Part III
by tasass
Last time on Sailor Moon Zodiac Scouts:
SM: *Awed at what had happened* WOW.... You handled that thing well.
Solar: *Agreeing* Yes, Sailor Solar Ninja. You handled the Solar Wand like a pro.
Topaze: *untransforming* Well, it is getting late, and we do have school tomorrow.
All untransformed and made plans to meet the next day and then they all went home.
Back at the mansion everyone fell asleep. All that is except for Topaze, Solar, and Apollo.
Solar: You did well today Topaze. The Queen and the Princess would both be very proud of you.
Apollo: She sure did toast those Spirits. Still... I think that she should have been there to help the others faster.
Solar: Apollo stop that.
Topaze was only half listening. She was looking at the wand that was given to her earlier. She could not figure out why the wand looked and felt familiar.
Topaze: Solar? Who's was this and what is it exactly? *she asked*
Solar looked up at Topaze and noticed that she was not listening to the argument. Topaze was fingering the Solar Wand reverently. I wonder, thought Solar, no it couldn't be her, it couldn't be that easy.
Solar: It belonged to Queen Nova and the Royal Family. You must guard, and use it until we find the Princess. In the center, it will hold the Imperium Golden Solar Crystal. The wand helps to amplify the power of the crystal, which in turn amplifies the power of the Royal Family twelve times normal. Queen Nova being the older of the two twin sisters of light, was born with more power and therefore given the stronger of the two crystals. Queen Nova's duty as well as that of her family's was to protect the Golden Solar Crystal, and the Cosmos. *now thinking it was strange that Topaze asked* Why do you ask? Do you remember something?
Topaze: I do not think so. The Queen must have used this often, for it seams very familiar. It is very beautiful. *now the words that Solar had just spoken sank in* You mean that this wand amplified the power inside of me, today? This could be a dangerous weapon if it fell into the wrong hands. *she looked at Solar and Apollo and saw the stricken look on their faces.* I promise I will protect it with my life. It is getting late now *yawn* I have to teach classes tomorrow. *With that said she went to sleep.*
***
She dreamed that she was a Princess and that Zane was her Prince. They were meeting in secret. He had come to warn her and her family of something evil. She longed for him to hold her but he had to see her mother. After he had left her, she stayed out on the terrace a little while longer.
She was to marry another on the very next eve, she cared for that man but only as a friend. She loved her dark haired Prince with her whole heart and soul, she would love him til the end of time. She walked back to the party, that was held for her and the groom. She knew that the Prince, from the Blue Moon, loved her. Deep inside her she knew that she did not love him.
She entered the Masked Ball from the Grand Staircase. Her dress was an off the shoulder style. The gown was Yellow and Blue Topaz, with a Emerald Green Sash, the top of the dress had a bit of material that went around her shoulders and met at her breast, it was also Blue Topaz in color. Her arms were covered in what looked to be Opera gloves. The gloves were the same Blue Topaz and at the top of her arms were decorated with Emerald Green Satin bows. Her hair was done in the usual style of the royal family, except she wore only her Tiara as adornment. She wore the Tiara only for formalities sake.
She was surprised when suddenly, all eyes in the ball room went straight to her. She had stopped on the Stairs, she took two deep breaths, picked up her skirts, so as not to trip, and continued down the stairs. At the bottom of the stairs the prince, from the Blue Moon, waited for her. When her feet reached the floor he swiftly bowed to her and held out his hand. She hopefully scanned the room, He was not there. Sadness registered in her eyes, the Prince of the Blue Moon saw this and it made him sad as well. If only she could love him as he loved her.
She reached out and placed her small hand in his larger one. He led her to the center of the room, the crowd parted and waited. The music started and the couple danced, (this music seamed familiar to her, but it was only a dream).
Next she was out on the Varanda. Looking at the Stars she was startled when a tall dark haired man in a mask came up behind her. The Stranger said...
Stranger: Their beauty is only matched by the beauty i see before me. *she blushed* Why are you so sad, beautiful lady?
Without knowing why she told the stranger what was in her heart.
Stranger: Do not be sad Dear Lady. Dance with me, here , now, please my beautiful Princess.
Timidly she placed her hand into that of the strangers, it seamed to fit perfectly. The music began, again, the same music as before.
Stranger: I hope you do not mind My Love, I had them play our song.
