YuYuGiDigiMoon: The Invasion of the Rajita

by Kanius

Tamers, Sailor Moon, Yu Yu Hakusho, YuGiOh and Frontier crossover. Update 2.1.08: The Rajita Conflict is over. Ghidorah is dead. Yami Houou is defeated. Earth is saved. Christmas comes. It's the end of a saga. What's next? Please, read and review!

10. Countdown to the Rajita Invasion!

Captain's log, chapter ten is here. It's been nearly four months (our time, not theirs) since the start of The Invasion of the Rajita series. New beast powers have been given to the Tamers, Kaiba suffers a stunning loss, the debut of new characters, the return of Sailor Moon, new villains along with a bad ass warlord, a terrifying revelation about Aoshi Inuki, demon werewolves, a secret project and red-hot battles from the past nine chapters! Now, we get to the better parts of this series. Playtime is over as I would say. :D

The Rajita Invasion will finally commence at the end of this chapter, but first let's prepare with the prologue leading up to the great disaster. Time to tie up some loose ends and set things up for the invasion.

I've decided that the official opening theme for this season will be the opening theme from the X anime TV series entitled "eX Dream". It's a really cool song. I suggest listening to it sometime since it it fits appropriately with this Rajita series. :D

Now, without further ado, let's get the show on the road! Chapter ten is the official countdown to invasion. Enjoy:D

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(Play X anime TV series opening theme "eX Dream")

Countdown to the Rajita Invasion! The Awakening of the Three Dragon Knights!

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Above Earth's Orbit/Interior of Rajita mother ship/Hangar Section/6:15 AM

Hours passed since the major announcement made by the Rajita warlord. The mass-scale invasion would be launched today rather than a week later as previously scheduled. Apparently, the warlord wanted to eliminate the enemy and gather as many souls for his ship's power. However, the souls would also serve another purpose. What exactly was that purpose? Ghidorah would not announce as of now. Ever since he had caught glimpse of Sailor Moon's presence in Tokyo, he was given the motivation to reschedule the invasion and planned to confront the Moon Princess himself when the time eventually comes.

Lined up in formations, there were thousands of Rajita standing frozen and saluting the presence of Kaiser Ghidorah. He acknowledged his legions of troops and turned towards his four generals: Kuiiza, Kujiko, Morpheous and Nagah. The troops hollered out the name of their respective superiors one by one, but paid full respect to the warlord himself. Kuiiza stepped forward once Ghidorah had waved over to him. The general kneeled down in front of Ghidorah.

Clearing his throat, Ghidorah turned to glare at the troop legions and nodded, "My fellow Rajita, we are gathered here because today marks the official start of the Rajita Conquest of the mammalian planet. We have plundered many civilizations across many galaxies, destroyed the planets of many, stolen their valuable resources, taken souls and even conquered worlds in the name of the great Rajita God, Leviathan. We are truly honoring his wishes and you pay your tribute by fighting for the Rajita cause! With Leviathan's knowledge within me, I can foretell that the planet Earth will be another world to be sacrificed to the great Leviathan! The mammals have overstayed their welcome and its time that we eradicate the ones who have destroyed their own planet. We shall act on the part of our god in fulfilling his wishes and feed him the very souls he has feasted on before! Where the human Dartz failed, we will succeed and we will accomplish our goal with ABSOLUTE FORCE!"

In response, the legions raised their fists high over their heads and roared out in support for their superior. They truly believed in every word he had preached. There was no doubt they are willing to fight and die in their conquest to spread the Rajita influence across the galaxy. The four generals clapped their hands for their warlord. Kaiser Ghidorah opened his hand and activated an orb. The orb opened to reveal a virtual hologram of Earth. Numerous red marks were pinpointed across many sections of the globe, including countries like Japan, China, Russia, Australia, Great Britain, the United States and many other countries with massive metropolis locations.

"As you can see, these hot spots will be direct targets for us to invade. There are already underground units on the planet waiting to emerge and launce pre-emptive strikes. We have successfully managed to hide from being detected by the mammalian satellite and technology. For we owe it to the shielding systems projected by the sacred stones. You, my troops, have been better equipped with highly advanced plasma-projectile weaponry. I have seen the Earth's military and they lack the shields to protect themselves from our gunfire!"

"Well, that should be quite simple, Lord Ghidorah! We'll slaughter the monkeys' entire armies!" a Pilot Rajita laughed out in amusement.

"No kidding! Just who do they think they're dealing with?" a Gunner snickered.

"Yes, it's quite obvious the mammals have quite some time before learn the technology we have managed to develop," Ghidorah continued on. "Privates, Majors, Gunners, Pilots, Stealth teams, Special-Ops, Commanders, Captains and Supreme Commanders! You are to launch the attacks across the cities of the planet under the command of the four generals standing beside me. They have trained you to become the soldiers you've become. Use your weapons well and use whatever means necessary since we are dealing with a primitive race! There should be no failures!"

"HAIL KAISER GHIDORAH!"

"Now, we also have another mission. That is to locate the Heart Crystal! It is safe to say that the possessor is the daughter of the very same queen that drove us off into the dark abyss of space. As I've announced in last night's meeting, the Princess has finally presented herself. Sailor Moon, the retched Moon Princess, will not get away with what her mother has done to us! The Galactic Moon War has left a deep wound on our pride, but we shall make up for that! We have improved in our military, our government, become a more efficient force and restored our terrifying reputation! The Moon Princess and her Sailor Soldiers will be struck down by our force in an act of vengeance! For they will witness the loss of the planet they have sworn to protect in the name of justice! We shall serve them and their new allies our brand of justice!"

"My lord, what about these children who have become united with the four beasts?" a Captain raised a question to the warlord.

"Yes, our recent soldiers have proved that they will be very bothersome. On the other hand, our strength of numbers will simply be too overwhelming even for them. Even they cannot hope to withstand the arsenals and destructive power of our plasma weaponry. I hope that you will deal with them so my generals and I do not require confronting them. My only concerns are the Sailor Senshi and the Moon Princess. Once I have the Silver Crystal and Moon Heart Crystal in my grasps, there will be nothing on the planet to stop me. The entire solar system will be ours without a power to rival ours! This invasion is nearly a millennium in the making, my Rajita troops. During my one-hundred thousand year life, I have witnessed many battles, fallen civilizations, a great evolution amongst the Rajita race and a progression of our ever-lasting empire. Our race evolved for the last three-hundred millions of years! My father and ancestors before me have worked hard to maintain this ancient empire since the end of the Sailor Wars thousands of years ago. The ultimate Sailor Senshi, Galaxia, defeated us but it didn't take long for us to recover. Then, we waged our first wars on Queen Serenity and came close to destroying the Silver Millennium. For every loss, we always manage to come back and leave more destruction in our wake. Queen Serenity is gone, but her daughter will know our pain, for she will pay dearly for her mother's sins with her life. I will be the one to deliver the ultimate sacrifice and hold the corpse of the Moon Princess! There is no doubt Leviathan will be pleased with the purest soul in the entire universe! Now my Rajita troops! Go and make me proud! It's time we make mankind pay for the sins of the Silver Moon Kingdom! May the skies darken with our presence and may we serve them their judgment day!"

The legions roared out in unison and raised their fists at once. The name of the warlord was heavily chanted. Kuiiza lifted his head up to look up at his superior.

"General Kuiiza, it's time. You may send your subordinate along with Morpheous' Chameleo. Let this serve as a warm up for what will come afterwards."

"Yes, my lord. This shall prove to be fun," Kuiiza spoke out with his head lowered. "I cannot wait for the invasion to be launched tonight, my lord. Our time to serve the humans judgment has finally come."

"Yes, and they shall all pay with their souls. In the end, Queen Serenity and her daughter have doomed the people after defeating us. They will all pay!" Ghidorah chuckled under his breath.

"So, my lord, you're going to be the one to deliver the Moon Princess' soul?" Nagah approached Ghidorah and crossed her arms. "I say you should let me have a chance to fight the Princess' Sailor Soldiers."

"By yourself? I understand you are one of my four high ranking generals, but are you certain you want to confront all of them?"

"Yes, for I have been trained in your style of arts, my lord. They have yet to deal with an efficient warrior of my caliber. I will crush them like the little girls they are and prove to them that my beauty surpasses theirs! Give me this opportunity my lord and I shall not fail you."

"We'll see, Nagah. As a matter of fact, you've given me an idea. Would you meet me in my royal chambers after we dismiss here?"

"I will be there, my lord!" Nagah responded with bow. "Oh yes! At last I'm getting some recognition! Take that, boys."

Getting another overview of earth, Ghidorah's face crossed with a smirk. His eyes were glistening with the image of Earth under his firm grip. At long last, after thousands of years of patience, Kaiser Ghidorah would at last have avenge his loss and destroy the last essence of the old Silver Millennium. Mankind, too, would also cease to exist should the Rajita warlord have his way.

"And so may the countdown to invasion begin, Earth. Enjoy your last hours of peace while you can for your time has come to an end, mammals."

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East Shibuya/November 29, 2003/9:20 AM

The day after the Rajita attack at Shibuya University, the population seems at ease, going about their everyday lives. However, little do they realize that today marks the last day of peace before the inevitable invasion. Earth and its inhabitants were currently in a 'calm before the storm' period, for the end of human civilization will come in due time.

The mother ship was no longer in view in the heavens and has ascended out of orbit to avoid contact. The night skies will be covered with thousands upon hundreds of Rajita cruisers. Even worldwide newscasts have taken note of the sudden absence of the mother ship and began speculation that the extraterrestrials were departing for another venture across space.

Even the newscasts of Japan were attempting to pick up on the recent reports. This included the TV Nihon news broadcasting station. As a matter of fact, their young reporter, Rina Yamazaki, was seen near a radio station and looking up into the skies with a pair of binoculars. Even she couldn't hope to find anything, not even a shadow of the mother ship.

"Phooey, there's nothing that I can see," Rina snorted and pulled the binoculars away. "Even NASA and the satellites can't seem to find the ship anymore. I wonder if they had lost interest in our world. There goes my scoop of the century and I was really looking forward to getting some lead coverage. I do know these aliens were no friendly visitors if those recent monster attacks were their work."

"Hey, Rina, have you gotten word on tonight's special coverage over at Kaiba Corp?" the cameraman called out from inside the news van.

"Yeah, I know, but I just don't find it as interesting as the alien visitors we've had recently," Rina sighed and combed a hand through her brown hair. "I just had to report Kaiba's live announcement yesterday. I swear, I sometimes wonder if Kaiba wants the attention."

"Not exactly a big fan of Kaiba, are you?" the cameraman snickered in amusement.

"It's not that. I respect him as a businessman and the fact he's a CEO of the top gaming company in the world at his age. Any kid would love to be in Seto Kaiba's shoes. I don't know. It's probably the attitude and the fact I always have to report on him. I really want to work on another story that doesn't deal with games and Duel Monsters for once."

"I don't know, but I hear it's about his secret project. Looks like he's prepared to reveal it to the public."

"Oh? We'll see what ol' Kaiba boy has to show us. I just hope it's worth it," Rina walked back inside the van and reviewed notes. "Damn, but I'm hoping the aliens do come back. I was hoping to use that story to get a promotion to anchorwoman."

Just as Rina was prepared to drive off, her cell phone started to ring. She quickly turned it on and answered in reply to the caller.

"Hello, Rina Yamazaki here!" the young woman replied cheerfully.

There was a sudden pause of silence and Rina's mouth widened. Then the gaping mouth twisted into a smile and she quickly jumped up excitedly. She stayed quiet and covered her mouth before going into a happy outburst.

"Ok, I see. So, I've two stories to report? Do I still have to report from Kaiba Corp tonight? Ok, gotcha! I'll be there! Rina signing out!"

Hanging up the phone, Rina giggled excitedly and formed a 'V' sign using her fingers. She pulled out a list of notes and nodded her head accordingly.

"Yo, Kenji, we've got reports of space crafts coming in from the skies! NASA has already captured video coverage and it looks like they'll be touching down tonight!"

"Awesome! Looks like your prayers were finally answered, Rina!" Kenji smiled and winked to her.

"Thank Kami-sama!" Rina agreed and filed her report archives inside a briefcase. "Still, I have to report from Kaiba Corp. From there, the boss wants us to broadcast a special live coverage from Shinjuku. How's that sound?"

"I just hope we get a bonus with our paycheck coming up. I really need to buy myself a new condo," Kenji said.

"We'll see, Kenji my man. All I can say is that we have ourselves a busy night. Ooo, I can't wait! It's like a dream come true!" Rina adjusted her glasses and pulled out her cell phone. "Just twelve and half hours and counting! This is going the scoop of the century! The visitors are possibly coming down! I'm so there!"

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West Shinjuku/Maya's Garden Shop/9:45 AM

Back in the Shinjuku district, specifically in the western district, it was business as usual back at Maya Katsuya's florist shop. Mrs. Katsuya was already back to tend to the flower shop more often and also uses plenty of her free time to tend to her twins. However, she still relied on the help of Yusuke and the boys. This morning she had asked Yusuke and Yui to take care of the shop for the day, and Yusuke was happy to oblige since he knew Yui wanted to ask him a few questions.

Once a customer had left the shop after buying a bouquet of lilies, Yusuke and Yui waved to the departing man. Yui looked up directly at Yusuke and smiled. The Spirit Detective couldn't help but notice the bandages on the girl's hurt shoulder, which Aoshi had cut last night. She looked back to the event and felt nothing but sorrow for the half breed boy. To think that her best friend had been half Lycan and yet her spiritual awareness wasn't able to pick up on his demon energy. She had desperately wanted to see Genkai about her newly awakened spirit powers.

Yusuke kneeled down and rubbed a hand on the girl's bandaged shoulder.

"Yui-chan, how's your arm feeling?"

"Better but it still kind of hurts. When Himura saw me with this injury, he was furious. He told me specifically to stay away from Aoshi-kun."

