Chapter 10.

White Princess.

"You've found a way to bring her back," said a voice behind Seiya. His eyes widen as he felt terrified knowing who it came from. "Don't worry princess I'll make sure you don't come back this time."

Seiya slowly turned around and saw Beryl enter the garden. Everyone else turned and were in shocked to see her alive. Seiya shielded Serena with himself, but Setsuna decided to be the first to strike at Beryl.

Beryl caught her before hand and used her powers on her levitating her into the air. She brought her closer to her and grabbed hold of her throat throttling her. Haruka and Michiru, closest to her, tried to attack Beryl but she was ready for that as she blasted them away.

Endymion was really worried. He watched as Setsuna struggled in Beryl's grasped. Beryl saw the fear in Endymion's eyes and realized something. She saw that Setsuna was looking at Endymion, too. An evil grin crossed her face and she looked up at Setsuna.

"So it was you," said Beryl. "You were the white princess that Zoicite had foreseen who would to taken my throne. Well, that isn't going to happen now." She tighten her grip.

"No!" said Serena. "Setsuna!"

"Seiya protect Serena," said Endymion stepping forward. "Get her out of here."

"But…" said Seiya not liking Endymion for telling him what to do.

"Now!"

Seiya only glared at Endymion as he took Serena away. They two met with Kenji and Ikuko and headed for the back door of the garden.

Endymion looked around and saw some long stem red roses. He picked them up and throw them like daggers at Beryl. They hurt her scratching her hand and her face. She dropped Setsuna and Endymion quickly ran to catch her before she hit the ground.

"You fool," said Beryl turning to Endymion. "You could have had everything with me and you chose her." Beryl pointed at Setsuna who was unconscious. Endymion's eyes widen at what Beryl just said and he just realized something. He had strong feelings for Setsuna even though he's only met her once. Beryl began to build an energy ball in her hand. "It's too bad she won't live long enough."

Suddenly from the other side the garden the guardians powered up and shot with force at Beryl with their powers.

"Mercury Aqua Mirage," said Amy.

"Mars Flame Sniper," said Raye.

"Sparkling Wide Pressure," said Lita.

"Venus Crescent Beam Smash," said Mina.

Beryl was pushed away from Endymion and Setsuna. Endymion covered Setsuna as the guardians continued to force Beryl away. He quickly picked her and headed for the back door of the garden. Beryl saw that he was getting away and with a waved her hand she shielded her surroundings. An invisible wall began to surround the garden.

Serena, Seiya, Kenji and Ikuko were heading back to the palace when something stopped them. Serena didn't pay attention to the strange effect which made Seiya stop, but Serena kept going and hit something that sent her back. Seiya quickly went to her side.

"Are you okay?" asked Seiya helping her up.

"What is that?" asked Serena. She picked up a rock and threw it. The rock bounced back.

"It's shield. Beryl must of…"

"You knew it was there and you didn't tell me." Serena hits Seiya and pushed him away. Kenji and Ikuko walked up to Serena. Serena quickly hugs her dad.

"Oh Serena," said Kenji with tears in his eyes. Serena then sees Endymion running over to them carrying Setsuna in his arms.

"Endymion," called Serena as she ran up to him. Seiya watched her and didn't like where this was going. Endymion laid Setsuna on the floor. "Is she going to be okay?"

"I think so," said Endymion who then glared at Seiya.

"Beryl's put a shield," said Seiya. "We're stuck." Endymion looked at the shield then at Serena and Setsuna.

Back inside the garden house, the guardians were holding strong and Michiru and Haruka finally joined them.

"World Shaking!" said Haruka.

"Deep Submerge!" said Michiru

"You can't hold on forever," yelled Beryl as she kept pushing back.

Zoicite, Nephlite and Kunzite join the girls just as Beryl let out a powerful blow forcing Raye, Mina and Lita down. Taiki, Yaten and Andrew helped the girls up and pulled them away from the battle field. As they headed out of the garden house they saw the shield that Beryl had put up.

"She's gotten stronger," said Taiki as he helped Lita over to where Serena, Endymion, Seiya and Kenji and Ikuko were with Setsuna still out cold.

"You guys," said Serena running over to them. "Are you alright?"

"Yeah, but the girls can't keep it up," said Lita as she slides down to the ground.