She knew in a moment that the stranger before her was her beloved Prince Zane. She blinked and then blushed. he stopped their dancing, she did not notice, he lowered his head and kissed her. She never wanted it to end.....
The next thing that happened in her dream, was that she was dressing for her wedding. She asked her ladies in waiting to leave her for a few minuets. Thinking nothing of it they left her, the guards had been increased since the Prince had warned them.
Topaze marveled at her Dream. Her ladies in waiting looked exactly like Samantha, Scilly, Celeste, Starr, Sabine, and seven other figures that she felt close to but they remained faceless.
She was all alone now, she went to stand in front of the full-length mirror. Suddenly a man jumped on the balcony behind her, startled she turned. He then turned to look at her. It was her Prince, Prince Zane.
Princess: *whispering* You came.
Prince: *dropping from the banister to the ground and holding his arms out for her, he said* I had to see you again my love.
She flew into his outstretched arms. He held her for a moment then bent his head and gave her a kiss. It was a deep and passionate kiss, neither wanted it to end. he reluctantly pulled away.
Prince: *still holding her, but away from him so he did not kiss her again, he said* I came my Princess because, my mother has planed to take her revenge today.
As he told her this, Queen Zarran began her attack. They heard a loud whistle and then felt the castle shake. They fell to the ground with the force of the blow, he cushioned her fall.
Princess: *looking worried* Zane, what are we gonna do?
Zane: *looking at her, with love in his eyes, he said* I am gonna protect you. We will get out of this. I promise. *he gave her a smile for reassurance, but he was still very worried*
General Zor, who was the princes guardian jumped to the balcony.
Zor: My prince, Your mother is looking for you, you must take the Princess and leave. Your mother is determined to kill Queen Nova and her Daughter. *he looks to the princess. Showing respect he gave her a bow* My Lady. *looks back to the prince* You must both hurry.
His warning was too late. Suddenly the Door burst open and her ladies in waiting backed into the room.
Again marveling at her dream, they were wearing the Sailor outfits and Ninja masks, that Topaze and the others had on earlier.
Only three of them remained. Sailor Star Ninja, Sailor Atomic Ninja, and Sailor Nuclear Ninja. They were confronting, General Zennon, General Zaffera, and Prince Zane's younger brother, Prince Zac. Sailor Nuclear Ninja had at one time loved Prince Zac with her whole heart.
Sailor Nuclear Ninja: *in a demanding tone* What has made you change like this and why?
With a twinkle in his eyes and an evil laugh, he lunged at her. Caught off guard, the blade of his midnight navy crystalline sword sliced through her midsection. He held her by her waist and held his sword at his side.
Prince Zac: I have tasted the power of the dark kingdom, and it feel great. Join me and the dark power will heal you. Using the last of her energy she sued the Nuclear Energy Whip. Cracking it in the air, it broke Prince Zac's crystalline blade in half, the energy continued and fried the Prince to dust.
Sailor Nuclear Ninja: *looking at her Princess* Princess, I am sorry, I have failed you. Remember that the light will always push back the dark. Light conquers the Dark.* she then breathed her last and died*
Sailor Star Ninja and Sailor Atomic Ninja also lost their battles. General Zennon lost her life and General Zaffera was battered, but victorious. She advanced on her Prince and General Zor. Zor stepped in front of the Prince and Princess. The princess was thinking, how can I fight these people they were all once my friends, a tear escaped her.
General Zaffera: *circling with Zor around the Prince and Princess* So you are both traitors to our Queen.
General Zor: *Lunging at Zaffera he shouted* I serve the royal family of the Zodiac Sun. Nova is my Queen!!! *the battle started* Zaffera, my love, can you not see, what you do is wrong?!?!
Prince Zane grabbed the Princess and jumped over the balcony with her. Once they were on the ground they hear Zor's Death cry as Zor and Zaffera killed each other. Tears flowed freely now for all her friends, even the old ones. Turning with the princess Zane faced his mother, Queen Zarran, he instinctively moved to protect the princess.
Queen Zarran: *angry* Out of my way son, unless you want me to believe that, you are betraying me.
She gave him a hurt look, it confused him, but it was enough that, the Queen lunged at him. The Princess was quicker, she could not stand to see her love die. She stepped in front of the blade of Black Crystal that was dripping wet with the blood of hundreds of faceless warriors.
Topaze: *screaming* NNNNOOOOOO!!!!!