"Yet, you're not going to stay away from that poor kid?"

"Of course not! He's my closest friend! I've been there for him when he needs me the most! I'll never abandon him just because I've learned about his demonic secret. I don't care what he becomes! He's still my friend, Yusuke!"

The Spirit Detective could only nod in reply and smile. This was smile was affectionate and made Yui feel comfortable.

"I understand, Yui-chan. Heck, look at me. I'm hanging around with a half breed and a shady full demon. I have myself some pretty weird friends myself. Look, what really matters is that you're all right. I respect how you're sticking up for Aoshi. The kid has you and Cammy-chan to rely on."

"Don't forget Mokuba."

"Hmmm, isn't he the little brother of that grand duelist?"

"Seto Kaiba."

"Oh yeah! Him? Wow, you guys have quite a celebrity as a friend."

"Yeah, ever since he helped us out back at Kaiba-Con. He's been busy lately, but we still consider him our friend."

"That's good. At least you guys have someone else to depend on."

"Yusuke, thanks for understanding. You don't know how much Aoshi means to me."

"No sweat. I can tell you and he are very close. It shouldn't matter what your brother or Aoshi's dad think. Your friendship is what matters the most."

"Yes, I know," Yui smiled warmly and rubbed her bandaged wound.

Just then, the store door opened and Mokuba came walking in. Yui turned and called out to her friend to get his undivided attention.

"Mokuba! Hey!" Yui waved out to the boy.

"Yui? What are you doing?" Mokuba asked as he stepped in front of the counter.

"Me and Yusuke are working here," Yui said. "I'm surprised to see you here."

"Sorry I couldn't make it last night. I had to help my brother with business yesterday."

"It's all right, Mokuba. We had to leave anyway."

"Why's that?"

Yui lowered her head and sighed, "Don't wish to talk about it."

"Is there something wrong?"

"Hey, kid, you looking for something in this store?" Yusuke asked.

"Oh yeah. I needed to see if you guys have any purple orchids."

"Sure, they're over in the back," Yusuke pointed to the back area of the store.

"Thanks. I'll be back to talk to you, Yui. Ok?" Mokuba looked at the girl with worry and walked towards the back.

Once the boy went to the back, Yui tugged on Yusuke's shirt and cleared her throat. The teen wondered what she had in mind and listened.

"What's up, Yui-chan? Is there something you need to tell me?"

"Now that we're here, there's a question I've been meaning to ask you."

"Shoot, I'm all ears, Yui-chan."

Clearing her throat, Yui sat on top of a stool and looked up at the Spirit Detective, "Yusuke, tell me a little about Spirit World."

"You want me to tell you about Spirit World?"

"That's right. What is it like? How did you become Spirit Detective in the first place?"

"Well, gee, how should I start?" Yusuke thought this through and sat down on a second stool. "All right, Yui-chan, the Spirit World is like this other world. Think of it as a heaven above our earth."

"Is it really heaven?"

"I would say so. When I first arrived there, it was because I was actually killed when a car struck me about a year ago. Botan, the girl you met yesterday, was the one who led me into the Spirit World."

"Right, she said she serves as one of many ferry girls serving under a ruler."

"Yeah and that ruler is Koenma."

"Koenma? I thought it would be King Enma? Since he the power that decides the fate of souls in the Purgatory gates?"

"Well, yeah, but it's Koenma that takes charge of that. He's the son of King Enma."

"Yeah, I recall you telling that to Aoshi's father last night. I just didn't know he was actually the ruler and son to King Enma. So, King Enma just sits back and watches?"

"You could say that but I haven't personally met King Enma yet. Though, I can imagine his big and scary stature. Heh, I remember I wanted to go in there and beat the daylights out of him!" Yusuke recalled the day he first went into Spirit World.

"Wow, you really have guts if you wanted to face Enma yourself," Yui sat back and listened to Yusuke's story.

"Yeah, I was a bit of a punk back then."

"Was?" Yui remarked.

"Touché. Anyway, I was given a chance to win my life back through a trial with a golden egg. I went back into my body after Keiko kind of saved me with a kiss. I didn't think she'd pull that off."

"You mean you were kissed by a girl to win back your soul?"

"Yeah, more or less. My soul was returned into my body, but I still had to live up my end of the bargain. Since I was brought back to life, I was told to work on many cases along the way. That led me to meeting Kurama and Hiei. Soon after, Kuwabara joined along for the ride. Then we traveled to Maze Castle and defeated four evil Saint Beasts."

"There were evil Saint Beasts?"

"Yeah, but they were just wannabes. The real Saint Beasts are good guys. Hey, isn't your brother possessed by one of them? Byakko, right?"

"Yeah, the white tiger."

"Neat. I'm glad he's on our side," Yusuke winked to Yui. "Then there was the ordeal with the Toguro Brothers and the Dark Tournament. Before that, I met you during the Shadow Tournament."

"Yep and I'll never forget that day!" Yui nodded happily. "Do you still have that medal they gave you?"

"It's up hanging on my wall at home. I'd never take that thing down! Anyway, I was glad that I helped to bring down that monster Pharaohmon, but I took on some even tougher guys in the Dark Tournament."

"Even defeating the Toguro brothers in the end?"

"That's right, kiddo," Yusuke recalled the events. "And now here I am with you. These Rajita jerks are pretty tough, but nothing I'm too worried about. I've been meaning to get a good fight."

"Let's try and be careful with these aliens, Yusuke. I sense there will be more even stronger than the ones we've been dealing with."

"Yeah, I figured that one out already," Yusuke agreed. "Anyway, that's Spirit World. It's the heavenly realm and since then I've been assigned the role as earth's leading Spirit Detective."

"Interesting background, Yusuke. I wish I could go and see this Spirit World myself."

"I don't know. I think you have to be dead to go there. I haven't been there since I was brought back to life."

"Now, you mentioned your fights with these demons. Did you get your training with this Genkai?"

"That's right, Yui-chan. I got all of my training from ol' grandma."

"Grandma, but she's not related to you?"

"No, but she is old and I respect her as if she were family. Sure, we have our pointless arguments but she's always been there for me. She's the one who trained me and gave me the power of the Spirit Wave Orb," the teen recalled the day he received the special power from the old woman.

"Was it a difficult trial?"

"Yui-chan, it was the most gruesome and difficult challenge I've had to overcome. My body and soul would have been ripped to shreds if I didn't learn to harness it. It was a nightmare."

"But you've obtained the knowledge and have passed as her apprentice."

"You're right, Yui-chan. It all worked out in the end. In fact, what lead me to defeating Toguro beforehand was learning that Genkai was killed by Toguro."

Yui gasped in shock and covered her mouth, "Killed you say?"

"Yeah, I'll never forget that day. It was about a day or two before the finals against Toguro's team. Genkai died in my very arms. She told me what I needed to know about her relationship with Toguro."

"What was their relationship?"

"They were lovers, Yui-chan. But since Genkai was aging, Toguro wanted to keep his youth and won a previous Dark Tournament to achieve demon power to keep his age."

"So, you then avenged Genkai's death?"

"It wasn't anything like that. When I fought Toguro, I didn't realize that he too was actually training me to hit my greatest potential."

"What he trained you by nearly killing you in the tournament?"

"Yeah, it's very difficult to understand for you, Yui-chan, but you'll learn eventually. I defeated Toguro but he helped me hit my greatest potential."

"So, how did Genkai come back? She was dead."

"She was granted life back when we won the tournament. It was all arranged before the finals. Genkai knew she was going to die. This was all about making me stronger, especially now that we have these Rajita jerks running loose."

"No, it sort of makes sense. You were given a chance to get stronger. So it was thanks to Genkai and Toguro."

"Yeah, and now I want you to personally meet the woman who trained me to become who I've become. You'll like her and maybe even learn some useful tips from her," Yusuke smiled. "Who knows? She just might train you to control your spirit energy. That is why we're going to see her."

"Oh yeah! I can't wait to meet this Genkai, Yusuke! She sounds so cool!" Yui nodded excitedly. "I sure would like to learn to use a Spirit Gun like you!"

"Ha, we'll see, Yui-chan. First, we just need to know where you got your spirit powers from and how you can use it. That's the reason why we're going."

"I see. Well, in any case, I'm ready!"

"I know you are and this will be a great experience for you," Yusuke sat up from the stool and stretched.

"One more thing I need to ask you, Yusuke-kun. How are we going to get Aoshi-kun to join us?"

"Don't worry. I have Botan over there on the case and watching the Inuki residence under cover."

"But will Okami know?"

"She'll be working stealth, but hopefully she doesn't let herself become noticed. She always has a habit of opening her mouth a lot," Yusuke sighed. "Don't you worry, Yui-chan. Botan will tell us what happens since you told me before that Okami leaves the house Saturday afternoons to go to some meeting?"

"That's right," Yui nodded in reply.

"Ok, then. Perfect, then we'll get the kid by sneaking him out and taking a bus ride to Genkai's shrine."

"Thank you, Yusuke-kun. You don't know how much it means to me. I just don't want Aoshi-kun to be stuck at home by myself and I kind of want him to be there with me."

"No sweat, Yui-chan. We've got everything covered. You just follow my lead. Okay, kiddo?"

"Yes! Oh, thanks, Yusuke!" Yui ran up to her second 'brother' and embraced him.

Looking down at the child hugging his waist, Yusuke reached down and pat the little girl on her head. A smile crossed the teen's face. He knew how important Aoshi was to Yui and did not want to disappoint her. This would be a visit worthwhile for Yui-chan and she would get the chance to meet the teacher of Yusuke. However, Yui also felt a terrible premonition that something would happen at the visit. She simply wasn't aware of what will happen in due time.

Looking down from the stairs, Dark Gabumon had a gaze fixed towards Yusuke. The digimon grumbled to himself as he realized how close the Spirit Detective was becoming with Yui.

"Yui-chan, you had better be careful and not turn into a delinquent like Yusuke. I'll be keeping an eye on this development. Meh."

Suddenly, before Yui and Yusuke realized it, Mokuba was standing at front. They pulled away from each other. However, they weren't fooling the boy. He had listened to their whole conversation.

"What's this about a Genkai and Spirit World? Yui-chan, mind telling me what's going on?"

"Um, well, you see..."

"I'm curious to know about your spirit powers, Yui-chan. How about I join you guys? After all, I've had my share of experiences with spirits and supernatural things. How about it?"

Yui and Yusuke faced other for a moment. Then, a smile crossed Yui's face and she gave Mokuba a nod.

"Sure, Mokuba. We could use the company and I really need to tell you about what happened last night."

"Welcome aboard, kid. Now that you're coming, I'm going to be laying down the plans."

"Sure, I'm all ears, guys."

"I think this will be a good learning experience when we see Genkai, Mokuba. I can't wait to see her!"

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Shinjuku Central Park/9:55 AM

Taking a morning walk into the city's public park, Kurama wanted to get a view of the beautiful scenery with winter already coming close. His eyes studied the surrounding environment and inhaled the fresh air. Bending over to pick out a flower, Kurama examined its texture and was planning on creating new herbal seeds to grow for weaponry in combat against the Rajita threat.

"These flowers should provide me an herbal seed to create a new hybrid flower to aid me in combat against the alien threat. I simply need to improvise."

"Excuse me?" a voice of a teenage girl spoke out.

Kurama was kind enough to stand up and move away to the side. Once he turned around, he gasped in apparent shock. Standing before the half breed was the girl, Maya, who had visited the flower shop weeks ago. He could recognize her and remember her years ago before erasing her memories. She was recognizable with her long, wavy brown hair and gorgeous, hazel eyes. Her outfit consisted of a white sleeveless shirt, blue pants and red tennis shoes. She once again shot a glance at Kurama and gasped.

"Ah, it's you from the flower shop. You gave me that white rose that I still have with me," Maya said as she pointed to the white rose tied up to her hair. "It's given me good luck. Thanks again."

"You, too, miss," Kurama nodded in reply. "You're name is Maya Kitajima, if I'm not mistaken."

"Yeah, that would be me," Maya nodded. "But how do you know my name?"

"My name is Shuichi Minamino. Do you remember we attended to middle school together years ago?" Kurama attempted to test out her memories.

"Shuichi? No, I'm afraid I don't. Was I supposed to remember you?"

"Just as I thought, she still has no memory of me. That's how it should remain. It's best for both of us that we move on with our lives and I don't wish to involve her in danger."

Maya tilted her head to one side and looked at Kurama closely into his eyes.

"You know you've got some of the most gorgeous eyes I've seen from a guy, Shuichi," Maya smiled as she examined the half breed. "I also love the hair."

"Miss, I'm sorry to say but I must leave now. I have to go help my mother with some errands," Kurama nodded to the girl and walked past her.

"Oh, ok. We'll I hope you and your mother have a good time then. It was good to meet you again, Shuichi," Maya said as she waved out to the departing teen. "He's such a nice guy, but how does he know my name? I don't even remember a Shuichi Minamino from middle school. Oh well, life goes on."

Already walking out of Shinjuku Park, Kurama simply sighed to himself and wanted to forget having become reacquainted with Maya. He had hoped to move on without remembering or bumping into her again. The purpose of the Dream Flower Pollen was to completely erase her memories about him. Once again, he cannot hope to get away from shadows of his past.

"Maya Kitajima, I had hoped we would never meet again. Please, simply forget about me and move on. That was the sole purpose I used the Dream Flower Pollen. Am I unable to get away from shadows of my past? I have to put the past behind me and focus on the current Rajita threat."

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Juuban District/Hikawa Shrine/10:05 AM

After having discussed with her sister about the incident, Rei was sitting beside her sister at the temple steps. She turned to glare at Cammy with a saddened look. She knew there was something strange about the boy's aura but never took into account that he was revealed as a Lycan half breed. She was thankful that Cammy was safe thanks to her friends.

