(7) Getting there is half the battle.

The early morning came swiftly, and once again everyone was seated in the war room.

Zoicite looked at each one of them as they walked in. "I trust everyone slept well."

"If they are like us, I doubt it." Jadeite spoke up trying to soften Zoi's sarcasm.

Kunzite came in and the briefing began. They were shown images of the snowy landscape and photos of the canyon. These images would help them for when they teleported to the Arctic. Now would be the crucial time to put all their training and practicing into action. The briefing was short; and their supplies were handed out. Heavy coats, personal warmers, food, flashlights, and other assorted gear were laid out before them.

Kunzite finished. "Be cautious, and protect each other. Recall the lessons you were taught at the academy. I can not lie and say that everything will be alright because there is a good chance many of you won't return. Work as a team and your odds of survival increase."

"Teamwork right we got it." Artemis blurted out the nervousness evident in her voice.

Stephanie cracked her knuckles. "Blah, blah, blah, work together yeah yeah."

"I'm ready to go blow this guy up." Bane said.

Alexander nodded. "Out of the flames and into the fire; I think we should get started."

"Yes as you all said, time is not on our side." Miyakai said.

Kunzite nodded. "Henshin and assemble to teleport."

"RIGHT!" Everyone said and stood up.

Elaine called out holding her transformation stick in the air. "Solar gold power, make up!"

"Lunar silver power, make up!" Selene shouted holding her transformation stick in the air.

Nakita crouched down and shouted. "Diadem make up!"

"Elemental evolution!" Artemis called out.

Ai took a deep breath and said. "Power of Love!"

"Autumn power!" Nyvia called out and touched her locket.

Gabriel, Stephanie, Eilees, Alexander, Miyakai, and Bane did not say anything to initiate their transformations. It was as if their ability was a simple will of their minds; they began to henshin along with the others. Lights of all different colors filled the war room as energy was released. The process from start to finish only took seconds, but it was a spectacular sight to see. When the lights died down, everyone stood in their fukus for almost everyone the henshin was a huge wardrobe change.

Elaine Sorano as Sailor Solar wore a yellow and golden fuku, Selene Naomi as Sailor Lunar was attired in a dark blue and purple fuku, Nakita as Sailor Diadem wore a yellow and orange fuku, and Artemis Luna as Sailor Elemental wore a pink and white fuku. Ai Lee as Sailor Love was donned in her fuku which was pink and candy apple red, Nyvia Glass as Sailor Autumn was attired in a red, light brown, orange, and gold fuku. Gabriel as the Vulcan Knight wore black and red armor; Stephanie Ark as Sailor Kanto wore a yellow and white fuku, Eilees Yamaha as Sailor Charon was donned in a white and pastel rainbow colored fuku, Alex Lee as the Valentino Paladin wore a red and black dress uniform, and Miyakai Darkmoon as Sailor Eternity wore a white, silver, black, and purple fuku. Only Bane's attire did not change much at all.

Everyone grabbed the gear bundles, got into a circle, and held hands.

Jadeite nodded. "Good luck everyone."

"Be safe and be careful." Zoicite said.

Nephrite waved. "Trust your hearts, and each other."

"We'll be watching you for as far as we can." Kunzite ended.

Everyone nodded and closed their eyes; they concentrated on the images they saw. One by one they each started to glow, as their energy grew.

"SAILOR TELEPORT!" They all shouted at once.

The glow amplified by the words then focused and the circle of fighters vanished from the war room.

"May the gods and goddesses smile down on them all." Kunzite said in a quiet voice.

Nephrite nodded. "May the constellations guide them and keep them safe."

"They'll be fine; they were trained by the best." Zoicite reassured.

Jadeite nodded. "I hope your right."