Author's Note: Good evening there everyone. I admit that I have been lacking on updating, but I have good reasons on why I am not updating quicker. I quite recently moved to Florida. I also have new employment, so that also prevents me from getting online from time to time. I thank you for choosing my story here on this website. Here is the next chapter. Enjoy!

Chapter Three

The aching pain seemed to intense with each passing second, as the red head began to awaken from his sleep. A groan utter out from his wind blown, chapped lips, as he opened his sapphire orbs. Disoriented was all he could comprehend. He closed his eyes, as he began to raise his right arm towards his head. He gasped in shock, when he realized his hands were tied behind his back. Nephrite released another groan, as he re-opened his eyes.

"So, you're finally awake," an unfamiliar voice was heard. Nephrite raised his unfocused eyes towards the figure. His vision began to come into focus, as a man with long white hair stood before him. Nephrite looked up the man confused.

"Who are you?" Was all he could mutter out.

"Kunzite," the white haired man replied, as a small, evil smile spread across his lips. "You are in the Negaverse." Nephrite has heard about the Negaverse from Makoto and his eyes widen in horror.

"No," he choked out. "You...you are going to use me and lure...and lure...No! Leave Makoto out of this!"

"I am terribly sorry, but I cannot do that." Kunzite smiled more at Nephrite's distress. "Queen Beryl has special plans for your little girlfriend. Don't worry, we won't hurt you or her." Nephrite looked at him even more confused than before.

"If you don't plan on hurting us, then what do you plan on doing?" Nephrite watched, as Kunzite approached him and placed his hands on Nephrite's shoulders. His eyes glowing a blue like color.

"Possess you," he whispered, as he began to use his possession powers on Nephrite. After a minute or so, Nephrite collapsed in Kunzite's arms. He smirked a bit. "Finally. Our master has all of her generals. Princess Jupiter is in for a surprise."

Makoto moaned out of irritation during gym. Something was wrong and she knew it. The volleyball was headed her way, but due to her lack of concentration it smacked her on the forehead.

"Ow!" She placed her hand on her forehead. The students and teacher looked at her with surprise. She was usually very good, but they all could do tell something was bothering.

"Are you alright, Kino-san?" The teacher asked, as she walked over to her.

"Oh yes, fine," she replied. "Just feeling out of sorts. I'll be okay." The teacher nodded, as she blew his whistle. The game resumed. Makoto played, but Usagi and Ami noticed that Makoto's heart wasn't in it. She seemed to be going through the motions. Makoto's mind was occupied by something. Even when the bell rang, Makoto stood there with unfocused eyes.

Usagi and Ami both approached her. Usagi placed on comforting hand on her shoulder. "Makoto."

Makoto turned to her and blinked a few times. "Oh Usagi.." She noticed that the rest of the students were making there way to the locker room. She quickly turned away from the girls and hurried to the locker room to change. Usagi and Ami looked at one another. Then they turned and watched Makoto walk away.

"Something is definitely bothering her, but since we aren't friends, she won't tell us," Usagi whispered, as she walked towards the locker room with Ami.

"She'll tell us if she wants, right?" Ami asked.

"Perhaps," Usagi replied, as she entered the locker room. The two ceased their conversation and nodded to one another. Makoto began to changed out of her gym attire and into her school uniform. Once she finished, she grabbed her schoolbag and left the school, considering school was now over.

Makoto walked back towards her apartment in a bit of a daze. She was wondering what was bothering her. Talking to Nephrite always made her feel better. He saved her from her dark world, when her senpai broke up with her. Her literally broke her and ever since then, she had Nephrite and Shinozaki. Then when she lost Shinozaki, it rattled her even more. She became cold to strangers and didn't bother to make friends with those she deemed unworthy.

Makoto brushed her loose strands from her face. She withdrew a napkin, and she wiped some of the sweat from her upper lip. She then put it back in her pocket. Makoto felt someone watching her from behind. She turned quickly and didn't see anyone. A cold chill ran up her spine, as she turned back around.

'What is wrong with me? I am seriously losing it or something.'

Makoto made it to her apartment a few minutes later, as she unlocked it. She walked in removing her shoes and placing her schoolbag down. "Nephrite?" She called out to him. He didn't come. Makoto raised a brow, as she looked around the empty apartment. She noticed a single sheet of paper on the counter. She retrieved it and read it silently.