"Cammy-chan, I still can't believe everything you've told me from last night. So, we were right about a strange presence from Aoshi-kun," Rei sighed as she placed her broom down. "Cammy-chan, I'm just thankful you're all right. Those friends of Yui's were so nice to bring you back home."

"Yeah, they're a pretty good group of people I'd day. Though it was just Yusuke, Kuwabara and Botan that dropped me off last night."

"Still, you actually found out Aoshi was actually a half breed demon. He is a Lycan and I'm so happy that he didn't attack you."

"Why would he? He was frightened and ran off. I couldn't believe it either but when I saw it I was totally blown out of my mind."

"Cammy-chan, I'm sorry to say this but you might have to keep away from Aoshi-kun. You and Yui might be in grave danger if Aoshi's father knows that you two are with him."

"Why should I forget about Aoshi? He's a good kid and I'm one of his closest friends. I'm not going to abandon him! Besides, wasn't it you that told me to make new friends? Well, Aoshi has become one of my dearest friends alongside Yui-chan and Mokuba-kun! I will never turn my back on my friend just because he's a half breed Lycan! I'm sorry, but I think you're getting too protective over me."

"Because I fear for your life, Cammy-chan!" Rei nearly broke into an outburst and apologized. "Look, Cammy-chan, I'm sorry for telling you that. It's my stupid fault for not realizing how close Aoshi-kun is to you."

"He is close to me, sister."

"But he's a Lycan. You know how I am towards demon types. I've fought and slain demons as a Sailor Soldier for many years."

"But Aoshi-kun is different! He has control over himself and his Lycan nature!"

"Then explain the cut he gave Yui-chan."

"He only did it out of self defense. He was scared and did not want Yui to approach him. Even Yui said it was her own fault!"

After hearing this from her little sister, Rei merely nodded in reply. It was only slightly making some sense to the Miko.

"If you're that close to Aoshi, then by all means keep an eye on him," Rei smiled. "You and Yui-chan are very close to him. Don't be afraid to stop him at all costs."

"So, you're not forbidding me from ever seeing Aoshi again?"

"Well, I think he should have sometime to clear his mind. The poor boy has to be suffering right now after revealing his demonic nature. Just give him some time for the wounds to heal and I'm sure everything will patch," the Miko looked up into the heavens. "I know that is something Sailor Moon would say. My gosh, am I really becoming as compassionate and understanding as her? Wow, talk about scary."

"Sister?"

"Yes, Cammy-chan?"

"How do you feel about Aoshi-kun?"

"Other than the startling revelation you've told me, I say he is a very kind and sweet little boy. He simply just needs friends to stay close to his side. No matter what, cherish your friendship with him, Yui-chan and this Mokuba. They will be the closest to you just as Usagi and the other girls have been to me. Make sure to keep my advice to heart."

"I will, sister," Cammy nodded in reply and embraced her sister.

"Oh, I love you, too, Cammy-chan," Rei hugged her sibling and pat her back.

"So, I hear you and the girls are going to a night club tonight."

"That's right. So, you'll be staying here at the temple then?"

"Actually..."

"Hello there? Anybody home?" a cheery yet a familiar voice called out.

The little girl was quick to recognize this happy and sweet voice. She looked ahead to find the light blue-haired ferry girl garbed in a red long-sleeve shirt, blue jeans and black shoes. Botan noticed Cammy standing on the steps and waved out to her.

"Cammy-chan! Oh, hi there, kiddo!" Botan giggled and ran up the stairs.

"Hey, it's that girl who was with you, Yusuke and that Kuwabara guy," Rei saw Botan running up the stairs.

"Hi Botan!" Cammy called out to the ferry girl.

"Cammy-chan and we've already been introduced, Miss Rei," Botan bowed respectfully to the Miko.

"Yes and good day to you, Botan-san," Rei acknowledged the respectful woman. "I want to thank you for bringing Cammy-chan home safely."

"Oh, it was nothing really," Botan waved her hands out and observed her shrine. "My, I have to say this is one beautiful shrine."

"Ah, thank you. It's been in my family for generations. The property will be mine when my grandfather eventually passes on."

"Wow that is so neat. So, will Cammy-chan be trained as a Miko?"

"Yes, and currently I'm training her. Right, Cammy-chan?" the Miko winked to her younger sister.

"Oh yeah! I can't wait to help run the shrine with big sister," Cammy nodded. "So, what brings you here, Botan?"

"Have you forgotten? I've come to see whether you were available today."

"Huh? Available for what? Cammy-chan, what is she talking about?"

"Didn't I tell you last night? I said I would be going out with Botan and her friends. Yui-chan will be going, too."

"Wait, I remember now," Rei recalled her conversation with Cammy the other night. "You said you'd be going to Genkai's?"

"That's right, sister. I want to know if I can go with them. You're going out with your friends tonight. I just didn't think I should stay cooped up here at home. Besides, we'll be back tomorrow, if all goes well."

"Botan, so I take it you know this Genkai?" the Miko asked the ferry girl.

"Yes, I do. I've met her personally."

"I, too, have met her. Though, she came by here sometime ago. She's paid charity to my shrine and I'm quite thankful for her kindness," Rei smiled. "Cammy-chan, do you know if Aoshi-kun will be going?"

Once hearing the name of the half breed boy mentioned, she looked directly at her sister's serious glare and gulped nervously. She didn't tell her that Aoshi would be going since Yusuke was planning to sneak him out. After a few moments of silence, Cammy simply nodded her head 'no.'

"No, he won't be going. His father was pretty clear that he wanted us to stay away from him. Besides, you even suggested giving him his space."

"Right, I am glad you're taking my suggestion to heart, Cammy-chan," Rei nodded and picked up her broom. "I'm fine with you going. Botan-san, you'll keep an eye on my sister?"

"Yes, she'll be just fine with us, Miss Rei," Botan assured the Miko. "I'm glad we can agree on something."

Observing Botan, Rei could sense a spiritual presence from Botan. She knew the lady was not a regular human and was a messenger from out of the Spirit World. She reached over and shook Botan's hand.

"I'm glad to know Cammy-chan is making new friends and it's a pleasure to meet you, Botan-san. Please, would you like some tea?"

"As much as I would love to have tea, and believe me, I do love tea," Botan felt flattered with the Miko's offer, "I have some errands to catch up on. Cammy-chan, will it be okay I pick you up at three?"

"Yeah, that's perfect. Weren't you going to be leaving to meet with the others for the nightclub tonight, sister?"

"Yes, I should be leaving around that same time," Rei nodded in reply. "That's good. Just make sure to let grandfather know you'll be leaving, Cammy-chan."

"Ok, no problem."

"Well, it's settled then. I'll be by to pick you up at three, Cammy-chan!" Botan waved to Cammy and walked down the stairs. "Ta-ta for now!"

"See you later, Botan!" Cammy called out to the ferry girl.

Standing beside her sister, Rei put an arm around her and kneeled down beside her.

"You make sure to stay with them, Cammy-chan. Should anything happen, call upon your Digital Priestess powers."

"I'm not sure if I can now, sister. Remember, I used a great portion of her power against Pharaohmon at the tournament."

"I see. Then, be sure to stay close to them. Their leader, Yusuke, can be reckless from what I've seen from us teaming with his team. On the other hand, I trust him with you and Yui-chan. He knows how to back up with his spirit power. Not to mention his friends should be with him."

"Yeah and Hiei is one of them sister," Cammy reminded her. "Hey, can I ask you something?"

"What is it?" Rei knew where this was leading.

Cammy tugged on her sister's sleeve and asked her to kneel down. Once Rei lowered down, Cammy whispered into the girl's ear and chuckled.

"Do you really have a thing for Hiei?"

Upon hearing this from her sister, Rei gasped out and nearly blushed from the cheeks. She shook her head and placed a finger on Cammy's lips.

"Shhh! Please don't tell me you actually think I have feelings for that little dwarf? Cammy-chan, I thought you knew better!"

"You were just blushing a while ago, sister!" Cammy pointed out and smiled. "I think you do like him, but you're just too stubborn to admit it!"

"No, no, Cammy-chan. I simply don't have interest in any boys. I'm a Miko determined not to have a man."

"You say that now, sister, but you don't know what the future will hold. Besides, I know that you and Usagi-san are very close from the arguments you two had. When Ami-san mentioned Hiei, I saw some red on your face. That's how I can tell!"

Rei couldn't believe it. Even her sister was getting on her case about Hiei. Did the Miko really have some affection for the demon that saved her from the explosion prior to the Shadow Tournament? She felt her cheeks redden more.

"No, it can't be true. Can it? No, I don't have any feelings for that rude, little punk! Cammy-chan, what were you thinking? I'll bet Usagi and Minako told you this! There's no way in a million years I'd fall for a guy like him! I'd have to be completely drunk to have a boyfriend like that!"

"Well, don't you have feelings for that Hiei guy? Hmmm?"

"Um, Cammy-chan. How about we continue sweeping the steps?" Rei sweat dropped and gave her sister her broom. "Listen, I have to go wash my face. Ok? I'll be right back!"

Laughing to herself, the Miko walked off towards the shrine and left her sister to continue sweeping the steps. Cammy watched her sister walking back to the shrine and giggled to herself. Even she knew Rei was attempting to cover up the fact she may have feelings for the demon.

"Well, I can say that I'm glad he's on our side, sister. If only you'd hung around Yusuke and the boys, you'd understand. Maybe..."

Walking back inside her shrine and into her bathroom, Rei splashed her face with water. The thought of her with Hiei made her want to rip out her own ears. She couldn't believe that her own sister believes that she may have feelings for the shady demon. Letting out a sigh, the Miko walked out of her bathroom and stepped out onto the shrine grounds.

"No, I couldn't have any feelings for that guy. Besides, he's insulted me and I don't take that lying down. Cammy-chan, what could have made you possibly think that I, Rei Hino, have feelings for a retched demon?" Rei sat down on the steps and look up towards the trees where her crows were looking. "What do you think, guys? Could I have feelings for a punk like that Hiei guy? I seriously doubt it!"

The crows cawed out in reply to the beautiful Miko and flew down to her side. She smiled and watched her crows landing on her shoulders.

"No, I didn't think so," Rei giggled as she stroked her crows' feathered chests. "Though, I wonder when he'll show up again."

Unbeknownst to the Miko, looking on from behind a tree and masking his demonic ki, Hiei watched the Hino sisters closely. Lately he had been attracted to the shrine grounds more often despite his bitter dislike for the Shinto and religious ideals. He looked towards the beautiful Miko with her crows and somehow felt a strong attraction to her. He didn't feel the need to kill her despite his hatred for humans. Shaking his head, Hiei remembered the argument he and Sailor Mars had after defeating a Rajita together on these same shrine grounds.

"Why am I always attracted to this damn shrine? I don't understand what brings me here, but there's something here that brings me comfort. Is there something the Miko girl has I need? Yet, I don't feel the urge to kill this girl. There's a certain mystery to her despite knowing that she is a Sailor Senshi. She, too, wields the art of the flames like I do and masters it with a commanding force. But who's to say I won't confront her. In any case, she's not my problem. I have better things to attend to."

The apparition was preparing to depart but then he turned around to give Rei one last glare. That was when the crows immediately picked up on Hiei's scent and started cawing out madly. Hiei immediately vanished out of sight and away from the shrine property. The birds' immediate alarm caused Rei to worry and observe her surroundings. She had sensed a presence and turned to find several leaves dropping from where Hiei was sitting. Her eyes narrowed carefully.

"What was that just now? Phobos? Deimos? Was it a demonic presence?" Rei wondered. "I wonder if it was him. No, it couldn't be. Why am I even thinking about him? This is getting too weird for me. Though, if it is him, is he taking his free time to watch over me and Cammy-chan? What is he really after?"

---

Domino City/Kaiba Corporation/Simulation Room/10:15 AM

Today marked the unveiling of the KC-Hypnos Project. The final modifications had already been made on the secret project, in which a fusion would be made between Kaiba's Virtual World and the Digital World. Kaiba was self-assured that every calculation was corrected and no mistakes within the system would be found. The CEO was standing by with Yamaki as they observed the construction of what appeared to be an artificial gate. It was arch-shaped with a satellite at the top.

Working alongside Kaiba Corp's engineers were some of Hypnos' own experts. Riley and Talley assigned to keep everything in order.

"Everything seems to be in working order," Seto observed the finishing touches to the project.

"I hope you know what you're doing, Mr. Kaiba. Have you taken the time to double check for any bugs in the system?"

"Who do you think you're talking to, Yamaki? I've checked everything from top to bottom. There were no bugs. This gateway arch will serve in connecting my Virtual World and the Digital World. The fusion will be perfect."

"Yes, but have you made sure to see whether your Virtual World is compatible enough to become fused with the Digital World?"

"Yes, because I have personally ventured into the Digital World myself."

"If I recall you entered the Shadow Tournament seven months ago."

"That would be right, Yamaki. The Digital World is really no different from my Virtual World," Kaiba continued on. "They have inhabitants, ecosystems and the same data coding. They are so similar that a fusion between the two worlds can be possible. I've run a scan through the device and I have made no mistake in my calculations."

"Well, I see you've done your homework, Mr. Kaiba."

"Yes and it's not really difficult for me to understand. The digimon and Duel Monsters will at last share one world. I'm making a dream a reality. This project will be a success, Yamaki. I guarantee it. It has success written all over it. This will be the main attraction for my Kaibaland Theme Parks, Yamaki. Can't you just see it? I know I can. My company will gain more financially with the success of our project. Oh and I'll be sure to give you half the share of the profits, since I'm such a generous CEO."

"Yeah, I'll be sure to keep that in mind," Yamaki responded as his eyes observed his team co-operating with Kaiba's engineers. "You're taking a huge risk, Seto Kaiba. If anything goes wrong, it will only spell disaster for the two worlds. I fear a fusion between the worlds will cause a system overload. Let's hope you've taken the time to check for every possible bug."

