
Together they proceeded to take the rest of thugs until there was only one left. The thug was trapped between and nervously glanced from the tall girl to the short girl. He decided to take his chances with the smaller girl and charged at her, hoping to knock her down with his escape. Serena was prepared for it. She placed her hands on his and brought up knee hard into his crouch. The thug gasped and immediately sagged, but Serena caught and pushed into a sitting position against the wall before she caught his shirt and stared straight into his frightened eyes.
"Tell your buddies," she gestured to the thugs, either moaning or unconscious, around them, "when they wake up that if I ever run into you guys again, I'll do more than break your ugly noses. Got it?"
"Yes…" the thug squeaked through a gasp, "Yes, ma'am."
"Good," Serena let go of his shit and straightened.
She and the girl heard the sounds of applause and cheering and they looked across the street to see a crowd who had witnessed the whole. The girls waved and smiled before they looked at each other.
"Think you'll be okay from here?" the girl asked.
"Yeah," Serena held out her hand, "Thanks again for the help, Miss…?"
The tall girl shook it, "Lita. And don't mention. I'm always happy to help."
The girl named Lita went over to retrieve her school case that she placed down on the street in order to help Serena. As she came back, they heard the sound of a police siren approaching.
"Take care," she waved, and Serena saw a pair of pretty rose shaped earrings, before Lita turned the corner and was gone.
For a moment Serena stood there, amazed at what had happened in just the last few minutes. Than she remembered she was late for school and rushed over to retrieve her school case and lunch poach.
Luna stepped out from the shadows, "Well done, Serena. And that girl could certainly fight."
"Yeah," Serena agreed, "I hope I see her again. Thanks for bringing my lunch, Luna. I have to get going."
Luna nodded as Serena took off, smiling to herself, "You most certainly will. And soon."
The cat turned to go back home, but not she heard a groaning thug say, "Man, I never thought any girl that small could hit so hard."
Chuckling, Luna continued on her way.
Somehow Serena had been able to arrive in just in time before class session. Relieved, she sat down at her desk before she glanced over to see Molly grinning at her. She grinned back, happy to see her friend was back to her normal self. After Molly had volunteered to join the Sailor Scouts Dave and the other trainers had made preparations over the weekend for her "boot camp" training.
Serena was worried how Molly wouldn't be able to handle it since Dave and the others intended to give Molly the same hard training that they had put her, Amy, and Raye through. Yet the determination in Molly's eyes assured her that Molly was far from turning back.
Lunch came quickly and as everyone else went out to play, Serena strode over to her favorite spot while she hummed to herself. As she cross over the shady tree, she suddenly stopped short. Sitting a short distance from her beside a bush was the girl that had come to her aid earlier when she'd fought against the thugs. Serena's jaw dropped, what was the girl doing here? Surely she was in High School?
Suddenly a face appeared before her.
"Serena?" Melvin said in his high voice.
Serena let out a shriek and grabbed Melvin's shirt, dragging him behind the tree and out of sight of the girl. Her reflexes almost caused her to hit Melvin without second thought.
"Don't you appear out of nowhere like that!" she warned harshly, "I could have killed you!"
"I'm sorry!" Melvin squeaked before he looked over Serena's shoulder, "I just wanted to warn you about that girl."
Her irritation vaporizing into curiosity, Serena let go of him and turned around, "Her? What's wrong with her?"
"She just transferred her today," Melvin explained, "Her name is Lita Gagliardi. She's fourteen and in eighth grade like we are, but she's unusually strong."
Serena stared at Lita, who was sitting quietly on the lawn eating her lunch. She didn't look anywhere near fourteen or in eighth grade. She looked at least seventeen and a senior in High School.
"Rumor has it that she was kicked out her previous school because she got into too many fights," Melvin went on, "You better stay away from her Serena."