'Makoto,

I apologize if I am not there when you get home from school. I had a few errands to run, so please do not worry yourself. I promise to be back soon. I have a surprise for you. If you do wish to meet up with me, I'll be at Hitsonami Park around 4pm. I love you.

Nephrite.'

Makoto glanced over at the clock. It read '3:21pm.' She placed the letter down, feeling a bit better. She realized she was acting silly at school all day, worrying about nothing. She hurried into her bedroom and quickly removed her school uniform. She replaced the skirt with a pair of jeans and her uniformed shirt for a gray shirt. Makoto then went into her restroom, as she combed her chestnut strands. She placed her hair up in a ponytail with her hair tie. She then grabbed her transformation stick and stuck it in her pocket.

Makoto returned to the front door and grabbed her school bag. She opened it to get her wallet. She then placed it down, as she put her wallet in her back pocket. She grabbed her keys and went to the door. She opened it and exited her apartment, closing it behind. A smile played along her lips, as she left to meet up with Nephrite.

Kunzite gave a soft chuckle, as he watched Makoto from the shadows. She fell for his trick and was on her way to see 'Nephrite.' He could not believe she fell for such a trick. He shook his head, knowing that she loved Nephrite, just as she did in the past. He remembered watching the battle between Princess Jupiter and Nephrite.

Princess Jupiter gave a small gasp, as someone knocked her transformation stick from her hand. She turned and saw Nephrite standing there with a sword in one hand and his other hand was up. She realized he used dark lightning to make her drop it. The tears in her eyes showed pain, confusion, and disbelief.

"Nephrite?" She whispered his name, as he walked towards her. She took a few steps back, until she backed up into a wall. Her emerald widened in horror, when he raised the blade of his sword to her exposed neck.

"Precious Jupiter, he whispered in a soft voice. "You are quite a disappointment to me. I expected you to be somewhat of a challenge. After all, you single handedly defeat the others in practice sessions."

"You know I only got lucky in senshi practice," Jupiter whispered. "I am only as strong as I train."

"No my dear," Nephrite corrected her. "You know perfectly how strong you are. You have the power to defeat the inner senshi and your powers matched those of the outers. I mean, you are their princess. It is only fitting for you to be as strong as her protectors. What I do not understand is why you insisted on helping Princess Serenity when she lost her fourth protector. Not that she was much of a challenger." Jupiter's eyes widen in horror.

"No, you..killed Terra, didn't you?" Jupiter could not believe the man she loved would kill Prince Endymion's younger sister.

"Of course I did," he whispered. "I did for you. So you mean be able to have her spot on Serenity's throne. Only fourth girls are chosen. It angered me that she chose Princess of Earth over you, my dear. You are much stronger than her. But that's old news. Now comes the topic at hand. Fight me or die?"

"What?" She replied in horror. "You want to raise my hand against you? I would never. I don't care what happens to me. I will never hurt you or fight you."

"What a shame," Nephrite whispered, as he lower the sword and shoved it into her chest. Princess Jupiter gasped, as she stared into his sapphire hues.

"I love you." She uttered her finally words, as she fell into his arms. The pain for killing his true tore him up. He knew if he did not do then Queen Beryl would torture her and kill her slowly. He slowly pulled the sword out of her chest. Her warm blood spread onto his hands. His stomach turned, as he held her close. He rubbed her soft, warm cheek. He felt her body grow cold.

"I love you too, Princess," he whispered, as tears fell from his closed hues. " I will always love and I hope you forgive me. I will be joining you soon." He knew the only way to get away from Queen Beryl and being with his love again was to kill himself. He raised the sword to his chest and shoved it in a gard as he could. The last thing he could remember was hearing Kunzite say his name.

Kunzite stared down at the dead bodies of Princess Jupiter and Nephrite. "He killed himself for her...what a fool."

Kunzite shook his head from the memory. He couldn't wait for her to show up. He wanted to see the pain in her eyes. The horror when she realized he once again belonged to Queen Beryl. The confusion when he gave an ultimatum. Join them or die. He disappeared, returning back to the negaverse.

Author's Note: Well now, here is the next part. I do apologize for the delay. I had so many things on my mind and I wanted to get them done first. Much appreciation for reading this chapter. Let me what you think in a review. I have also decided. I will have the outers appeared. I was thinking not, but I added the fact that she was the princess for the outers. Besides, I love Haruka, Michiru, Setsuna, and Hotaru. I have to include them. Until next time.

Makoto A. Yakushi
12/07/2010
10:20pm