"Mr. Kaiba!" a voice called out from behind the two men.

Turning around, the CEO found Janyuu Wong, Henry's father, walking in with a crossed look.

"Well, if it isn't Janyuu Wong," Kaiba acknowledged the man. "Have you come to marvel at the construction of our joint project? Tonight will be the unveiling."

"You're making a big mistake, Mr. Kaiba. Even if you have checked for every possible bug, you simply cannot hope to fuse two completely different digital worlds. You think you can play God?"

"Play God? Mr. Wong, I don't think you understand," Kaiba responded. "I have double checked and corrected every miscalculation in the system. These two worlds are no different and thus a fusion is highly possible. I can make it happen and you will witness it firsthand."

"But, how can you be so sure? You don't even know the dangers of the Digital World! My children have journeyed there!"

"Yeah? Well, so have I, unless you've forgotten about the Shadow Tournament seven months ago. Your children have been in the Digital World twice, Mr. Wong. I understand you and your college buddies, the Monster Makers, were the ones to create concept of digimon. Yes, I have encountered these digimon and they are really no different from my virtual duel monsters."

"But your monsters have only appeared as holograms in the real world. The digimon can emerge as real monsters and can live like any living creature. You're not even sure whether your monsters can share a world with digimon."

Having heard enough, Seto Kaiba stepped forward and confronted the older man. He crossed his arms and formed a stern look with authority.

"Janyuu, what you need to do is relax. I know what I'm doing with this project. Your boss, Yamaki, is helping me through this. With our minds working together, this project will come out a complete success. There will be no network meltdown and there won't be a catastrophic event. You're blowing things completely out of proportion here."

"But we can't risk another rogue program taking a mind of its own like the D-Reaper!"

"I can assure you my designs are flawless. My company possesses the most highly advanced technology in the world. Only the government and military can rival us in terms of developing advanced technology. There will be no rogue program taking a mind of its own. The D-Reaper is a thing of the past. You've made sure to completely destroy it. Where Hypnos made its mistakes, I will not make the same. I can assure you everything is in perfect working order!"

Once Kaiba had made his point clear, Janyuu backed away and glared directly at Kaiba. Yamaki was caught in between the two men and flipped his lighter. It would appear Kaiba had already gained opposition to his project, including several members of the Monster Makers. Nonetheless, even they would not stop him from completing his project.

"I assume you have nothing left to say, Mr. Wong? In that case, just sit back and witness the construction of my ultimate project. This will take Kaiba Corp straight to the top of success," Kaiba turned his back on Janyuu. "Marvel at the brilliance of my company's work!"

Janyuu simply nodded his head and walked out of the observatory station. However, Yamaki followed the man out to confront him.

"Janyuu, look, I'm sorry for what Mr. Kaiba said."

"I can't believe you would agree to help construct this project. You and I both know that this is a dangerous attempt to bring two completely foreign digital worlds together. I thought you would have already learned from our mistakes when the digimon invaded the real world and when the D-Reaper emerged. What if something goes terribly wrong?"

"That is what I've warned Mr. Kaiba, but he simply does not listen to reason. He's so determined more than ever to complete this project. His recent retirement from his Duel Monsters competition has driven him to the point where he wants to play God. He feels he is in complete control of this operation. I've tried reasoning and persuasion, but nothing seems to work well. I'm sorry, Janyuu."

Janyuu simply scowled and rubbed his forehead, "I just don't want another disaster. My children have been through enough. We want to live at peace."

"There won't be peace if anymore of these attacks from these recent monsters continue. I'm now led to believe these monsters have a direct connection with the space ships above orbit. As a matter of fact, NASA has already picked up satellite coverage of the space ships heading our direction. I don't know what this means but I feel something terrible may happen. I seriously hope to Kami-sama that I'm wrong."

"You and me both, Yamaki. We don't know their full intentions," Janyuu nodded and thought about his children.

"Yamaki! Tao!" a bearded man called out and approached the duo.

"Shibumi?" Janyuu turned around and acknowledged the man. "So, have you come to watch Seto Kaiba's god forsaken project?"

"You could say that. Honestly, I hope Seto has fixed all of the bugs. If there is even one miscalculation and there will be a disaster. You have to be a complete mathematical genius to accomplish this."

"That's what we're all hoping for Shibumi," Yamaki nodded. "For Kaiba's sake, the fate of the Digital World just may be at jeopardy."

-

Meanwhile on the top roof of Kaiba Corp, there were two spies infiltrating and listening in to the whole conversation that had taken place. Uncloaking themselves out of their invisibility, Morpheous and Chameleo picked up everything concerning the KC-Hypnos Project.

"Yes, so our lordship was right. They are constructing some kind of portal device leading into another world. This Digital World sounds intriguing. This is a rather new concept to us. I'll bet Kaiser Ghidorah will be very interested to know."

"You would be right, Chameleo," Morpheous agreed. "I'll relay this information to Lord Ghidorah. But first we must find the children possessing the four beast spirits."

"Yes and eliminate their allies in the process, General Morpheous," a sinister voice whispered behind the duo.

The Rajita duo turned around to find Kuiiza levitating above them with arms crossed. The main general descended down snapped his fingers. A portal opened up to release a half reptilian-half bear hybrid beast garbed in black armor and carrying a large scythe. The creature growled lowly while its eyes flashed a crimson flare.

"Ah, so you've brought along your handpicked minion, Kuiiza. I must say you've created yet another interesting piece of work. Did you create this Chimera out of a Gorgolyte and a Rajita?"

"That's correct. Isn't it just a beauty? I have named him Rajolyte," Kuiiza displayed the creature to his fellow general. "Nobody knows how to create the perfect Chimeras but me!"

"Oh, no, I can't argue with you on that, but is he efficient enough to get the job done?" Morpheous pondered.

"We'll just put him to the test. He's been itching for some blood for quite sometime. The anger and inner anguish has pushed him beyond sanity. All he can ever think about is the sheer thrill of a perfect kill!"

"Touching, General Kuiiza, we'll just have to see," Morpheous nodded. "We have our assignment. Let's move."

"Right behind you, General Morpheous!" Chameleo called out.

As the two Chameleon-type Rajita teleported out, Kuiiza snickered to himself and teleported out with his Chimera soldier. They would set off to complete their assigned task tonight.

---

West Shibuya/Inside Hunter Tech HQ/Underground Level/11:30 AM

Within the interior of the underground level of Hunter Tech Headquarters, the six primary warriors were gathered for a meeting with Dimitro, Jaarin and Sam. Most notable in his absence was Vega since he was getting ready to go out with Ami to the nightclub. Dimitro was lucky to be the only other person with access to the ground level besides Vega. Sitting on a bench press table, Dimitro cleared his throat and faced the other warriors.

"All, guys, you were probably wondering why I called for you all to be here," Dimitro spoke up.

"Yeah, why did you call us?" Junpei asked.

"I was wondering the same thing, too," Tomoki nodded in reply.

"Well, you're about to find out," Jaarin said. "Right, Dimitro?"

Nodding, Dimitro cleared his throat and began to explain, "The reason I called you guys here was because Seraphimon has sent me a message. He and the other two Angel Lords are seriously concerned."

"What is troubling them? Don't tell me it's Lucemon again," Takuya sighed.

"No, it's not Lucemon. The problem is not with an enemy digimon," answered Sam. "There seems to be a disturbance within the boundaries of the Digital World."

"That's right and not even Seraphimon can figure it out," Jaarin nodded in agreement.

"Can you tell us what exactly what this disturbance is coming from?" Izumi said.

"Not exactly. All we know is that another world is attempting to crossover with the Digital World. We're completely clueless as to the cause of it," Dimitro looked down to the floor and sighed. "If only we knew what we are dealing with."

"Not to mention we still have those aliens out there. They're not to be taken lightly," Kouji reminded everyone.

"So, how are we going to handle two major problems at once?" Kouichi wondered. "Well, at least we're not dealing with Lucemon or Pharaohmon again. That really is the last thing we need now."

"What we need to do is somehow contact Seraphimon," Takuya pulled out his D-Scanner. "Wait, I know I can!"

With that said the goggle boy pushed a button on his D-Scanner to get a transmission directly from Seraphimon himself. After a few minutes of waiting, a link was connected and a holographic image of Seraphimon appeared. The children gasped happily and gathered around Takuya.

"Oh wow! You managed to get through to Seraphimon!" Tomoki exclaimed.

"How were you able to do that?" Dimitro looked at the holographic image of the Angel lord. "Even I can't manage to send a reply to Seraphimon. He always sends me messages."

"Seraphimon! It's been a while. How have you been?" Kouji said to the Angel digimon.

"Children, it's good to see you again. You seem to be doing very well. That's good."

"Well, in case you haven't noticed but we've been in conflict with some tough aliens from another galaxy," Junpei said. "We, the Legendary Warriors, have had a hard time with them."

"Yeah and I'm afraid it's only going to get worse I'm afraid," Jaarin said.

"I understand the situation you children are currently involved in. I've witnessed the recent battles against the new enemy alongside Ophanimon and Cherubimon. Please, do not give up children. We have faith you will continue the battle."

"Thank you, Lord Seraphimon," Sam replied.

"But there seem to be problems within the boundaries of the Digital World. We have felt a disturbance in our midst."

"That's why I contacted you. What's the deal?" Takuya asked the Angel lord.

"We're really worried for you guys. Do we need to come back to the Digital World?" Izumi said with worry.

"That will not be necessary, young Izumi. You leave this with us Celestial Angels. We will discuss matters with the Sovereigns and call forth our troops to investigate. Surely, the Dra-Warriors will lend us aid."

"Well, looks like you guys pretty much have it covered, but please be careful," Kouji nodded. "But just in case we're needed, don't hesitate to call us."

"Do not worry, children. We will summon for you if necessary but you have your own world to look after. These aliens are a threat to your own home planet."

"Don't you worry, Seraphimon," Takuya assured the angel digimon. "We'll take care of these Rajita jerks! You just do what you guys have to do. Good luck, Seraphimon, my friend."

"The same to you, children. Let the spirits guide you to victory," Seraphimon gave a salute before his holographic image disappeared.

The children were left to wonder whether Seraphimon and the other two angels would succeed in finding the source of this 'disturbance'. Kouji and Kouichi both had a terrible feeling but Takuya was sure the angels could handle this on their own. The goggle boy faced everyone and smiled with confidence. This barely managed brighten the mood of the Legendary Warriors. It was clearly obvious they were worried about the unknown threat.

"C'mon, you guys! Seraphimon and his partners will take care of this problem in their realm. We have the Rajita to worry about!"

"Yeah, but how can we be sure they will have enough troops and resources to stop whatever this threat maybe?" asked Sam.

"Sam's right. We're not even sure about this threat and we need to be there for Seraphimon's sake!" Izumi agreed.

"No way am I going to sit on my butt! I have to get there to help in anyway I can!" Junpei declared.

"Hold it everyone! We were given orders to stay here and take care of the Rajita threat. Seraphimon and his cohorts have recovered since Lucemon's defeat. They know what they're doing. I know for a fact they want to fight their own battle and not rely on us from time to time. Now, honestly I want to go back and aid the angels as much as you guys want to. But, we have our own war with the Rajita. This is our planet and I'm not going to sit back to let some crazy aliens attempt to overrun our home. So, what do you say guys? You with me?"

"You bet! I'm always with you, Takuya!" Tomoki stood beside the goggle boy.

"Can't argue with ya, kid," Dimitro nodded and leaned back on the bench table.

"Definitely with you, Takuya! Besides, I also have to help my brother and his friends," Jaarin stated promptly.

"I didn't know what I was thinking! You're right! We have our world to protect! No way am I letting aliens probe us!" Junpei declared.

"Heh, you're quick to change your mind, aren't you, Junpei?" Izumi teased the boy.

"Oh yeah, that's me!"

"Brother? We've just been reunited and there's no way aliens are going to separate our family," Kouichi said.

"I agree. This battle is for the fate of mankind and I'm definitely going to be there to do whatever possible to stop them," Kouji said.

"We're going to have to tell Vega about this when we see him later," Sam said.

"Thanks guys, I knew you'd see it my way," Takuya smiled to the group. "Right, we're going to make a difference! We are the holders of the ten Legendary Warriors! Lucemon and Pharaohmon are history, but we now embark on taking our toughest enemy to date. Takato, Yugi, the Sailor girls and those Spirit dudes are out there as apart of our planet's defense force! They will need as much help as they can. Let's go out there and save our world, everyone!"

"IN THE NAME OF PLANET EARTH!"

The nine children formed a circle and raised their fists above their heads while letting out a cry of triumph. They knew what their mission was and would accomplish it in the name of their home planet. As they set to defend Earth, Seraphimon and his associates would defend their boundaries of their realms against whatever the unknown threat maybe. Only time will tell what this new danger may present.

---

East Shibuya/Block Away from Inuki Residence/3:45 PM

Meanwhile, in the eastern section of Shibuya District, the group of Spirit Detectives was already getting ready for a trip to visit aged martial artist Genkai. Yusuke and his team mates had already planned to get Aoshi out. According to some careful planning, Yui, Dark Gabumon, Mokuba and Cammy were sent to retrieve him once hearing that Okami would be stepping out for business. The mother would be home but too busy cleaning the kitchen.

Gathered away from the Inuki residence, Yusuke, Kuwabara, Kurama, Hiei and Botan were standing by to wait for the children to return.

"So, I heard Himura didn't take it so well when he found out about what Aoshi did to Yui-chan," Kuwabara said. "Right, Urameshi?"

"Yeah, Yui told me everything. She wasn't even supposed to come with us since Himura wanted to prevent her. But she insisted on coming. Now we have Mokuba Kaiba, one of her other friends, coming with us."

"This has been a rather shocking turn of events since last night. I feel sorry for the poor boy," Botan sighed sadly.

"Botan, I understand you had to retrieve Cammy-chan?" Kurama asked the ferry girl.