When he got no response he looked over and found that Serena was gone. Blinking, he looked around and gasped when he found her sneaking up to Lita from behind. Panicked, Melvin could only watch and wait in horror.
Serena approached the bush and stood tiptoe. What she saw first amazed her.
"Wow," she whispered to herself, "What a lunch she has! It looks delicious! Even her lunch box looks cute! Those blueberry muffins look so yummy-"
Lita sensed someone was behind her and turned her head around sharply.
"Who's there?!" she snapped.
Serena jumped, embarrassed but she quickly gathered her composure and laughed cheerfully.
"Hello," she replied nervously with a smile, "I didn't mean to sneak up on you. I was just surprised to see you here."
"Oh, it's you," Lita's face softened as she recognized Serena, "I didn't know you went to this school."
"I'm Serena Thomson," Serena introduced herself, "I was just coming over to eat lunch at my favorite spot when I saw you sitting over here. I didn't get a chance to introduce myself earlier so I thought I'd join you. You don't mind, do you?"
"Not at all," Lita smiled and scooted over, "Please, sit."
"Thank you!" Serena came around the bush and sat down, opening her own lunch bag, "Your lunch looks delicious. Mine definitely pales in comparison to yours."
Lita laughed, "Thanks," she lifted the container with the little blueberry muffins, "Would you like to try one?"
"Thank you!" Serena immediately took one and bit into it, "Wow, this is amazing!"
"I'm glad you like it," Lita's smile turned into a frown, "I don't know why, but everyone here seems to be afraid of me."
"It's probably because they're intimidated by you because they've never seen an eighth grader as tall or as strong as you," Serena grinned, "Give it time and they'll eventually get used to you," she took another bite, amazed on how good it tasted, "Hey, Lita-Oh, is it all right if I call you Lita?"
"Sure," Lita nodded.
"These muffins are delicious! Your mom must be a real good cook in order to make these."
"Oh," Lita blushed, "thanks. My mom is a chef, but she didn't make these. I did."
Serena stared, wide-eyed, and she almost dropped the remains of the muffin, "You made these? That's awesome!"
"Comes in the family, I guess," Lita grinned proudly, yet she still shrugged, "My mom's a French chef while my dad's an Italian one. They own a French and Italian restaurant not far from here."
"Really? That's so cool! What's it called?"
"Duex Mondi," Lita grinned proudly, "It means 'Both Worlds' in French and Italian."
"I'll see if I can get my parents to take me over there. I'd love to see it and perhaps I'll be able to meet your parents."
Lita laughed again, "Thank you. I'm sure they'll be happy to meet you."
Behind them, Melvin stared at Serena from behind the tree in complete surprise as Serena and her new friend continued to chat.
"Serena certainly is a genius when it comes to making friends," he stated.
"So, Lita," Serena asked again as she and Lita walked down the street together just after school, "how come you're not wearing our own school uniform?"
"They didn't have one that was my size so the school told me just to wear my old one," Lita shrugged, "And this is more of my style anyway."
"I see," Serena paused before asking her next question, "Where did you learn to fight like that?"
"My dad taught me. He trained in Chun Kuk Do and started teaching me when I was five."
"Chun Kuk Do?"
Lita grinned, "It's the fighting form created by Chuck Norris."
Serena blinked, "Seriously?"
"My dad actually got to meet Chuck Norris once. My dad was one of his first students."
"That's so cool!"
"Dad started teaching after I broke a boys nose when he tried to kiss me."
Serena couldn't help but laugh, "Is there anyone you don't get in a fight with?"
Lita shrugged, "Only the ones who don't deserve it."
Shortly afterward they arrived at the arcade center. Serena had invited Lita and, seeing that she'd never played the Sailor V game before, decided to tag along with her. After they walked in, Serena looked around for Andrew and found he was nowhere in sight.
"I guess Andrew not working today," she said.
"Who's Andrew?" Lita suddenly grinned, "Oh. Is he your secret boyfriend?"