***
She awoke in a sweat, not able to breath right away. Slowly her breath came back to her and she thought...
Topaze: *outloud* uhhh, oh man, what a dream. It was almost more like a memory. Why would I dream of Zane, and why would the others be on my dream. (little did she know the others were having dreams similar only they stopped before the battle) Who were the other faceless warriors, and what does it all mean?
She looked at her alarm and it read 3:30 AM. She threw the covers off of her, and then pushed them off the bed. There was a thump, Apollo, who had been sleeping at the foot of the bed again, was on the floor, again. Topaze walked to the French Doors, threw them open, then walked out into the night air. Apollo awakened by her fitful sleep, was not surprised when he ended up on the floor. He watched her walk out the doors with a haunted look on her face, he got a little worried.
Apollo: Topaze? Are you all right?
Topaze: *looking at him the haunted look never leaving her face, smiled and said* I'm all right. It was just a dream. Nothing important, I'm sure of it. *she turned to stare up at the Moon, which looked so bright. Taking a deep breath she continued.* It was like the dreams I used to have as a child. I can not remember them, but I remember the feelings. I would wake up screaming or drenched in sweat, and my heart would be racing. *looking at Apollo* It's nothing, forget it. *heading back to the doors she said* I have to start my day now anyway.
***
She returned to her room and dug out another workout suit. She was out the door quickly today, not stopping to listen to her friends. She ran to the park and back. stopping only to do a small Kata in the Park.
Zane woke with a start. He left and ran to the park, not knowing why, but felling he had to go. It was there at the Park that he saw her. She was doing a Kata, as he watched her he thought, She is so beautiful and has become such a warrior. She just doesn't realize it. he watched her every move and then followed her back to her mansion. It was now almost 5:00 AM, he decided he needed to get ready, they were all to meet soon. He ran back, now that she was home he knew she was safe.
***
She ran to her room, went to her bathroom and turned on the shower. Shedding her workout clothing she stepped into the shower. She stood under the pulsating stream of water. She'd had a feeling of dread all morning and it still had not left her. She got out of the shower, brushed her teeth and hair, and went to the closet. She picked out her clothing and packed her duffle with her gei. She wore Black Biker shorts and a cobalt blue, very short, mini skirt. She also wore a black T-shirt under a indigo blue denim shirt. Ready, she walked out the door and down to Starr's Room. She knew Starr was fixing her hair, but knocked anyway.
Starr: Come in.
Topaze entered the room and sat on the bed when Starr indicated so.
Starr: I am almost ready to go. I just have to finish with my hair. Then grab the bags, and we can then go have a bite to eat.
Topaze nodded and stayed silent. When Starr was finished she grabbed two bags, one a duffle the other a back pack, both were full of things they would need today. She was reaching for an attaché when Topaze stopped her.
Topaze: I'll carry that. *eyeing Starr's locket on her vanity* Do you have everything?
Starr: Ummmmm....Oh yeah! *she went to the vanity, grabbed the locket put it on her bow and left* Now I am ready. Lets go grab a bite to eat.
***
Topaze and Starr grabbed a bite to eat at a local shop, and then left for CrossRoads Junior High. They thought that they were the second to reach the school when in front of the school they saw D.J. He was standing with his back against a wall, a mob of young girls surrounding him. He saw them and a look of relief crossed his face. If they would not have been looking right at him they both would have missed that look. They walked up to him and Topaze took on her usual air of superiority.
Topaze: D.J. we need to leave now. Tell your little fan club, good bye. We have a place to be and a schedule to keep. *She walked away*
D.J. : *Raising an eyebrow and thinking that she was a little bossy today, but at least it gave him an excuse to leave, looked at the girls around him and said...* Excuse me ladies, we do have an appointment. Like the Sun that plays with the leaves of the trees, it has been a joy to talk to you all. *He turned and left them all gapping and swooning after him*
Group of Girls: OHH he's so cute. *they all sighed*
Topaze and Starr had already started to walk into the school. D.J. took long strides, passed them up, and held open the door for them. Topaze was shocked. Starr thanked him. They all entered the building. The guys in the hall stared at Topaze as she passed by, and the girls did the same to D.J. As they walked to the office they passed Lita.
Topaze: Hi there Lita. *flashing a bright smile* Sorry we have no time to talk but we are late already.