"Yes and I had a little chit chat with her Miko sister, Rei Hino. I told her I was an acquaintance of Yusuke and she seemed rather weary of my presence," Botan spoke up. "Then, once Cammy had willingly asked her sister, she was allowed to come. Apparently, she told her sister about the incident but Cammy-chan made no mention of Aoshi."

"Yes and a wise move on her part. Had she mentioned anything Aoshi and the Miko might have prevented her from coming with us," Kurama nodded.

"I just hope those girls and their little digimon friend can get Aoshi out of there. Though, I don't know if we should have done this behind his dad's back," Kuwabara said.

"Are you kidding? He called us dogs last night. I may hate my position, but I know I've been through enough hell to accept what I've become," Yusuke spoke up. "If he has a beef with us, then I want nothing to do with him. Besides, he's apart of a demon wolf clan! He shouldn't have any reason to complain about my job as a Spirit Detective!"

"I had thought you'd get used to it, Yusuke," Hiei remarked snidely. "Demons from the Makai would develop deep grudges against those who serve under King Enma and Koenma. Believe me. I'm still not fond of you."

"But you respect Yusuke," Kurama stated. "That's what Hiei is trying to say."

As Kurama made his comment, Hiei simply snorted and slightly turned his head away. Yusuke nodded in reply and turned to find the children running by towards him.

"Hey, I see them! Over here, kids!" Yusuke called out to the children.

"Yusuke-kun!" Yui responded to the Spirit Detective. "We've managed to bring along Aoshi-kun!"

Noticing Aoshi walking behind the girls, Mokuba and Dark Gabumon, Yusuke lowered his hand and noticed sadness across the boy's face. It was painfully obvious Aoshi was still upset with his father and learning the revelation of his true nature.

"That poor kid. After everything his father had told him, I'd be upset, too. There's no doubt Aoshi already has developed a deep grudge with his father. Just when you're forced to reveal to your two best friends that you're actually a half demon, everything just goes completely out of whack."

"Yusuke-kun! We managed to sneak Aoshi out through his window. Nobody was home but his mother," Cammy approached the Spirit Detective.

"Man, I never thought sneaking someone out would be that easy," Mokuba commented.

"I just think this was a bad idea. I mean what if his father finds out?" Dark Gabumon asked the group.

"Don't you worry, little guy," Kuwabara assured the rookie digimon. "You just let us handle him."

"So, have you arranged a ride for us to take out of the city?" Kurama asked Yusuke.

"There's a bus station around the corner from here, and the Four O'clock to Kyoto passes by Genkai's shrine," Yusuke assured the group.

"Well, that's awfully self assuring," Botan sighed.

Yui took notice of Aoshi and embraced him affectionately. She couldn't feel but sympathy for her closest friend after learning about his half demonic nature. Patting his back, she calmed the boy and took him by his hand.

"C'mon, Aoshi, you've been moping since we got you out. You should be excited to go on this expedition!" Mokuba tried cheering the half breed boy.

"It'll be all right, Aoshi. Yusuke-kun and the others will have a talk with your dad," Yui assured the young boy. "It'll be all right. At least you're with me."

Aoshi looked down at Yui's shoulder and noticed the bandages over her injury. He slightly turned away and shuddered.

"Don't blame yourself for what you did, Aoshi. This injury is my own stupid fault. I shouldn't have approached you like that. Look, Aoshi-kun, we're going to be seeing Genkai. Remember you suggested I'd see her? Well, Yusuke-kun has arranged a meeting with her today. We're going to be taking a bus ride to get there."

"I see..." the boy whispered. "That's good. At least you'll get to see her. Now you can figure out the reason why you can use spirit energy."

"Yeah and it's about time I'd say," Yui nodded.

"Yeah and to see if I have any special spiritual powers," Mokuba spoke up. "I know my brother doesn't believe I do and thinks I'm watching too many movies."

"Yui-chan, I'm not sure we should be around these guys. They seem like trouble makers to me, especially Yusuke," Dark Gabumon whispered into Yui's ear.

"Aw, don't be such worry wart, Dark Gabumon."

"If you're not careful, you'll end up just like him! You'll become a delinquent!"

"Please, don't say that to him!" Yui covered Dark Gabumon's mouth and nodded her head. "He's doing us a favor by taking us to Genkai. Please, at least try to stay on his good side."

"Fine," the digimon scoffed. "But I'm not so sure about those two."

"You mean Hiei and Kurama? Oh, c'mon, now. Hiei might be a bit of a shady kind of guy, but Kurama's nice," Yui reassured her digimon partner.

"Geez, I wonder what's his deal?" Mokuba turned towards Dark Gabumon.

"Hey! Are we going to be chit chatting or are we going to get to the bus station? I hear the next one won't come in until eleven!" Yusuke reminded the group members.

"C'mon, Yui-chan! Aoshi-kun! We don't want to miss the bus!" Cammy tagged along with Yusuke and the others.

"Wait up!" Yui responded. "Let's go, Aoshi-kun. Ok?"

"Yeah..."

Yui and Mokuba led Aoshi down the street to follow Cammy and the Spirit Detective team. Dark Gabumon rushed off to catch up with everyone as he had been the last one to be left behind.

"WAIT UP GUYS! DON'T LEAVE ME!" Dark Gabumon screamed out. "Why am I the one to be always left behind! Man, I need to exercise more! No more TV dinners for me!"

With Dark Gabumon already caught up with the group, the dark figure who has followed Yui's friend was watching from behind an alleyway. His eyes flashed a crimson glow once his eyes had caught sight of the departing Spirit Detective team. Yui was the one person he had specifically targeted and would at last get a chance to confront her. His objective was unclear but there was no doubt he's a threat to the child. Then, within an instant as people passed along by, the figure was gone. He was off to follow Yui and her friends to Genkai's temple for the first and last confrontation.

Barely managing to catch their bus, Yusuke and the group bought their tickets and boarded the bus bound for Kyoto. One of the stops on this route would be near Genkai's temple, but it would still take them a few hours to arrive. Kurama estimated they would arrive there by at least 7:30 PM. Unbeknownst to the Spirit Detectives, however, the dark figure hid underneath the bus and masked its demonic ki to prevent the team from detecting his presence. The trip was set to begin and it would be three and a half hours before they arrived at Genkai's temple.

---

West Shibuya/Tenchu Apartment Complex/Apt # 234/4:05 PM

Already gathered together at the apartment of Minako and Makoto, the girls, Mamoru and Vega were discussing their plans for the night club. Apparently, their plans were to arrive there by 7:15. Since it was Saturday, it wouldn't be as crowded which they would have preferred. Makoto set down a tray of small sandwiches for her friends to snack on as they converse.

Minako picked up a sandwich and stuffed it down her mouth. Mimicking the blonde, Usagi swallowed her sandwich whole. The others watched the two blonde girls making complete pigs out of themselves with sweat drops dripping down their foreheads.

"You could at least chew with your mouths closed," Makoto sighed.

"Sorry, Mako-chan, but your sandwiches are always the best!" the two blondes exclaimed in unison.

"At least leave us some," Setsuna remarked as she sipped her cup of tea. "Thank you for providing us tea, Makoto."

"No problem! I'm always here to provide everyone's hospitality!" the brunette winked.

"So, I heard that Mako will be meeting us there," Ami spoke up.

"Yeah, he'll meet us there. I got a call from him this morning."

"I know you and I are going to have some good time together," Vega smiled as he leaned next to the genius girl. "Can you dance?"

"Um, well, I really don't have good dance experience. I'm afraid I can get pretty clumsy when it comes to that, Vega," Ami blushed slightly.

"Don't worry. I'll teach you the basics and lead the way."

"Thank you, Vega. I would be so appreciative."

"Ok, guys. You know why we came here," Haruka spoke out from a corner with Michiru by her side. "So the plan is for 7:15? Are we going to be doing anything before that?"

"Actually, we're not so sure ourselves, Haruka-san," Rei nodded her head 'no'. "We've only planned this out yesterday. Does everyone have something nice to wear for tonight?"

"It's not like we're going to a formal dance, Rei-chan," Usagi said. "It's just a nightclub and I'm sure Minako-chan is going to get drunk again."

"OVER MY DEAD BODY!" the Miko ranted out. "Minako-chan, can you at least be on your best behavior tonight? Please? That means no overdrinking."

"I promise, Rei-chan," Minako nodded in reply.

"Besides, I'll be watching her," Hotaru raised her hand.

"Hotaru, you're a minor though," Mamoru pointed out.

"Welcome back to Japan, Mamoru-san," the young girl crossed her arms. "I'm sixteen and can still go to nightclubs as long as I don't drink. It's not like I drink alcohol, anyway."

"I can assure you that Minako-chan will be on her best behavior," Setsuna nodded her head towards the blonde.

"What is this? Pick on poor Minako-chan day?" Minako scoffed and turned away.

"We just don't want to get kicked out after you make a complete fool out of yourself. I'll never forget the night you ran across town and blurting out Spanish words," Rei sighed and tried to forget the high school graduation party.

"Oh yeah! That was great! I'll never forget that day, Minako-chan!" Usagi laughed out and put an arm around her friend.

"Yes, very appropriate, Minako-chan," Michiru nodded her head and sipped her cup of tea.

"Hey isn't there a karaoke set and stage there?" Makoto asked the girls.

"Yeah, there is! Ooo, I'm going to demonstrate my idol skills on stage!" Minako squealed with delight. "Look out because Japan's next top idol is coming on stage!"

"I know I'll be there to hear you sing," Usagi smiled and showed support for her friend. "I'm excited on the day you become an Idol. I'll be the first to buy your CD."

As the two blondes continued to converse on about idol singing, Rei turned around and glared at the two Senshi she had conflict with recently. Haruka and Michiru returned a glare directly towards the Miko. They were still unhappy with the decision she made to train Takato.

"I'm surprised you two even showed up," Rei said as she approached the Outer pair. "After that argument we had, I figured you would try to stop me from training Takato-kun."

"We only came because Usagi has returned," Haruka snorted and crossed her arms.

"Haruka is right. We'll stop you when we have to," Michiru said.

"So you two were just all talk after all. Figures," Rei turned her back on them. "Looks like you two are afraid of confronting me yourselves. Because believe me, I won't be merciful like Usagi. If you lay one hand on Takato, I'll personally kick your asses myself."

"Is that a threat, Rei-chan?" Haruka seethed.

However, Michiru was quick to restrain her lover with one hand. She gave a glare directly at the Miko.

"Rei-chan, let's just enjoy our evening together for Usagi's sakes. Don't go ruining it for us," Michiru directly told the girl.

"I won't be ruining anything. I'll make sure this night is worth while and Usagi will be happy. I'll see to it that she has the best time of her life," Rei muttered.

Suddenly, a hand reached out and tapped Rei on her shoulder. The Miko spun around to find a concerned Usagi.

"Is there something wrong, Rei-chan?"

"No, Usagi, I was just finishing up my conversation with Haruka and Michiru now," Rei looked back at the Outer pair and walked beside Usagi.

"Rei-chan, what were you talking about?" Usagi whispered to her friend. "Is it about Takato-kun?"

"We'll talk about it later at the club, ok?"

"All right, but please don't stay mad at Haruka-san and Michiru-san," the blonde looked sadly at the Miko.

"I'll try Usagi, but it's going to be difficult," Rei sighed and sat down on the sofa next to her closest friend. "I'm also thinking about Cammy-chan."

"She'll be in good hands with her friends, Rei-chan. You just need to relax and enjoy yourself tonight. Hey, here's an idea. Why not join in with Minako-chan in a dual karaoke? We all know you have a beautiful singing voice."

"Well, it's been a while since I've sang a song," Rei smiled warmly. "I remember that song I song I sang for you guys that one night. Oh Starry Night..."

"Yeah, and I'm sure you can provide Minako-chan some backup," Ami nodded in agreement.

"We're looking forward to it," Hotaru said.

"We've got about three hours to spare," Mamoru looked at his watch.

"Yeah, how about some poker?" Vega pulled out a deck of cards. "I'm in the mood for some cards."

"As long as it's not strip poker," Makoto muttered as she looked towards Minako.

With the group still conversing with each other, Haruka and Michiru kept quiet all throughout. They were still obviously upset with the way Rei approached them. However, at least for tonight, they will put aside their grudge to celebrate Usagi's temporary return home. They watched Rei and Usagi sharing a heartfelt conversation when Haruka suddenly sensed a dark premonition.

"Why do I have a terrible feeling something is going to happen tonight?" Haruka thought.

Michiru took notice of her lover looking a bit distraught and wondered what had bothered her.

"What do you sense, Haruka? Are the shadows from the heavens looming closer than we think?"

---

Domino City/4:15 PM

In the city district of Domino, a familiar blonde-haired young woman was seen strolling down the street. She looked around the familiar sites of where she dueled during the Battle City tournament. It wasn't too long ago since then. She actually had many friends to accompany her, including Joey and his friends. Now, she was all alone despite having been reunited with Serenity. Deep down, she wanted to make things right and publicly apologize to Joey.

"To think I had friends months ago and there were some of the best people I knew. But Joey was the best of the bunch. Hell, he actually made me laugh," Mai chuckled to herself as she remembered Joey's childish antics. "I can't believe it wasn't that long ago."

Passing by, she looked down at her watch. It was exactly 4:15 PM. She was going to bide her time before she headed out to the local Crazy Dragon Night Club for drinks.

"Just a little less than three hours. I'll get there at least by 6:30 so I won't deal with large crowd. Then, I'll get some drinks and..."

Before she had a chance to finish her sentence, she noticed a group of familiar faces from the other side of the street. To her shock, it was Yugi and his friends. One was a tall teen that had brown hair with a pointy-tip. The other was a cute, teenage girl with short, wavy brown hair. Another was an older guy with jet black hair, green eyes, and a six-sided die hanging from his ear. There was also a short boy with a pyramid necklace with a chain around it. The most notable was a tall, blonde-haired boy and this one Mai was the fondest of. She picked up a newspaper and placed it in front of her face to prevent from the gang from seeing her.