Serena blushed, "No, no. Andrew is just a good friend of mine. His..." Serena stopped, realizing she was just about to say Darien's name. Even more shocking was that she'd almost had called him her boyfriend when they haven't even gone out on a date.
Her breath hitched. Good lord! What was she thinking?!
Now that she thought Darien she realized she hadn't seen him in the past few days. Shaking her thoughts away from him, she turned to speak to Lita—only to find her new friend was already trying the Sailor V game.
Almost toppling over, Serena quickly joined her and try to help Lita out the best she could whenever Lita got into tough situations. The minutes passed before someone called Serena's name. Serena looked up to see Amy approaching her, Raye following close behind. Amy looked relieved to see her while Raye looked very irritated.
"Hey, guys," Serena stood.
"So this is where you are," said Amy, "We were looking all over for you."
"Why?" Serena frowned, "Is something wrong?"
She flinched when Raye raised her hand, looking as though she was about to strike her, before slapped the hand against her forehead.
"Don't you remember anything?" Raye grounded out.
"What?"
Raye leaned closer and whispered, "Luna instructed us to come straight to the cathedral right after school. She was going to tell us about Sybilla's Crystal, remember?"
Serena flinched again as she recalled the cat's instructions.
"Oh, yeah," Serena smiled uneasily, "Sorry, guys. I got sidetracked," she looked behind them, "Where's Molly? Isn't she with you?"
"She went on ahead," Raye pointed her head in the direction of the cathedral.
"I think she's really eager to get started," Amy whispered, beaming.
Serena beamed back, "That's nice to hear."
"What?!" Lita screeched, making them jump, "There's no way I lost! This game is fixed!"
"New friend of yours?" asked Raye.
Serena grinned uneasily, "Uh, Yeah," she shifted closer and patted Lita on the shoulder, "Hey, Lita?"
Lita looked up at her as though she had just come out of a daze, "Yeah?"
"I like to introduce you to my two other friends."
Lita stood and the other girls blinked as they had to look up to see her face. Obviously Lita's unusual size had taken them by surprise.
"This is Lita Gagliardi," Serena introduced, "She just transferred to my school today."
"Nice to meet you," Lita smiled.
"Nice to meet you," Amy and Raye echoed. Like Serena, they were wondering how a girl like Lita could be in eighth grade.
"The smart girl here is Amy Miles," Serena pointed, "While the mean one here is Raye Heinberg."
"Who are you calling a mean girl?" Raye said through a tight smile.
"Raye," answered Serena.
Raye leaned closer, holding out her ear, "I didn't hear you. Who did you say?"
"Raye!" Serena repeated.
Raye planted a finger on Serena's chest, "What year, month, day, hour, minute, or second was I ever mean to you?!"
Serena pushed back with her own finger, "Just right now! And that's why you're mean."
"Looks like you two get along rather well," said an amused Lita.
"No way!" Serena immediately denied.
"She always picks a fight with me even when I'm being nice to her!" Raye protested.
"Who picks fights?" Serena crossed her arms.
"You do!" Raye spat.
Lita chuckled, "They say the more you fight, the better friends you are."
The statement took both Serena and Raye by surprise while Amy laughed.
"She has a point there," Amy admitted before she cleared her voice, "If you two are quite finished with your bickering, we have more important things to do. Our friend is waiting for us, and we all know she doesn't like to wait."
The reminder made Serena and Raye immediately forget about their argument. Serena quickly snatched up her school case and held out a hand to Lita.
"I have to go," she smiled, "But hey, since we'll see each other at school tomorrow let's come here again. Okay?"
"Sure," Lita shook her hand, "I'm glad I got to meet you, Serena."
"Same here," Serena followed her friends out, "I'll see you tomorrow!"
They found Molly sitting inside Dave's study, listening to Luna as the cat waited for them. Already dressed in her PE clothes, Molly seemed impatient to get started and looked rather relieved when Serena and the others walked in.
