"Ms. Sukoshi, do you need any assistance?" A small woman's voice called from outside the looming wooden door. She was at the Starlight's Palace, getting ready for the ball- they had been so kind enough as to let her use a room in the palace to get ready. She could already hear the music coming from downstairs; a light upbeat tempo that she was sure was Seiya's idea. She secured the last earring before answering, "No, I'm ready," She called back out looking over her reflection I the tall full length mirror.

The door opened for the woman to enter a tiny bit, she heard a small intake of breath and turned toward the woman who looked at her with doe eyes, "M'lady, you are stunning!" she said graciously, bowing. Hana just smiled and thanked her, turning back toward the mirror. She was glad she had chosen her outfit. It was a silk flowing light lavender dress that hung closely to her breasts in a sweet heart shape- going loose to the floor where it puddled. Glints of glitter shone from everywhere making her seem like a star herself. She had fixed her hair loosely up on her head where it hung in waves with the help of tiny-gemmed clips. Her head was donned with her tiara shaped crown, and her mothers' brooch lie in the center of her chest. "Let's go to the party," She said moving to the door with the woman.

As she stood at the top of the stairs she looked around- most of the royalty she had met at the meeting, though there were some new faces. Of course guards where strewn about, still near their charge. Josseyl was among them, talking with two other guards he seemed to know. Seiya and Yaten were playing instruments along with the rest of the band- they always seemed to stick out though. She started to descend the stairs and she watched as the glint from her dress caught some of the people's eyes- especially the group of Queen's she had met with. They looked her over with critical eyes, before turning back with a sour look on their face- she didn't care. She reached the bottom when a hand was held out to her- it was Taiki.

"Well now, don't you look all grown up," He said with a smile taking her hand in his. He lead her around a bit and continued to talk, "I heard about the rumored verdict for the pact. We can speak with them if you like, Hana" he said looking down at her with sympathy in his eyes. She shook her head.

"No, it's not necessary. I plan to do my final speaking with them soon enough…" She said softly looking over at them. They were in their specific colored dresses, looming around their Queen- her husbands' hand lay protectively on her shoulder. Taiki was silent for a few moments, and then when he went to open his mouth, Seiya jumped in.

"Hana!" He sang, giving her a hug, "Look how much you've grown! Such a beautiful queen you are," He said giving her a wink- that made her blush. Yaten just stood by and rolled his eyes at him. "Come! You must be around other Queens like yourself!" He said tugging her over to the other group of Queens. She tried to protest but it was to no avail.

"Usagi-Chan, everyone. You all know Sukoshi Hana?" He said with a smile and a nod. They all looked at her with eyes like snakes- they didn't want her there. Much less standing right next to them. Rei took a protective step in front of Usagi, as did Haruka. Seiya stood back with a confused look on his face, "Huh?" He said, looking from Queen to Queen. Taiki came up behind them, pulling Seiya aside to explain what was going on.

Hana stood there fidgeting with her hands a bit. She felt Josseyl come up next to her, and she stopped. Her nervousness all but faded and she took a steady breath. Clearing her head and throat, she spoke, "Your Highness's, I do not mean you any harm. I do not mean you any hatred. I came because I am a Queen of my planet- just like you. I've heard that my thought of a pact is being turned down- yet I still do not mean you anything different then what I said. If your planet, for whatever reason needs assistance- I will be glad to help in anyway I can. I will no longer bother you with asking for your help, and I will leave you alone, have a nice time" She said bowing her head and moving away from the group. Their eyes had never faltered. They still did not trust her.

She walked out onto the large balcony off the side of the ball room- the cool air hit her arms and she raised her hands to cover them. Josseyl came up behind her, pulling his suit jacket over her shoulders. He looped his arms around her shoulders slightly, and she leaned into him. "That was very grown-up of you to do," he said with a teasing smile. She just smiled back and laid her head down.