"It's them! Joey is with them! I can't show my face now. I'm not ready. How can I possibly live up to Serenity's promise? I'd be a cold bitch if I didn't keep my promise to such a sweet girl. Joseph, you're looking well. That's what counts, but I've got to know what you guys are up to."

Walking across the street with the newspaper in front of her, she walked in close enough to eavesdrop on their conversation. They did not even know she was standing a few feet away. Mai began to overhear Yugi's outburst over the loss of his God cards.

"We've searched everywhere guys!" Yugi panted as he wiped his forehead. "Where could they have gone?"

"Well, there's no way we have of reaching contact with the rich boy," Joey scoffed. "What if his little retirement is just a sham just for him to steal your God cards?"

"I seriously doubt it, Joey. Kaiba wouldn't stoop low as to desperately steal my cards."

"I don't know where else to look, Yugi. We've even had Duke tag along and help us," Tea said.

"That sucks that it happened so suddenly, Yugi," Duke nodded. "We've even talked to some of the well known duelists."

"Not to mention me and Joey nearly beat the snot out of Rex and Weevil," Tristan scoffed. "But it wasn't them either."

"What am I going to do? I don't have my God cards and I rightfully won them," Yugi lowered his head and kicked a rock away. "Now I just have a regular deck."

"Yug, your deck still beats the crap out of everyone else's. I mean only a few duelists can ever rival you, me included!" Joey pointed to himself. "So, when are we going to duel again, bud?"

"I don't know, Joey. Not now..."

"Well, this is getting us nowhere. We have no lead on who stole your cards," Tea sighed and immediately had an idea. "You know what would be a good way to cool off and relax? We can go to the Crazy Dragon Night Club in Shibuya. I hear they have a karaoke!"

"That sounds like a plan, Tea. It's a good thing we're over sixteen since they won't allow anyone in under that age. As long as you guys hang with me, it should be fine. We still can't drink yet though."

"Shucks and I've wanted to try out a martini, shaken, not stirred" Joey threw out his James Bond impersonation.

"You're not getting any, Joey. Too bad," Tea looked at Joey with a crossed look.

"Good point," the blonde said. "Besides, I'd rather not end up like my old man."

"So, is that all right, Yugi? We can continue searching tomorrow," Tristan asked the duelist.

"Don't sweat it, Yugi. We will find those cards," Duke assured the spiky-haired teen. "If we have fun, we can relax, get some sleep and then continue on the hunt."

"Thanks guys. I really needed a little cheering up anyways," Yugi nodded with slight disappointment on his face. "What time will we go?"

"I was thinking we could use a bus to get us there," Tea suggested. "It'll take at least two hours since there will be many stops along the way."

"C'mon, last one to the bus has to do karaoke first!" Joey dashed off ahead.

"HEY! WE'RE NOT GOING TO SING!" the group called out and chased Joey down.

With the group on hot pursuit for Joey, Mai dropped the newspaper and nodded her head with a smirk.

"They're going to the same club as I am. Finally, I can confront Joey there myself and get this over with. But, do I even have the guts to face him myself? No, I can't let Serenity down. I made a promise and I'm going to keep it. Joseph, it's going to be good to see you again, but I doubt you share the same feelings for me as you did before. I betrayed our friendship. All right, Mai, it's time to make things right," Mai strolled down across the street and twirled a lock of her blonde hair. "Wow, and Yugi lost his God cards? I wonder who the thief is. Whoever it is will not keep them for long. That I know for sure."

Walking off, Mai was on her way to follow Yugi's group and confront Joey. Would the teen be forgiving for Mai or will there be a heated conflict between the two former friends? There were now only a few hours before the eventual reunion at the night club.

Oh, and speaking of the God Cards...

---

Digital World/Within Demon's Fiend Castle/5:15 PM

Within the underground laboratory of Black Guilmon, a massive outburst was heard and caused nearly the entire castle to rumble. Numerous Vilemon and Bakemon few out in alarm of this certain dark reptile's whiny cries.

"YOU IDIOT! YOU ONLY MANAGED TO GAIN TWO OF THE GOD CARDS!"

Dropping down to his knees, Skull Satanmon bowed his head down and begged for mercy. The furious Black Guilmon held the two God Cards, Obelisk and Slifer, in his right hand. Standing in the background were Yamidramon and Atolmdramon.

"I'm sorry, but I had somehow lost it when I was confronted by those Dra-Warrior jerks! I swear they must have pick-pocketed it out of my grasp!"

"Well, I sort of believe him. The dumb idiot would have a tendency of losing things when he isn't looking," Atolmdramon sighed.

"That makes sense. There's no doubt I can agree with that," nodded Yamidramon.

"Argh! Just one card away and I could have used the cards' power sources to help build us a device to find the seven pieces of Valmarmon! We were THIS close!"

"Look! I said I was sorry! Maybe we can go back and attack them! I mean Lord Demon can assist us!"

"Yes, but they have Imperialdramon! Have you ever thought of that?" Black Guilmon growled as he slammed a fist against Skull Satanmon's head.

"Um, well, no. I never thought he'd be stronger than Lord Demon."

"You fool! Of course, I have the ability to digivolve into Chaos Gallantmon and can provide Lord Demon the back-up he needs. But then we'll have the Dra-Warriors track us down. Demon and I worked hard to find refuge within an isolated territory. Even the Dra-Warriors' intelligence can't find us with the satellites that are projecting protective barriers to conceal our location? We're invisible to them by radar and by sight!"

"Really? I didn't know that," the skeleton digimon shrugged.

"You don't know anything, bonehead. All you know are burgers! That's all you have any knowledge on!" Black Guilmon exclaimed and placed the two God Cards on his table. "I'll extract as much power from these cards as I can, but I doubt we'll get any results. The God Card of Ra would have provided us the enormous amount to build us a tracking device strong enough to locate the seven pieces."

"Hey, but we really don't need to revive Valmarmon, do we?"

"Not really, but Black Guilmon and Demon are determined to do so," Yamidramon answered. "If we had gained enough forces, we would take over this side of the Digital Realm and force Zhuqiaomon out of his throne."

"The problem is that the Dra-Warriors will be there to cover his turkey butt," Black Guilmon said while studying the two cards.

"Couldn't we just call Piedmon, Machinedramon and the other bad boy digimon in this realm?" Atolmdramon suggested.

"No as it appears Demon and Piedmon do not see eye to eye. Piedmon, too, wants to find the seven pieces."

"Then we should at least make a treaty, Black Guilmon," Yamidramon stated.

"I doubt that will ever work. We viral-types really don't believe in negotiations. Unless of course, there is a hefty price to go along with it."

"Well, we did manage to recruit Puppetmon to our side," Skull Satanmon pointed out. "Then you have me, Marine Devimon and Lady Devimon. Of course, we also have General Scorpionus."

"True and there are still some Scrabmon running loose," Black Guilmon reminded his colleagues. "We should start recruiting as soon as possible. We wouldn't want Piedmon and Machinedramon to gain men to join them. Of course, we need to remain low profile. There's also the trouble of those invaders that have attacked Earth recently. Even with all of our resources, we cannot hope to compete whatever is attempting to attack Earth."

"So, we're pretty much confined here for a while," Yamidramon sighed. "I knew it would come down to this."

"In that case, I can eat as many cheeseburgers while supplies last!" Skull Satanmon opened up a cabinet filled with burgers.

Black Guilmon quickly panicked as he watched the burgers fall down out of the cabinet and upon Skull Satanmon. The dark reptile quickly moved in to protect his blueprints for the tracking device.

"HEY! NOT ON MY BLUEPRINTS YOU FOOL!"

Buried underneath a pile of burgers, Skull Satanmon lifted his head out and swallowed a mouthful. Black Guilmon let out a sigh of relief once he realized the blueprints were clean.

"Oh, thank goodness. Skull Satanmon, don't ever put your blasted burgers inside my cabinets, unless you want to be dissected bone by freaking bone!" Black Guilmon yelled out and pulled out a knife.

"Um, what? Did you say something?" Skull Satanmon asked the viral reptile.

Black Guilmon face-palmed himself and dropped down on his backside. The skeleton digimon continued eating happily like a child much to Black Guilmon's dismay.

There would another chance to implement a plan to attack the Dra-Warriors to gain the Ra card. Unfortunately, they never knew that specific card was absorbed into Imperialdramon's body. Until then, Black Guilmon and his cronies would have to deal with more of Skull Satanmon's stupidity.

---

Shinjuku/Shinjuku Central Park/6:45 PM

Far off on the other side of Tokyo, within the Shinjuku District, the four Tamers were seen walking down into the park to attempt to pick up on the training the Senshi had give them. Takato, Rika, Henry and Himura were walking down into the forest with their digimon watching them from one side. On another side, Kazu, Guardromon, Kenta, Marine Angemon, Jeri, Felinismon and Phillipe were more spectators to watch the four Tamers implement their training regime.

Turning to face the other three Tamers, Takato clapped his hands together and dropped them to his sides. He shuts his eyes and creates a flame aura. Everyone watched in awe at the demonstration by the young Matsuda. He concentrated on the flow of his fire and chanted to himself in a Shinto language taught to him by Sailor Mars. The flames slightly calmed under his chants. Then, in an instant, the boy opened his hands to reveal flames.

"Wow, now that's sweet!" Kazu watched in awe. "I wish I could create flames!"

"That Sailor chick really did a good job in training Takato," Kenta said. "I mean he's got to be the luckiest kid in freaking Tokyo!"

"Don't forget Rika, Himura and Henry were also trained by Sailor Mars' fellow comrades," Jeri reminded them. "Those are very lucky if you ask me."

"Himura, you're one incredible friend," Phillipe observed the four Tamers, specifically his best friend.

Takato closed his hands and let out a deep sigh of relief. The flame aura dissipated once his spirit had calmed. Mars had taught the boy well about control.

"Guess you're in complete control of your powers, aren't you goggle head? You should have seen what thunder girl taught me," Rika clapped her hands together to create a ball of electricity. "And this is just the beginning, boys."

"Yeah, look what Venus taught us to do with our powers," Himura pointed his finger towards a metal pole and activated his magnetic power to levitate the pole off the ground. "She told me to keep my mind clear when I perform my techniques."

"Same here, except I can lift earth off the ground without even pointing my hands," Henry said with his arms crossed.

Then, several pieces of earth started to uplift off the ground and encircled Henry. The boy had a smug look on his face.

"Try beating that you guys! Nobody is better than Henry I say!" Terriermon declared and hopped on his partner's head.

"No, I disagree, rabbit dog," Inumon replied. "Himura is more impressive with moving metal. Besides magnetic powers so kick the crap out of lifting rocks with telekinesis!"

"You take it back, mutt boy! Henry's better!"

"Will you two buffoons knock it off?" Renamon sighed and nodded her head. "All four of them have improved greatly thanks to the Sailor Senshi training."

"Got that right," Rika smirked. "Though, I have to say goggle head is an even faster learner than us."

"What can I say? It's a natural talent I have." Takato shrugged. "I can adapt quickly. Look how fast I learned how to duel with Duel Monsters."

"But I heard you received the toughest training of the four of us," Himura said.

"Yeah, Mars was a pretty strict teacher and pushed me to my limits. But she really brought out the best results," Takato stated while looking back to his training.

"So, you think you guys are ready to take the next group of whacko aliens?" Kazu asked the group.

"If you ask me, I think they're ready take on a whole group of them," Felinismon replied. "Then again, I could be wrong. We digimon have been getting our butts kicked."

"C'mon, guys, I think you guys have done well to help Takato and the others," Jeri cheered her digimon up.

"Yeah, but next time how about evolving into mega?" Kenta suggested. "Right, Marine Angemon?"

"Pi! Pi!"

"Considering your partner is a mega but I doubt he'd make any difference against these monsters," Guardromon pointed out.

"Guilmon, that's something to consider. You can digivolve into Gallantmon when I'm in trouble. We're not going to neglect any of you just because we've gained these new nifty powers," Takato stated.

"That's right," Himura nodded in agreement. "Make sure to become Youkai Inumon next time."

"Right, Himura!"

"You know we should also ask for Ryo's help. Wherever he is, he would definitely be helpful," Henry remembered the Akiyama boy.

"Ryo? Whatever for? We have powers here you know?" Rika reminded Henry. "We can kick these aliens' butts ourselves if we have to!"

Immediately spinning around in alarm, Takato was quick with his reflexives and saw a blast hurtling towards them. He called out to his friends in warning.

"You guys! Get down!" the goggle head warned his friends.

With that said, the children managed to duck under and Takato quickly erected a flame shield around his friends. The blast dissipated against the shield projected by the boy. Everyone, including the digimon, turned towards one corner to find the chimera monster, Rajolyte. It held its scythe in one hand and stepped out into the open. The digimon and the four Tamers were prepared for yet anther battle with yet another Rajita.

"So, you think you could catch us off guard with that sneak attack?" Takato called out.

"Who said I fired the blast?" Rajolyte chuckled.

"What!" Himura exclaimed. "Wait! Over by the tree! That Rajita we dealt with yesterday is here!"

Before long, another blast came shooting out of the trees. This time Rika quickly shot out an electric projectile at the beam and cancelled it out in the process.

"Damn! That was another close one!" Rika cursed as her eyes set on the tree. "Come on out! You're not fooling anyone!"

Uncloaking himself and dropping down from the tree, Chameleo chuckled and stood straight up. His eyes were locked directly on the four Tamers.

"Good perceptions, children. Your keen senses are better since you've become one with your beasts," Chameleo stated. "You are have already adapted well with your powers."

"Pal, they've adapted to their powers a long time ago and you're going to get your butt kicked again!" Kazu exclaimed.