Lita nodded and they continued on none of them noticing the large group of guys and girls following them. They entered the office, Darien and Zane were there waiting.
Zane: *looking at D.J.* About time you showed up. I saw you and that little fan club you had. *chuckle* I bet you needed Topaze to help you get out of it, right? *he gave a large grin*
D.J. : Well, she was so forceful, I had no time to try on my own. *grinned and chuckled back*
A raised eyebrow was the only response either of them got. Turning to the office personnel Topaze told them that they were the new student teachers and then she asked to be shown to the gym. When they got to the gym Topaze and Starr had D.J. go find a table and chairs. When he returned, he had Two male students in tow. They all carried in the table and chairs, and placed them where Starr directed them to. (Next to the door) Topaze told Zane and Darien that they were gonna help and explained to them what to do. She gave Darien a camera to give to D.J. and Starr would tell him what to do with it.
Topaze: I think, if you have no further questions, that I should go change now. I will be back in a few minutes. *She turned and left*
The guys looked at each other and both of them began to chuckle.
Zane: She sure looks like she has things under control.
Darien: She seams to like taking command. *he paused and said out loud what he was thinking.* They are so different....
Zane: *now interested* Who?
Darien: *realizing that he had said that out loud* umm... I think that we should get this to D.J. *he turned and took the camera to the table.*
The students came in and all had their paperwork filled out. They went through the line and did as they were told, forming lines they waited for the new teacher.
Girl1: *whispering* I heard she is old and mean.
Girl2: *whispering* No I heard she is bucktoothed and smelly.
Boy1: *whispering* I heard she is beautiful, and very nice.
Boy2: *whispering* I heard she is our age and some kind of genius.
Boy3: I do not care one way or the other. I just want to pass this class.
Topaze chose that moment to join the class. Dressed in her gei that was Emerald Green, which made her eyes flash brightly, it was trimmed in Yellow and she wore a Black Belt. (she liked things simple, she never wore any of her other belts just the plane black would do)
Topaze: Good morning class. My name is Topaze. These fine young people are Darien, D.J., Starr, and Zane. *she pointed to each in turn.* We will be your teachers for the next few weeks.
Boy3: *whispering in awe* Oh wow, It's her!
Girl1: *whispered* What? Who are you talking about?
Boy3: Our new teacher is the American Martial Arts Champion. She also looks like the lead singer for the Music group 'Zodiac'. Can't you see it?
They all looked more closely.
Topaze: Now down to business. *fades out as kids talk*
Kids: No way..
Boy3: I'm telling ya, it's her.
the kids watch as Topaze does a few moves and throws Darien on his back. Then Zane was next and she had him on his face in seconds. The kids were in awe the Guys were a lot taller than the new teacher, yet she beat them. The kids new that they were trying. The class continued and the class learned a few simple blocks.
***
Zor and Zennon were waiting for the students to build up their energy. They could feel the energy in the room rise. Most of the energy was coming from the teacher. The more the students tried the higher their energy got.
Zennon: *now impatient* Now, can I attack now, My prince?!?!?!?! *the wand had been glowing the whole time. Suddenly the wand floats in front of them.* LOOK!
Zac: Now Zennon!!! Send your Monster and take their Zodiac Crystals!!!! *he kissed her in the heat of the moment*
Zennon: *shocked but excited that he had kissed her* Right. DROID DEATH MATT!!!
DM: Yes, my general. What may I do for you? (he had been placed back under control once more)
Zennon: Drain the Energy of everyone in this room. Start with the teacher!
DM: Yes, right away, and with pleasure. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
***
Death Matt went to do his mistress' bidding. He appeared behind the teacher. The strings at his waist went out and he started to drain her energy. He had captured the students, Zane, and Starr in seconds and was draining their energy. Darien and D.J. were out of his reach. As Topaze passed out, she saw D.J. run out the door, and thought, at least, he was safe.
D.J.: *I cannot change here, he thought as he ran into the bathroom. He leaned against the door, taking a few deep breaths. Suddenly he felt pain rip through him. She was in trouble. Sailor Solar Ninja needed him. Suddenly, in a flash of blue lightning, he was transformed into the Blue Moon Ninja. He ran to where Lita had class. Waiting outside, only seconds before Lita noticed him. He nodded and Lita knew she was needed. She asked to be excused. Samantha and Sabine also asked to be excused. He moved on to Serena's class. Scilly saw him, he nodded and so did she. Scilly raised her hand and told Haruna Sensi that Serena, Celeste, and herself, were needed in the office. Haruna excused them. Lita had called Amy, Mina, and Rei. They were all there in seconds (Rei was on her way to the school for her class). It had only taken two minutes for them to all gather together. When all were together, he told them what was happening.* That monster that you had been fighting... has attacked a class in a gym. Transform you are needed now. *with that said, he vanished in a blue puff of smoke.*
Sabine was the first to say something.