"Hey, Serena," she smiled.
"Hey, Molly," Serena grinned as she looked at Luna, "Is Luna boring you with her stories?"
"Boring?" Molly looked at her, incredulous, "Are you kidding me?! They're not boring. They fascinating! Luna's stories are incredible when it comes to the history of the Sailor Scouts and the age they lived in. And the possibility that I could be the very first volunteer in this time makes me even more excited."
Serena looked at Luna, "Volunteer?"
"You and the others didn't actually volunteer to become Sailor Scouts, remember?" she said, "I rather forced you into it."
"Oh, yeah, you did," Serena smiled at Molly, "but that's great Molly if you are the very first volunteer."
"I can't wait to get started," Molly clapped her hands excitedly, "Dave and the others have been setting the obstacles all this morning. I won't let you guys down. I'll be sure to make you proud."
"I'm sure you will," said Luna, "Just remember not to let it go to your head."
"Don't worry, I won't," Molly assured.
There was a knock and they turned to see Dave standing in the doorway.
"We're all set, Molly," he announced, "Are you ready?"
"Yes, Father," Molly nodded, "I'm ready."
"Good luck," smiled Amy.
"Have fun," Raye slapped Molly on the shoulder.
"Don't let the drill instructors push you around too much," Serena joked.
Molly smiled and waved at them before she followed Dave out the door. Raye, sensing that Luna's next words would be important, gently shut the door.
"I hope she makes it," she said as she and the others took their seats.
"I'm sure she will," said Amy.
"Molly isn't the type that gives up," said Serena, "I think she'll do just fine," she shifted into a more comfortable position before she glanced at Luna, "Sorry we're late, Luna. I ran into that girl that helped me out earlier at school. I thought I'd show here around in appreciation and forgot about coming here right away."
"That girl is going to your school?" Luna raised an eyebrow.
"Yup," Serena nodded, not seeing the need to go into details, "She just transferred."
"I see," Luna paused before continuing, "Well, not that we're all here it's time that I told about Sybilla's Crystal. Please pay special attention to every word I tell you because I'm certain we're going to fighting very different battles in the upcoming days."
Sybilla Filippos was a Sailor Scout of Lunaria and one of the most famous of her time. She was not a great beauty with her bronze hair, freckled face and iris colored eyes, but she came from a highly respected army family and had great expectations when she joined the SSU.
Like you, she joined the SSU at a young age near the end of the second century of the Silver Millennium and quickly showed her ability of a natural leader. She specialized in training with the spear after graduating from boot camp, adopting the style of spear fighting similar to the ancient Greek Hoplite.
After she obtained the rank of Cosmic Scout, Sybilla was sent on a joint mission to investigate the sudden activity of an alien species the Alliance had encountered only a hand full of times who were attacking undefended colonies on various planets. She and a few other companions traveled around the galaxy and were shocked when they found that the aliens were being controlled by a human pyromaster, a magic user who specializes in fire. Then Sybilla received the shock of her life when she discovered that the magic user leading this violent alien race was a old childhood friend of hers named Thaddeus Soter. They had been close friends for much of their youths before going away on their separate paths. Now they were enemies, and you could only imagine how difficult it was for Sybilla, now forced with the decision of taking the life of her most cherished friend.
After traveling across the galaxy and participating in several battles against the alien race, Sybilla and her team eventually cornered Thaddeus. And in the final battle Sybilla took the life of her friend, finally bringing an end to terror that would only become worse if it had not been stopped. Sybilla was indeed heartbroken by the difficult decision she had to make, hoping that her friend could redeem herself. Yet she continued on and was hailed as a hero upon her return to Lunaria.