"Yeah! How do you like them apples?" Kenta cried out.

"Boys, if I were you, I'd stay quiet. This guy doesn't seem the type to take threats from fools like you," Felinismon remarked. "Besides, I have Jeri to protect."

"Man, this isn't going to be good," Phillipe stated. "Himura! Show these two jerks just what you're made of!"

"Oh, I'm going to do more than that, Phillipe," Himura smirked and clasped his hands together. "I'm tearing these jokers to shreds!"

Unsheathing his claws out of his hands, Himura faced the two Rajita soldiers and stepped into a battle stance.

"Why don't we show these losers just how well the Sailor Senshi have taught us and put our training to good use?" Henry asked his comrades.

"You bet I'm ready. I wanted to try out my new tricks on these idiots," Rika formed a funnel cloud around her.

"Then, let's give these two hell," Takato clenched his right fist and called out his transformation phrase. "PHOENIX SPIRIT! SUZAKU!"

"DRAGON SPIRIT! SEIRYUU!"

"TURTLE SPIRIT! GENBU!"

"TIGER SPIRIT! BYAKKO!"

"Hey, don't forget about us!" Guilmon exclaimed. "Guilmon SHINKA! GROWLMON! Growlmon CHOU SHINKA! WAR GROWLMON!"

"Renamon SHINKA! KYUUBIMON! Kyuubimon CHOU SHINKA! TAOMON!"

"Terriermon SHINKA! GARGOMON! Gargomon CHOU SHINKA! RAPIDMON!"

"Inumon SHINKA! HELL INUMON! Hell Inumon CHOU SHINKA! INFERNO INUMON!"

"Ho-ho! Don't forget about us!" Felinismon shouted and sprang out onto the battle.

"Away I go! Kazu! You watch over the others!" Guardromon called to his Tamer.

"Right! Leave it to me!" Kazu saluted his digimon.

Rajolyte and Chameleo faced off with the four Beast Warriors and six digimon. The faces of the villainous duo twisted into serious glares. Rajolyte was the first to make a movement and charged across with his scythe in hand. He swung it into a spinning motion in hopes of cutting the Tamers' heads off. Suzakato flew up overhead alongside Seirika. Henbu lifted a piece of earth from the ground to let the scythe slice it down in half. Himakko used his magnetic powers to try to remove the weapon out of his hand. Rajolyte was forced to let go of the weapon which twisted around so that the blade pointed directly at Rajolyte.

"Nice work, Himura! Let him have it!" Inferno Inumon cheered his Tamer on.

"Mind if I give this back?" Himakko chuckled and pointed directly at the Rajita.

With his magnetic powers, the weapon flew directly at Rajolyte. The weapon looked like it would plunge through his chest. However, Chameleo was quickly caught the weapon in time before it struck its intended target. He quickly teleported the weapon out of sight and faced the Tamers.

"A nice attempt there, young one, but we will not be so easily defeated," Chameleo snapped his fingers and shot a beam directly at the Beast Tamers.

The projectile struck the ground across from the Tamers and caused them to get blown back slightly. Meanwhile Suzakato and Seirika shielded themselves from the incoming debris.

"So, he wants to play?" Seirika glared at Chameleo and prepared to attack. "I'm more then happy to strike this lame-o down!"

"Let's be careful here, Rika," Suzakato warned his friend.

"Here! Let me have at shot them!" Rapidmon crossed his arms and released a green-triangular projectile. "TRI-BEAM!"

Catching sight of the triangle beam, Rajolyte caught it with his hands and PUNCHED through it. It exploded into a cloud of data. Rapidmon gasped out in shock and desperately fired away his missiles. The Chimera simply stopped the missiles as they exploded against an erected green barrier. The smoke cleared during the aftermath to reveal an unscathed Rajolyte.

"Crap... My attacks aren't even fazing them! Why am I even bothering?" Rapidmon shouted in frustration.

"Allow me to take them on your behalf, Rapidmon!" Inferno Inumon exclaimed as he charged ahead.

"No, Inferno Inumon! That's not wise!" Himakko called out as he gave chase to his partner.

"Well, the dog wants a piece of us, Rajolyte," Chameleo chuckled. "I'll leave him to you. I'll take the boy."

"Yes! I've got this one!" Rajolyte charged across and roared out.

As Inferno Inumon charged closer, he spun himself into a funnel-like motion and unleashed a black fire tornado at the Rajita.

"INFERNO TORNADO!"

The tornado immediately drew the Rajita warrior in and scorched him in a shower of black flames. However, the Rajita seemed to be unaffected by the attack and leaped out through the top. Escaping out of the funnel, he turned around and kicked the funnel straight up into the skies. As the attack exploded into mid-air, people saw this and started to run out of the park. Rajolyte jumped down in front of Inferno Inumon and delivered a punch that sent him hurtling across into the open.

"Inumon!" Himakko exclaimed.

"Hey, pay attention to me!" Chameleo laughed out and fired a finger beam at his adversary.

Quickly putting up his claws, the beam was deflected and sent skidding through the ground. Himakko jumped out in front of the alien and tried to slash him with his claws.

"STEEL SWIPE!"

Chameleo was quick to catch his hand and kicked him in the chest. He then Judo-flipped Himakko and tossed him out of the brushes into the open. Chameleo caught his breath for a moment but not long as Henbu uplifted the ground around the Rajita.

"TERRA TUMBLE!"

Chameleo jumped out of the way just in time before the earth threw him off balance. He retaliated by firing a beam. Henbu pressed his hand on the ground and uplifted a piece of stone. The beam struck the stone and shattered it into pieces.

"Nicely done, Henry!" Rapidmon called out. "All right, bucko! Try that cheap shot on me!"

Before Chameleo attacked, the Chimera Rajita came charging at full speed and knocked Rapidmon back. The cyborg digimon was sent flying out of the brushes and crumpled on the ground.

"Shouldn't have spoken too soon," Rapidmon coughed. "It feels like a train just hit me! Just how do these punks get so strong?"

Raising her trident staff overhead, the clouds in the heavens started to turn black. There was a loud rumble of thunder and Seirika was chanting out. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning struck the trident. The trident was pointed directly at the two Rajita. Calling out her attack phrase, a large array of thunder bolts shot across.

"THUNDER TRIDENT FURY!"

The powerful bolts struck the ground around the two Rajita aliens. Rajolyte received the most damage from the bolts and jolted violently. Suzakato seized the opportunity and pointed a palm directly at Chameleo.

"FIREPALM BLAST!"

The flamethrower attack emanated out of the fire warrior's right palm and caught Chameleo in a fire circle. Suzakato flew down directly towards the confined Chameleo and slammed against him. War Growlmon charged out across and knocked Rajolyte back with his tail. The Chimera Rajita was sent hurtling back and far off out of the park itself.

"And he's just sent him right out of the park!" Guardromon exclaimed.

"Yah, but he's out where there are people! We have to stop him!" Felinismon charged out across.

"Yes, let's go!" Taomon followed in pursuit of the feline digimon.

"No joke! Let's go, Rika!" Suzakato called to his friend and flew off out of the park.

"Right behind ya, goggle head!" Seirika replied and followed the fire warrior.

Meanwhile, Guardromon tended to the fallen Rapidmon. Hell Inumon struggled to lift himself up and stepped towards where Himakko was getting up on his feet.

"Himura..."

"I'll be just fine, Inumon," Himakko replied as he dusted himself. "But that guy sure packs a wallop."

"Humph, don't think we're finished," Chameleo lifted himself off the ground. "How about we play a game of chase?"

As soon as he said that, the Rajita disappeared out of sight and reappeared out in the open. He quickly fled to lead his enemies out.

"He's getting away!" Rapidmon exclaimed. "Get back here!"

"He's trying to lead us out and we're definitely going after him," Henbu stated. "Himakko! Inferno Inumon! Follow us! Guardromon, you stay and look after the others!"

"Leave it to me," Guardromon responded. "You go and stop that maniac."

"Follow me, guys!" Henbu said and ran off in pursuit of Chameleo.

"Wait until I sink my claws into him," Himakko growled as he hopped on top of a nearby manhole cover, using his magnetic powers to make himself levitate.

"Don't worry, we'll get him, Himura. I guarantee it," Inferno Inumon reassured his partner. "That big idiot partner of his is also going to regret making me look like a chump!"

"Hey, wait for me!" Rapidmon flew off into the distance.

"Man, I hope they can stop those two monsters," Kenta said as he watched Rapidmon disappear.

"Phillipe, you going to be all right?" Jeri approached the boy.

"Yeah, I'll be fine and I know Himura will do just as well," Phillipe turned towards the direction everyone departed. "Prove me wrong, Himura."

-

Rajolyte charged across the streets of the Shinjuku District. The people were scurrying away in masses to avoid contact with the angry Rajita beast. Slamming a fist through a cab's windshield, he lifted the vehicle up by one hand and hurled it aside. Suzakato flew above the streets and was in pursuit of the retreating monster. He shot out fire blasts through his hands and struck Rajolyte across the back. The force knocked him back across.

War Growlmon flew across with Taomon and Seirika accompanying him. They were tempted to attack but allowed Suzakato to use any method of stopping the Rajita.

"He's getting away! I'm ready to attack whenever Takato wants me," War Growlmon said.

"Not yet, War Growlmon. I sense that this creature is luring us out," Taomon replied.

"Yeah, I agree with you," Seirika nodded her head. "This guy doesn't seem like the type to run away."

"Well in that case, I say we attack now," War Growlmon declared.

"Not with these people in the way," said Seirika.

Suddenly, Rajolyte stopped and turned around into a street corner. Suzakato increased his flame aura and sped up. He made a quick u-turn and left a trail of flames along his path. Once he stopped, he was decked with a clothesline by Rajolyte. The force sent Suzakato flying across into the distance.

"We're getting close to the Shibuya district... OH NO! TAKATO!" Seirika said as she saw Suzakato launched out across the streets.

"Hold on, Takato! I'm coming!" War Growlmon flies off to save his partner.

"I'll hold him off!" Taomon swooped down and threw out a projectile symbol at the Rajita.

Easily knocking Taomon's attack away, Rajolyte swung his fist and made contact with the incoming Taomon. The force of the punch sent the ultimate-level digimon flying through a windshield. Seirika dropped down from mid-air and stabbed one end of her staff through Rajolyte's back. The mutant roared out and wrapped his hands around the staff.

"You'll regret what you did to Taomon there, jackass!" Seirika cursed as she held on tightly. "I just hope goggle head can recover in time to get his butt back here."

"COMING THROUGH!" Rapidmon's voice echoed out from the distance.

Seirika turned around to find the others arriving at the site. Rapidmon was flying across the city. Henbu was riding across on top of rocks he had rooted up earlier. Inferno Inumon hopped on top of some cars with Himakko riding his manhole cover close behind.

"Inumon, did you really have to hop on top of these cars?" Himakko sighed and sniffed the air. "There! I see and definitely smell that bastard!"

"He is asking for it! I'm gonna get him for what he did to Taomon!" Inferno Inumon growled and jumped across.

Taomon slowly lifted herself off the windshield and saw Inferno Inumon leap over her.

"Inferno Inumon!"

"I'm going to avenge you, Taomon! I'm going to make this punk regret he ever touched you!"

"But you aren't any match for him! Oh, you stupid mongrel..." Taomon grumbled as she struggled to give chase to the dark canine digimon.

Chameleo reappeared above a traffic light post and taunted Rapidmon. This caused the cyborg to fly down and launch a missile at him. The Rajita simply phased out of the direction and let the missile blow away the sign.

"Chicken! Why don't you just hold still?"

"Why? I just love toying with you!" Chameleo laughed.

"Oh you won't be laughing for long, lizard boy," Felinismon whispered behind the Rajita.

Before he could react, Felinismon wrapped her arms around him to apply a bear hug. She tried tightening her grip but it was not enough to hold him in place. Chameleo phased out of her grasp and reappeared behind the feline digimon. He tapped her on the shoulder. As soon as she spun around, he punched her in the face and followed it up with an elbow into her gut. The feline fell back and was close to slamming onto a car. However, Rapidmon managed to quickly blitz across and catch the feline in his clutches.

"Ha and I thought cats were supposed to land on their feet?" Rapidmon joked.

"Ha, ha, very funny, rabbit," Felinismon snorted. "Damn, he caught me off guard!"

"And there he goes with his buddy! Hang on tight!" Rapidmon said as he flew across.

Luring out the Tamers and the digimon, the two Rajita soldiers escaped into the streets of the Shibuya District. They were able to quickly sense the presence of the Sailor Senshi nearby. Passing along by a pile of debris, the villains did not take into account that Suzakato was underneath it. Then, a powerful force of fire energy destroyed the debris and Suzakato emerged. He quickly powered up his flame shield and gave chase to the villain pair.

"Oh no! You're not getting away with that!" Suzakato exclaimed. "Wait! What are they planning on doing? They're luring us in but where?"

"To the Senshi, Takato, I have a feeling they would."

"In order to eliminate us both."

"That's right and we must stop them before they reach the Senshi! Hang in there, girls! We're not going to let these creeps find you!"

Meanwhile, as the Tamers and their digimon chased the two Rajita soldiers across, the two generals who released their subordinates watched the events unfold. Kuiiza and Morpheous were standing on top of a building. Apparently, they waited to see where the chase would eventually lead.

"They're getting close to the Senshi, Kuiiza. I can feel it."

"Yes, we shall kill two birds with one stone," Kuiiza nodded. "We'll be done with the Senshi and have those four children with the Beast powers destroyed in the process."

"And what if we fail?"

"It won't matter. Whether we succeed or fail, the entire planet is screwed. The invasion is not too far off, my fellow general. Hear the clock? Tick, tock. Tick, tock. That's the official countdown to the end of an era. At long last, Lord Ghidorah can take this wretched planet and it's going to be party time!"

"Yes, such a shame the Senshi won't live to enjoy it."