Sabine: Starr and Topaze must be in trouble. He would not have disrupted us otherwise. *looking serious and grabbing her locket.* Let's do it. ATOMIC NINJA POWER!! *she transformed into Sailor Atomic Ninja*
Samantha: Right. *nods head and grabs locket.* NUCLEAR NINJA POWER!! *she transformed into Sailor Nuclear Ninja.*
Scilly, Celeste, Serena, and the others had also transformed. Then all ran to the gym and thrust open the doors. There they stood, two Zodiac Scouts on each side of the Sailor Scouts, with Sailor Moon in the middle.
Sailor Moon: Stop right there!!! These students work hard. How dare you steal their energy?!?!?!?! We will not let you take it from them. They need it to study. A pretty soldier in a sailor suit, I am Sailor Moon. On behalf of the moon, I will punish you. Prepare to be moon dust.
The scouts split up and tried to attack the monster. Death Matt wasted no time onwards. He attacked, fists went flying everywhere. The scouts were captured quickly and he drained their energy. They were not prepared for him to attack without making some sort of reply.
From out of nowhere, two roses cut through two of his strings, releasing two of his prisoners. The teacher (Topaze) was too weak to even move. Sailor Moon weakly got to her feet and almost passed out. Tuxedo Mask was next to her. His red rose at her feet. Tuxedo Mask picked Sailor Moon up, and jumped with her to one of the large window ledges. The teacher (Topaze) looked at the rose that was directly in front of her face. The string was still around her neck, and even though it was severed from Death Matt, it still drained her energy, though not as fast nor as much. The rose was white with blue tips. *It's him... He did come.* Topaze thought weakly. Suddenly she was being lifted into his arms. He quickly removed what remained of the string and then he jumped with her to the window ledge across from Tuxedo Mask and Sailor Moon.
Zennon appeared above the class with the crystalline wand in her hand. Topaze saw this and looked to Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask, she saw the recognition cross their faces. Zennon used the wand, holding it with both hands straight up over her head.
Zennon: *opening eyes, now bright with excitement* It is time for the Crystals of Power to be free and unite.
12 beams of light shot out of the wand and into 12 of the students. Soon 12 crystals came flying from vairous parts of the hosts' bodies and in their places were left monsters instead of students. Zac appeared and saw the box in which Zennon had placed the 12 Zodiac Power Crystals. He touched the box, then looking at her, he smiled. He reached for her and kissed her. Zaffera saw this and called on Medusa.
Zaffera: Medusa! Now!
Medusa: Yessss. *She appeared in front of Zennon and Zennon is turned to stone with one look.* Thisss spell isssss on you. Never shall you sssleep but alwaysssss watch the one you love leave you. In ssstone you shall remain til the day true loves kissss breathes life into this stone. *With the flicking of her serpent like tongue, she told Zennon what was to be her fate.*
Zaffera appeared in front of Zennon and said...
Zaffera: I hope you enjoy your stay. *with an evil grin, she laughed.* Ha ha ha ha ha. Medusa take the stones and the prince back to my command.
Medusa: Yesssss General. *she grabbed the stones in the box and the dazed prince and teleported them back to Zaffera's chambers, leaving the portal open.*
The crystalline wand fell to the ground and shattered. Zennon was teleported to the Throne Room as a gift for the queen.
Topaze saw all that had happened and felt defeated. She thought... I'm too weak to do anything. Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask looked at each other, then a monster tried to attack them. Sailor Moon went to use her scepter but Tuxedo Mask stopped her.
Tuxedo Mask: Sailor Moon, that is a student. Sailor Solar Ninja will have to heal them with the solar wand.
Sailor Moon: How did you know... Oh, right. *they duck out of the way.*
Blue Moon Ninja: *Looking at Topaze, said...* You must help them, Sailor Solar Ninja. I believe in you.