A few years later, when she obtained the rank of Crises Sailor Scout, Sybilla was ready to take on an apprentice. And what could be more honorable than that of taking the Queen's daughter as her student? That student would be Princess Marina, 8th Sailor Moon of the Original Nine. As it turned out Sybilla was the perfect teacher for Marina. Within a short period of time Marina showed promise of becoming a real leader of the Original Nine. However, before she could obtain the rank of Cosmic Scout, an unexpected and frightening event happened.
In another part of the galaxy, a Cardainian starship was experimenting a new warp drive system. When it launched into hyperspace, the ship suddenly disappeared and did not arrive at its designated location. The scientists and engineers were completely baffled and could not explain what had happen. The experiment was listed as a disaster and the ship listed as missing, possibly destroyed. Time passed before a portal suddenly appeared in the Cardainia System and from it the same ship emerged. However, it also brought a fleet of strange ships with it. An invasion fleet, caring the beastly armies of a beastly God. Cardainia soon came under attack, and while they were able the fend off the invaders, more portals appeared across the galaxy and ships came and began spreading to other parts of the galaxy. The immediate retaliation of the Alliance of the Star Kingdoms would ignite another galactic war.
Up until this time, only two galactic wars had been fought in the history of the Silver Millennium. The first had occurred in the middle of the first century when the Alliance fought against an ruthless empire lead by a family who were determined to rule the galaxy and destroy everything the Alliance had been building in the last fifty years. The second was fought against another ruthless empire who's technology and weapons were far superior than that of the Alliance. And they would have won had not been for the Sailor Scouts intervention and the sheer will of the Alliance. Our efforts would eventually make the enemy realize they could not completely destroy us and a peace treaty was created. However, this war, the war I speak of now, was not a war between empires, civilizations, resources, or ideals. This was a war between deities. A war against gods and goddesses.
The Guardians War, as it would become called, and while it was a much shorter war than the previous two, it was unlike any war anyone had even seen. When the Cardainians pushed their enemy back into space, the beastly god that lead their beastly opponents appeared. I am not exaggerating, for there were too many witnessed who would testified the event when history books about this war were written in the aftermath. The Cardainians thought their doom had come, then their savior, in the form of their Guardian, appeared.
Cardainia was named after it's Guardian, who was a giant red bird that somewhat resembles the Cardinal bird on Earth. In the ancient times of Cardainia, the great red birds were used for transportation and were the rides of chivalrous knights. The humans and the great birds of that world were once enemies until the kind act of one child would create a bond between human and animal so powerful none could ever see it breaking. Unfortunately, the essence of time and the causalities of war would eventually wipe out the great bird. Cardainia, the very last of the great bird, made his sacrifice to save humanity. In reward for his compassion, Avon made him Guardian of that world, giving it its name.
Now he appeared in his godlike form over his world as they people pushed back their invaders. The people of Cardainia watched in stunned silence as they Guardian did battle with the beastly god in the vastness of outer space. Realizing that the Guardian was too agile and too powerful, the beastly god retreated along with his invasion force. Yet, even as Cardainia celebrated its victory, the conflict was far from over.
Other planets within the Alliance soon came under attack as other armies lead by other godlike creatures appeared from other portals. And as the armies of the Alliance sullied out to do battle with the enemy, so did the Guardians. The galaxy was soon enveloped into another galactic war, the third in the time of the Silver Millennium.
Sybilla, her apprentice, and their companions would be caught in the middle of this conflict. Lunaria's Guardian, Zeus, the very same god you know from Greek Mythology, appeared before our people and informed us that his old enemy, the evil beast god Baocoon, had arrived. Remember the story I had told you the story about the Lunarians leaving their original home planet behind and traveled to this galaxy in search for a new one? Baocoon, the leader of the Gods of War, was that reason.
