AN: I got the idea for Planet Dragons from the fact that I like dragons. Not much else to it.

Disclaimer: Sailor Moon isn't mine, but the newcomers, and anything not in the series is.

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The young man was obviously in a rush. He was paying very little attention to his surroundings, and so nearly trampled Ami. After a few minutes of apologizing, he slipped that he was from America. She pried a litlle, and got him to tell her his phone number before he raced off. Rounding the corner, he slowed to a walk, then ducked into an alleyway. A few seconds later, it was as if he had never been there.

The young man stepped off the elevator, and walked to the apartment. Entering with a brief bow, he made his report to the commander. "I've made contact with the first target. She should call at 1900 hours. I'm portraying myself as a weakling seeking power, which should make me a ripe target. Upon making contact with the enemy, I will plant the scent on the girl to determine her identity. Then, I will get myself possessed and attempt to break the hold, in order to deduce the enemies' strength. So from now till the call I will rest and prepare myself."

"Very well." The youth went into his room and knelt down to begin meditation. Three hours later, the phone rang. As he answered it, he recognized the girl. "Hi! sorry about earlier. I had a meeting to go to, and didn't really have time to chat. But the meeting is over now, so if you want, we can meet somewhere to talk, like you wanted."

"Great! You know the little cafe near where you ran into me?"

"Yes."

"Will that work?"

"Sure. Half an hour good?"

"Yep! Wow...this is the first time I've asked a guy to meet me somewhere."

"Really? Well, you did a good job. I'll see you in half an hour, okay?"

"Okay. Bye!"

"Bye." He hung up, and began to prepare. Dressing in his customary flowing shirt, he placed his concealed dagger in the sleeve and headed out. He arrived at the cafe a few minutes early, and took the opportunity to scout the area. She arrived barely on time, out of breath from running. He greeted her, and they entered the cafe. After a few drinks and a meal, about an hour after they entered, they left, and he offered to walk her home. As they walked along, there was a ripple of air on the road ahead of them. From the ripple emerged a strange man with an evil necklace on. He smiled, and said to the boy "Youth who wants power, take all you want and more!" The young man pushed Ami away from himself into the bushes. Unknown to her, he had also planted her with a special scent that would identify her to him if she turned out to be a soldier.

A Shade detached itself from the wall and rushed forward. Enveloping the young man, it transformed him into a strongman, wearing a dark blue cloak like all the others possesed by the shades. But something was wrong. The Shade was still partially visible. He began moaning and swearing as he wrested control back from the Shade. After a moment of struggle, he ejected it from his body. Pausing to catch his breath, he drew his concealed blade and leapt forward. With a single swift strike, he killed the Shade. Gasping for breath, he went down on one knee. The man with the necklace smiled. "I see that removing the Shade took nearly everything you had. It's time for you to die, then." He raised his hands, and fragments of ice shot out from them and began to solidify around the gasping youth. After a moment, he was nearly covered in the ice.

Suddenly, Sailor Mercury dropped down from a tree. "Hold it right there! How dare you interrupt two people enjoying a quiet evening! I won't forgive you for that!"

"H-heh. I don't think he really cares about being forgiven, girl. Don't worry, I'll be fine..." The youth began to struggle against the encasing ice, but it was too late. After only another moment, he was fully encased. But he noticed something. It wasn't as cold as thought. Then he noticed a peculiar glint in the attacker's eyes. What? Could this be...no! But if it is... I'll need to look into this more thoroughly. Damn, I can't move. Sailor Mercury stood there, just shaking, anger and pain struggling for dominance on her face.

"How dare you! I will not let you do this...ah!" Her face went blank, and her eyes unfocused for a moment. Then, she focused again, and shouted with all her might "Mercury Frost Dragon!" A huge wave of ice shot from her fingertips and formed into a Dragon, then shot forward to slam into the attacker. The man weathered the strike, but just barely. After he recovered, he snarled "I won't forget this!" and left in the same way he had come. The ice disappeared with him, and the young "victim" slumped to the ground. He didn't stay down, though. He stood quickly, and turned to sailor mercury.

"I guess I'll see you around, Ami-dono."

"Huh?"

"I guess you really didn't notice. Smell your wrist." She did, and started, surprised.

"This scent..."

"I planted it on that Ami girl when I shoved her into the bushes. The fact that you bear the same scent proves that you and her are the same. But don't worry, your secret is safe with me. Trust me." He gathered up his knife, and turned to leave.

"Wait! Who are you?"

"You'll find out sometime. Farewell!" He ran into the darkness and was quickly lost to sight.