She looked into his eyes and saw that he did believe. She nodded, grabbed her locket, held her right arm straight up and called...
Topaze: SOLAR NINJA POWER!!!
She transformed into Sailor Solar Ninja. The Blue Moon Ninja grabbed her shoulders and kissed her. She was shocked and surprised but she enjoyed it. It almost seemed to give her strength and energy. She broke the kiss, looked at him and said...
Sailor Solar Ninja: Thank you. Now it looks like I have work to do. *She smiled and the smile reached her eyes. Jumping to the ground, she called forth the solar wand.* SCORPION SOLAR WAND *with her eyes closed it appeared in her upstretched hand* SOLAR MULTIPLE HEALING... *she opened her eyes and they were glowing green.* EXECUTION!!!!! *the wand held high above her head drew vast amounts of power from Sailor Solar Ninja and 12 bright beams shot out of its center. All 12 beams hit the monsters that were once students and the began to glow green. In a matter of moments, they were returned to their human forms. Her eyes became dim and looked empty. The wand stopped glowing. She fell to her knees.*
Death Matt took advantage of this and sent razor sharp strings out toward her heart. The Blue Moon Ninja knew this would happen. He ran in, knelt beside her, faced her, as the strings came flying toward his back. She saw his eyes as the strings sliced through him. He fell into her.
Sailor Solar Ninja: NO!! DON'T LEAVE ME! I don't want you to die, not now.
He reached up to touch her face and then he wanted to tell her something.
Blue Moon Ninja: Sailor Solar Ninja, Topaze, my love, I am sorry, I will no longer be able to help you. Before I go, I must tell you, I am the Prince of the Zodiac Blue Moon, Prince D.J. I am the fiancé to the Princess of the Zodiac Sun. I loved her with my heart and soul, but she did love another. Protect this planet Sailor Solar Ninja. Do not let the destruction that happened to our home happen here! Promise me. I will always be with you. *the last said, he died.*
Sailor Solar Ninja: NOOOOOOOO!!!
One tear slid down her face. When it fell, it had a golden glow to it. Bright lights came from the void that Medusa had left opened for Zaffera. A box came through the vortex, and then the box burst open to reveal the 12 Zodiac Power Crystals. They floated on their own power in mid air, they twinkled in the light from the windows then they flew with great speed and combined with Sailor Solar Ninja's tear.
Apollo: *who had hidden in Topaze's bag* LOOK, LOOK AT TOPAZE!
The solar wand appeared. The crystals formed into the Imperium Golden Solar Crystal. The solar crystal attached itself inside the center of the solar wand.
Solar: Do you think.... well.....Now the princess should appear.
Topaze was changing from Sailor Solar Ninja into the Zodiac Princess of the Sun. The Princess was finally found. Her dress was yellow with blue topaz and emerald green trimmings. On her forehead was the symbol of the zodiac sun glowing in bright emerald green.
Apollo: *with a smirk* See, I told ya Topaze was the princess.
Solar: Whatever. *memories flooding back to her.* I remember the past or most of it. What about you?
Both cats started to talk to each other about the past. Kneeling down, Princess Topaze held the Blue Moon Ninja's hand and said...
Princess Topaze: I promise you my friend, I will protect this planet. Your death will not have been in vain. *she grabbed the solar wand. She stood and turned towards Death Matt.*
Death Matt: Ooooooooooh, pretty light show princess, but your man is still dead and you can never bring him back. Ha ha ha ha.
Princess Topaze: *now angry and without bothering to reply, she acted holding the solar wand above her head, she called* SOLAR IMPERIUM COSMIC POWER!!! *the cosmic light obliterated Death Matt*
Using the crystal had drained her of her power. She felt very weak. She turned to her friends whom Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask had freed. She blinked twice and gave a soft smile. Her dress changed back to the warrior outfit of Sailor Solar Ninja, she then passed out. Zaffera appeared in front of her, picked her up, and teleported her to Queen Zarran's Throne Room.
Zaffera: My queen. I have brought you Princess Topaze. Queen Nova's daughter and keeper of the Imperium Golden Solar Crystal.
Queen Zarran: Zaffera, you have done well, however, do not ever take matters into your own hands again. Zennon was doing well. Do not let it happen again. Now take and put the princess *gives a snide smirk* in an energy draining bubble. We will torture her until she gives us the crystal. *Gives an evil laugh that echoes through the corridors.*
***TBC***