Zeus, in the time before he became a Guardian, was the last King of the Lunarian's original home world, Homeros. Once crowned king, he was given godly powers. Well into his rule, Baocoon and the Gods of War invaded. Zeus and his armies fought back bravely but could not push the combined armies of the Gods of War. Realizing that the destruction of Homeros was unavoidable, Zeus ordered his people to abandon the planet. The starships they had then were primitive, but they were the only hope for safety. Zeus and the remnants of his army fought against the Gods of War one last time so to give the people time to escape. Only when the last ship was ready to launch did they break formation and joined the last of the remaining civilians, but Zeus was fatally wounded. Only concerned with the safety of his people, Zeus used his powers to open a portal and the Lunarians were transported to another galaxy, leaving the Gods of War and Homerus behind. Baocoon, while he shared the same powers as Zeus, could not follow for he knew not where Zeus had taken his people and he did not have there were no ships left for him to use, leaving the Gods of War trapped there on Homeros.
As the Lunarians traveled around this galaxy, the dying Zeus told his wife, Apollonia, and his children, Selene and Medea, to create a new future for their people once they had found a new home. He survived long enough for them to find. In his last moments of life, he viewed the beautiful world they had found. Before his last breath could be taken, Avon, the Lord and Creator of the universe, appeared and offered Zeus the title of Guardian of this planet. Zeus, discovering that he could still watch over his people in the afterlife, agreed and ascended into heaven with Avon. The rest of the story you know.
In the war the Alliance was now in, Zeus revealed to us that the only way Baocoon could have reached our galaxy was by obtaining information of its existence. The Cardainians confirmed this since the experimental warp drive ship they had lost some time ago had a complete star chart of the known galaxy should the ship have arrived in some other place. As the Alliance continued to hold back the invading forces, Baocoon eventually reached Lunaria. An epic battled ensued as Zeus and Baocoon faced each other again while their respective armies fought.
Zeus drove away his opponent again and the Alliance pursued the Gods of War to where the portals were being summoned. Zeus revealed to us that since the Gods of War were immortal and could not be destroyed, the only way they could be stopped was sealing inside a diamond crystal individually. Diamonds at that time were rare and Sybilla was one of the very few who carried one in her weapon. Recognizing the dire need of the situation, she split her colorless diamond into seven different colored shards.
Zeus also informed us that it would be best if we had sealed them on the planet they had come from. And so, after three hundred years, the Lunarians returned to their original home planet of Homeros. With the combined forces of the Lunarians, Natington, Cuboneon, and Cardainia, the Allies was able to seal away the Gods of Wars one by one until only Baocoon was left. Furious beyond reason, Baocoon used his powers to cause extreme tectonic activity on Homeros in an effort to destroy both the planet and the Allies.
Sybilla, holding the last shard, realized that one had to stay behind in order to seal away Baocoon and made the decision to stay behind so that her companions could escape. She granted Cosmic rank to a tearful Princess Marina, said farewell to her friends, and made her way to face Baocoon one last time.
The Allies escaped with the starships back into the our galaxy with the aid of the Guardians who were able to keep to portals opened. Sybilla must have succeeded, for when the Moonlight Legend, the legendary flagship of the Lunarian Navy and transport of Princess Marina arrived back at Lunaria, planetoids of Homeros came with them. They all burned up in Lunaria's atmosphere, but then all saw a strange sight as seven different colored meteorites streaked through the atmosphere.
The Guardians War had ended but at a great cost. Sybilla Fillipos was remembered as one of the greatest Sailor Scouts of the Silver Millennium. None would ever forgot the compassion she had toward other, especially her apprentice, and the final sacrifice she gave.
Some believed that the seven crystals holding the Gods of War had been blown away from Homeros, had come through the portal, and had landed here in Lunaria. This was never proven for many searched for the legendary crystals on Lunaria and never found them, yet the possibility remains. And out of this came a legend. The legend speaks that once the crystals are found and the Gods of War are free, the shards will form together as Sybilla's Crystal once again.
Luna finished her story and opened her eyes. Once again, the Sailor Scouts were fascinated by she had just told them.
"Amazing," Amy whispered.
"Yeah," Serena agreed.