"Josseyl! There you are little brother!" Hana felt stiffening in his body as they turned to see a slightly older man than him, come up to them with a big smile on his face. Josseyl took a step forward, almost in a protective manner to her. "Ah, so this is the queen of Lillith!" He said bowing deeply, "My, you are beautiful, M'lady," He said. The smile he gave her did not sit well in her stomach. Something about him made her weary. "I'm Josseyl's brother Tridun, it's a pleasure to finally meet you," Hana just looked a him- forcing a smile and a nod. "Well I guess I shall leave you two alone then…" He fidgeted slightly, and gave Josseyl a small nod before turning and walking back inside.

What a weird encounter. She thought. Josseyl still stood looking where his brother had retreated, his body still stiff. Hana reached out and touched his arm, "Josseyl?" She called softly, his body jumped a bit, before he turned back to her. "Are you alright?" She asked, concerned.

He nodded softly, pulling her closer to him. "Hana… you know I will protect you with my life don't you?" He asked, his head in her hair. She looked up at him he looked torn. He leaned forward and kissed her forehead.

Just as he did, the ground gave a violent shake, the balcony railing beside them cracked. Hana shook along with the ground, almost losing her balance if it weren't for Josseyl holding her so tightly. Screams rang from inside the ballroom. Crashing of glass and the violent stop of the music. "Josseyl!" Hana said tugging him back inside. People were scattering everywhere- it was total chaos. The palace still shook, the fixtures on the ceiling started giving way, and crashing to the floor. A hand tugged her back forcefully as a light feel where she had stood. "What's going on?" She yelled over all the commotion, Josseyl looked around, his teeth gritted tightly. She heard a loud boom from the balcony, and ran back to it; looking over she saw swarms of the black massed youma- they were attacking the palace! "Josseyl!" She called, he was right back at her side. "Go help them," She said nodding at the people inside, "I have to try!" She yelled, tugging at her brooch. Before he could answer she had jumped over the railing to the black down below.

"Stardust Thorns!" Her voice rang out as bolts of lights stripped through the black darkness, making a nice patch of ground for her to land in. Her ankles shook on the impact, but she stood up strong-minded to defeat the enemy in front of her. Her eyes lifted all around her, small red eyes gleamed in the hundreds. It looked like she was going to fight darkness itself! She heard voices from behind but she couldn't waste anytime, these monsters were moving closer to her wanting a taste of the people inside. She thought and did the only thing she thought would give everyone time. She tossed out another batch of thorns, making more room for herself.

Falling to her knees to put her arms out as far as she could, her head held high and her eyes closed. "Lillith Imperial Power, Make-Up!" She yelled into the night air. Her body was soon surrounded by a white glow, her tiara disappearing and replaced by the Lillith sign. She concentrated harder and bolts of light shot out form each direction of her body, going completely around the whole palace in a protective shield. I hope this works. She thought.

She felt nips and bits all over her body as the darkness tired to fight and push its way through her shield, but she held her ground. Gritting her teeth against the pain. Each attempt the monsters made, shot a small shock back to her- her body beginning to burn in pain.

"Star Serious Laser!" She heard from above her head, as a shot of star lighting went through her shield hitting the black masses. She turned her head back a bit to see the Starlight's behind her.

"You have to get everyone out of here!" She yelled, another hit ran through her and she yelped. "Hurry!" She caught just a glimpse of the Moon kingdoms court watching the scene- she guessed none of them had their hen-shin sticks with them- she really was on her own. Alrighty then, I can do this! She thought, turning back toward the masses. Concentrating harder her light grew stronger, and each attempt to get through less rough on her.

"Hana!" She could barely hear Josseyl call her, her heart pounded so deeply in her ears. Her entire body seemed to pulse- going from ease to an immense pain all throughout her body. "Everyone's gone Hana!" She heard him call just barely and she took a deep gasp of air, and fell back. Her light fading just in time- everyone had gotten away safely. Josseyl came up behind her so her back was against his chest. She looked up, and though her vision was blurry, the monsters were fading- leaving a woman's figure in their wake. The same silhouette that was in her dream, when the flowers caught fire.

"This is a betrayal!" She screeched, Hana didn't understand. She felt Josseyl's body prickle at the voice, he seemed to shake with anger and uncertainty. "You will be punished! Wait for the day!" She said and was gone in a puff of smoke.

This was too much for the night, and lost her eyes in the darkness of the night sky.