"We need to go back," said Raye trying to pull away from Andrew.

"No, Raye," said Serena as she grabbed her arm. "Please don't. I don't want to lose you. Please don't go."

"Serena." Raye looked at those sad blue eyes about to burst into tears. She knew with that look on her face that she couldn't leave.

"Maybe you guys could help them," said Mina facing Yaten. "But you'll need this." Mina limps away from Yaten. "Serena give me your hand."

"Huh?" said Serena.

"Trust me." Mina looked at Raye and she stood up as well. The three held hands and concentrated with Serena being the last to do so. Each held their hands up and a sword appeared in their hands.

"Neat trick," said Endymion.

"The swords of light," said Setsuna. Everyone turned their heads toward Setsuna. "We need all the power we can get." Endymion walked over to Setsuna and helped her up.

"Are you alright?" asked Endymion. Setsuna nods her head.

"The swords of light," said Kenji. "Incredible. I thought they were a myth."

"Only true guardians can bestow the sword of light."

"But I'm not a guardian," said Serena.

"That's not true Serena," said Setsuna. "You are the guardian of all guardians in the universe. As was your mother before you. You are keeper of the Silver Emporium Crystal, which resides within you just like it resided within your mother."

"Why didn't I know of this? How come I needed guardians to protect me if I'm one of them?"

"You have yet to come to your powers. You're teachings here on Earth were to help you focus your power and learn to wield it."

"Who are the swords for?" asked Endymion. "They can't go out there and fight Beryl. The girls are too weak now and I'm not letting Serena out my sight." Seiya glared at him and Setsuna bowed her head.

"The swords aren't for us to use," said Raye. "We bestow them to great warriors."

"I've got my own sword. Thanks."

"Me too," said Andrew.

Mina walked over to Yaten and handed him her sword to him. He took the sword with pride and as he swirled it around it glowed.

"I bestow the sword of light to you Yaten," said Mina then she nods at Raye who approached Taiki.

"I bestow the sword of light to you Taiki," said Raye. Taiki took hold of the sword and looked at it in awe. Raye looked at Serena and Serena looked at Seiya who had his arms crossed over his chest.

"I…I bestow the sword of light to you Seiya Kou," said Serena looking into his eyes as she handed him the sword. Seiya hesitated a little but accepted the sword.

The Kou brothers stepped up and bowed to the girls who had given them the swords. Then as they turned to go into the fight they see Amy, Haruka and Michiru being blasted out of the garden house and crashing on the ground in front of them.

"AMY!" yelled the girls and Taiki.

"HARUKA MICHIRU!" yelled Setsuna and Serena. The were crying for them and almost fell apart. Endymion held Setsuna. It felt like the only thing he could do to comfort her even though he didn't feel like he should be comforting her.

Serena was hurt the most as she tried to go to the girls but Seiya stopped her. He held back and Endymion was glad he did since he had his hands full with Setsuna and couldn't have stopped Serena.

"Stop it!" yelled Serena with tears streaming down her face. "Please. Leave them alone. It's me you want."

"Oh but I do find joy in hurting those dear to you," said Beryl as she blasted Zoicite, Kunzite and Nephlite. "It's so much fun."

"Kunzite," yelled Raye who was about to run to him but was held back by Mina and Lita.

Seiya, Taiki and Yaten stood tall in front of Serena and ready to take on Beryl. She saw them challenge her and accepted with an evil grin.

"Remember what we learned," said Taiki. Yaten nodded his head and the two looked over at Seiya who was not nodding his head. "Seiya. You remember, right?"

"Um…" said Seiya.

"He was too busy messing Endymion's chances with Serena that he never paid any attention," said Yaten.

"Seiya," said Taiki.

"I'm sorry," said Seiya. "I was... I didn't know it would be important."

"You may have the power to bring your pretty princess Serena back but you'll never have the power to defeat me," said Beryl as she grin at the guys and gathered up a lot of energy in her hand. "You three are nothing and I'll do you all a favor and end your pathetic lives right now."

AN: No I'm not finish yet. I'm still going strong. You should all praised me cause this is the only the story I've been updating. I have like five other ones not finish. I need to get back to them but I just love this story. LOL. Thanks so much for the reviews and I'm sorry that the couples are not to your liking.