"So that's why the Dark Kingdom suddenly started searching for Sybilla's Crystal," said Raye, "To revive the Gods of War."
"Precisely," nodded Luna, "Although it's likely they've been searching for it all along and are only stealing energy to bide their time."
"But why?" asked Serena, "That's what I don't get."
"Remember when I told you about Queen Beryl trying to revive Metallia? The human energy they've been trying to over the last few steal is efficient enough to fully revive her, but only if they have a significant amount. Our efforts have prevented from doing so with the exception of Molly. They may have been able to awake her, but not fully revive her. Once they find and obtain Sybilla's Crystal, not only with will have the Gods of War under their command, but they will be able to use the crystal to revive Metallia."
"Crystals have the power to do that," Amy looked baffled.
"Certain ones do," said Luna, "I mentioned that diamonds are rare across the galaxy. Yes, you see them often in jewelry but they're nothing compared to a real diamond. The reason why the certain diamond I speak of is rare is because they are the most powerful magical crystals in the galaxy. Sybilla's crystal, a colorless diamond, is the most powerful of them all."
"So in other words, we have to find Sybilla's Crystal before they do," stated Serena.
"Not Sybilla's Crystal," Luna reminded, "but the shards of her crystal that hold the Gods of War."
"So how do we find them?" asked Amy, "Could it really be true that they're here on Earth?"
"Since the Dark Kingdom is convinced that they are, we'll have to assume so," Luna paused for a moment, "And there's only possibility that I could think of that explains why no one was able to find them during my time."
Before anyone could ask, Luna went on with, "I'm now going to teach you a new technique. Prism Sailor Scouts are not normally taught this technique for it requires a great deal of energy and is dangerous to the human body. But if my theory is correct, than you will need to know this technique in order to save a human life…"
In the Dark Kingdom, Zoisite and Kunzite had been listening to Queen Beryl tell the same story Luna had been telling the Sailor Scouts only moments ago.
"So how to we find these Gods of War?" Zoisite asked impatiently once Queen Beryl was finished.
"Our great ruler has told me that humans are holding the shards of Sybilla's Crystal as host," said Queen Beryl.
"I see," Kunzite paused, "That explains why no one has ever found the shards after the Guardians War. Any magical abilities that would consider strange and unnatural in this world today would be considered normal back then."
"Humans acting as hosts?" Zoisite sounded skeptical.
"It's happen before," Kunzite shrugged, "yet it's very rare."
"I see," Zoisite looked at Queen Beryl, "So, if we find the shards and bring them all together we'll obtain Sybilla's Crystal?"
"Correct," said Kunzite, "However, the Gods of War would have most likely lost their godly powers after they were sealed by Sybilla. Therefore, they won't be as powerful once they've been freed of their prison. They'll likely take control of their human hosts until they fully regain they powers."
"But we'll be able to bring them under our control," Queen smiled in anticipation, "Not only will we be able to fully revive our great ruler, but we'll be able to use the Gods of War as weapons in taking over the galaxy."
She lifted a hand over her black crystal ball. It began to glow and from it came the black crystal Zoisite had taken from Nephrite. It spun directly at Zoiste, who caught it by reflex. He looked at the crystal and then at Queen Beryl, both confused and surprised.
"I have modified it so it be able to detect the shards of Sybilla's Crystals," Queen Beryl explained, "Our great ruler has informed that all the shards are here in Washington D.C. so you should have little to not trouble in finding them, but be aware that the Sailor Scout will be looking for them too. I'm assigning the task of finding the shards and obtaining the Gods of War to you, Zoisite. Do not fail me.
Zoisite stared at her before he smiled, "Thank you, my Queen. I promise I will not fail."
He flung out his arm and the crystal sailed to where it floated over the floor. Light began to glow from it and a beam in the shape of a cone appeared, showing the image of a young man.
"One of the shards is in this man's body," Zoisite grinned in anticipation.