"You've got that right, Morpheous. Now, let's see where this will eventually lead," Kuiiza turned towards the direction into Shibuya. "I sense both Rajolyte and Chameleo will both fail, but like I said, it won't matter in the end. The Rajita will have this wretched planet!"

---

Crazy Dragon Nightclub/West Shibuya/7:45 PM

With all of the commotion in Shinjuku, the Shibuya district has yet to witness the high speed chase involving the two Rajita, the Tamers and the digimon. The Crazy Dragon Nightclub was already filled with a decent number of people, despite Saturdays being less popular than Fridays. Noticeable among the crowd were the Sailor Senshi, Mamoru, Mako Tsunami and Vega.

Sitting together at a round table, the group was having a conversation and drinking. In Hotaru's case, she was drinking cranberry juice on ice. Usagi was acting clingy to Mamoru much to the young man's delight. Vega was chatting with Ami. Over at the dance floor, Makoto and Mako were dancing together as the song Bring Me to Life by Evanescence was playing. The two were happily dancing with other. Makoto was seen moving her hips in motion with Mako behind her. She bent down far enough for Mako to embrace her from behind and gently lift her off the ground. Mako held Makoto up and then dropped her into his arms. The brunette smiled warmly at Mako and slipped down from his arms. Then, she got behind Mako and effortlessly held him up. The ocean duelist was stunned by the physical strength and ease Makoto demonstrated by lifting him up. Then, she gently dropped Mako into her arms and caught him.

"Wow, you truly are one of a kind, Mako-chan," Mako smiled while continuing to dance with Makoto.

"Thanks, Mako."

"You're really one strong girl if you can lift me like that."

"I've always been physically strong for some reason. I'm not built or anything, but I guess it's just a natural gift I have."

"And you aren't too shabby as a dancer, either," Mako said as he looked into Makoto's eyes. "I have to say you can be..."

"Can be what?"

"Well, you're a... you're a pretty sexy dancer, Mako-chan. I have to admit it."

Expecting a comment for the 'sexy' comment, Makoto simply smiled and brought Mako closer to her as she whispered in his ear. The male's ear twitched slightly as the tomboy whispered.

"Thanks, you're a pretty hot dancer yourself, sexy," Makoto spoke in a slightly seductive manner and winked to him.

"Wow," was all Mako had to say as his face blushed.

"I really meant that," Makoto smiled as she took Mako's hands and danced along with him. "How about a drink after this?"

"Sure, I'll buy, Mako-chan," Mako nodded and glared directly into Makoto's emerald green eyes. "You're so full of surprises, Mako-chan. The way you dance is flawless and your voice... My god that was such a seductive voice. I'm definitely glad I got to know such a unique young woman like you."

Meanwhile, back over at the table, Haruka and Michiru were sharing a conversation while Rei was leaning back on her seat. She stared up at the ceiling lights and around her surroundings. She noticed that nearly every girl was accompanied by a man. Rei would never regard herself as having a boyfriend or a man to accompany her. It was always her wish to remain single in order to remain a dedicated Miko. Then, it had occurred to her. She looked to Usagi, Ami and Makoto. They each all had men sharing some quality time and having pleasant conversations.

"What's wrong, Rei-chan?" Hotaru noticed Rei twiddling a lock of her raven hair.

"It's nothing, Hotaru-chan. I was just thinking about something," Rei sighed. "Who am I kidding? I don't need a boyfriend. I'm fine just the way I am. Usagi, Ami-chan and Mako-chan all have their boyfriends. Minako-chan still can't get over being a fan girl. Setsuna-san has no interest in any relationships and I doubt Hotaru-chan has any love interests. Haruka-san and Michiru-san are already in their own relationship. But, me? I think I'm happy the way I am. No boyfriends for me. They would simply be trouble. But, the way Usagi and Ami bring up that I have feelings for that Hiei character... Who are they kidding? I have no interest in a pint-sized little punk like him. I know I can do better than him."

"Hey, Rei-chan!" the ever-so cheery Minako called out. "How about we try out the karaoke machine? It's not full and we're practically the best singers here!"

"Yeah, that sounds like a great idea," Usagi nodded. "Go ahead, Rei-chan. We all know you have a beautiful voice!"

"You guys? I don't know. It's been a while since I've sung or written songs," Rei waved her hands out. "Maybe someone can take my place?"

"I have to agree with Usagi-chan," Ami smiled to the Miko. "You have the prettiest voice when you sing."

"Yes, please do," Setsuna said.

"I've never got to hear Rei-chan sing before," Hotaru spoke up while drinking her cranberry juice.

"Go for it," Vega showed his support.

"It's your chance to show us what you've got, kid. We already know about your songs but we just want to see you sing in front of us," Haruka smiled.

"Yes, show us, Rei-chan," Michiru nodded.

Stepping over to where Rei was sitting, Usagi put an arm around her friend and smiled warmly. The encouragement of her friends had motivated the Miko enough to get up form his seat and walk beside Minako. Rei cleared her throat and started walking with Minako towards the karaoke stage.

"Mako, how about we go sit down and listen to our friends sing?" Makoto suggested.

"Sure, that sounds great. Are any of them good singers?"

"Yeah, especially Rei."

"The girl with the dark hair?"

"Yeah, one of her songs became the most popular in Japan. Ever heard of Oh Starry Night?"

"You're kidding me? That's one of my favorite songs! You're friend sang that? Man, this is something I've got to see for myself!"

"Then, let's go and join everyone at the table," the brunette led Mako back to the table.

Walking onto the stage, Minako waved out to the crowd of people including their friends. She picked up a microphone and spoke out loud enough for the whole club to hear.

"Hello? Hello? Testing! One! Two! This is your friendly neighborhood idol, Minako Aino! I'm sure you've heard that I'll be joining the Japanese Idol show coming this spring!"

The crowd was somewhat silent and watched Minako on stage. They didn't know what to make of the girl except that her voice was loud and screechy enough for everyone to cover their ears. Minako simply laughed it off and turned to find Rei tapping her foot.

"Heh! Sorry, Rei-chan! I just wanted to introduce myself! Anyway, my friend over here and I will be demonstrating our singing skills. I'm sure you guys know the song 'Oh Starry Night'?"

As soon as the popular song title was announced, the crowds started to rave and chatter amongst themselves. Minako walked over to Rei and pulled her over onto stage. The Miko struggled to break free until a spotlight fell down over the two girls.

"Ah-ha! Now that's more like! Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce to you the original singer of 'Oh Starry Night'! Please, give it up for the one and only beautiful Miko of Hikawa Shrine and my good friend, Rei Hino!"

Everyone, including Usagi and the others, started clap with a heavy applause. Whistles and hollers were heard from the crowds inside the nightclub. Rei Hino found herself standing with a huge sweat drop over her forehead. Then, Minako handed the girl the microphone.

"Minako-chan, you don't have to do this."

"Sure, now you just stay right here and I'll set up the karaoke machine to pick a song at random," the blonde whispered into Rei's ear.

"GO, REI-CHAN!" Usagi called out from out of audience.

"Usagi..." Rei whispered and felt her cheeks blush. "Oh, what the heck? I'll do it. I'm ready whenever you are, Minako-chan."

"Ok! Now, where's the random button?" Minako observed the machine's controls. "Ah-ha! Here we go!"

"Hello, everyone! Good evening! I hope everyone is having a good night!" Rei spoke out through the microphone. "If you'll excuse my crazy friend over there... I'm sure you know me from my song 'Oh Starry Night'. It'll be my privilege to sing for each and every one of you!"

"Show those idol wannabes how it's done!" Makoto hollered out.

"Mako-chan, please, we'll only make it harder for her," Ami tried to calm the brunette.

Just as Minako set the song selection on random, the speakers blared out with a familiar song. Much to her and the girls' surprise, 'Oh Starry Night' was being played. Rei gasped out and felt her heart warm. It was her song that was chosen out of random and this was like a dream come true to her.

"My gosh! Rei-chan! It's your song! Of all the songs, it's yours!" Minako called out and picked up a second microphone.

"Yes! Now, you guys are in for a treat!" Usagi said to her friends around the table. "Haruka-san, Michiru-san, Setsuna-san, Hotaru-chan, Mako, Vega, you guys are going to enjoy this!"

"Yes, if you guys thought Rei was special just wait until you hear her sing," Makoto nodded. "Go for it, girl!"

"My gosh... I... This is like a dream come true. C'mon, Minako-chan! This is my song and I hope you know the words!"

"Yeah, I know! I'm coming!"

"This song goes out to every couple in the audience and to my friends with love!" Rei announced as she ran her hand through her hair. "Ready, Minako-chan?"

(Play Rei Hino's song "Oh Starry Night" in background)

The two girls stood side by side with microphones in their hands. They snapped their fingers together and began to sing the first verse to the popular song. Usagi leaned against Mamoru while Vega and Ami held hands together. Mako put an arm around Makoto.

The girls each smiled in comfort while being embraced by the men.

As the lyrics disappeared off the screen, Minako and Rei watched the crowds cheering them. Warm smiles crossed each couples' faces as they embraced one another. They were getting praise, especially since Minako was looking to become an idol. The girls on stage smiled to one another and sang the second verse.

"Go, you guys! You're looking great out there!" Usagi called out.

"Wow, Rei-chan is such a beautiful singer," Hotaru smiled. "And Minako is looking great."

"I agree, Hotaru-chan," Setsuna said as she observed the girls. "They certainly have a gift, especially Rei-chan."

"Man, that kid really can sing," Haruka watched with surprise. "Here I thought she lip-synchs."

"Surprised, Haruka?" Michiru giggled. "Her voice is so serene and pure."

"Now that's what I call karaoke singing. I think Rei and Minako pretty much own the crowd tonight," Vega remarked. "Right, Ami?"

"Yes, nobody can compete with Rei-chan and Minako-chan," Ami nodded.

"You two are the best!" Usagi praised her two friends. "You're even better than that Kelly Clarkson girl on American Idol!"

"She really has confidence in us, Minako-chan," Rei whispered in the blonde's ear.

"Tell me about it, but I can't argue with her," Minako replied. "Let's give them a good show."

"Right!"

Just as Rei took a small breather before the next verse came up, her eyes suddenly widened and she gasped out. The audience was now becoming engulfed in dark flames and a pair of crimson eyes emerged from out of the darkness. The Miko fell back and dropped her microphone. Minako looked down at her friend with worry in her eyes.

(Song stops)

"Rei? Are you okay?"

Rei gasped out in horror as she saw the image of the dark angel woman raising a hand behind Minako. The dark figure's eyes flashed a demonic red glow. Springing back to her feet, Rei cried out and pushed Minako away from the dark figure. The audiences wondered what was going on and were starting to worry. Rei found herself on top of Minako and panting heavily with drips of sweat coming down her face.

"Rei...? What's wrong?" Minako asked with deep concern and noticed the fear in the Miko's eyes. "My god. What's wrong with her? One second she started to freak out and then she knocked me away? What did she see?"

"It's you! You stay away from my friend you monster!" Rei glared directly at the shadowy devil woman.

"My awakening is drawing near, Rei Hino," the female linked her voice to the girl's mind telepathically. "Now that the Moon Princess is here, her fate will soon be sealed, but not by my hand. My time will come when you are at your greatest despair. I cannot wait to see the look on your face when I reveal myself. Until then, farewell, Princess Mars."

"No! Get back here! You leave Usagi alone you bitch!"

"Rei-chan!" Usagi called out as she jumped out of her seat.

"What just happened?" Mako asked the brunette.

"I don't know, Mako-chan. I'm just as concerned as you are."

Realizing where she was laying, Rei lifted herself off the stage and looked down at the concerned Minako. She looked up and found that the dark angel woman was gone. She had instantly disappeared without a trace as if it were an illusion. But it was real, at least in Rei's mind. Shaking the eerie message out of her head, the Miko scurried off the stage and ran towards the back of the nightclub.

"Hold it, Rei! Tell me what's wrong!" Minako called out to her friend. "Rei!"

"Rei-chan!" Usagi continued to cry out for the Miko and followed in pursuit.

"I hope she'll be okay," Michiru sighed sadly. "Poor thing. Something must have spooked her."

"Stage fright?" Haruka guessed.

"I seriously doubt that, Haruka-san," Ami replied.

"Setsuna-momma, I'm sensing some dark and mysterious vibe from Rei-chan," Hotaru turned to face the older woman.

"I sense fear and doubt from her, too," nodded Setsuna. "Is this the darkness Belial Myotismon has foreseen? Poor Rei-chan, we've got to do something to help her. Usagi-chan, only you can do something to ease her suffering."

Quivering to herself and covering her ears, Rei seemed frightened out of her mind and whispered to herself. Drips of sweat covered her forehead.

"No, go away! Stay away!" Rei cried out.

The Miko shook her head in order to get rid of the images of the devil woman. The visions were coming back. The same dark, apocalyptic images of a burning Tokyo along with the black phoenix created out of the dark flames of hell itself. Then angel woman that appeared to be the personification of evil had been appearing in these visions frequently for the last few months. However, the images appeared to becoming frighteningly more realistic since Usagi's return home.

"Go away! Leave them alone! Usagi-chan, get away!" Rei screamed out as she knocked a glass of water down.

"Rei-chan!" Usagi called out to her Miko friend.

Turning around, Rei closed her eyes and reopened them to find the Odango girl. She ran over to Usagi and embraced her tightly.

"Oh thank goodness you're all right, Usagi."

"Rei-chan? What are you talking about?"

"Don't you know? You're in real danger!"

"Danger? From what? The Rajita?"

"No, from her."

"Her who? I don't understand what you're telling me. Is there another enemy I should know about?"

"You don't know?"

"No, you need to tell me. Just relax and sit down."

Nodding in reply, Rei sat down on a chair beside a table and drank a glass of water. Usagi sat down next to her and rubbed her hand across the Miko's back.

"My god, Rei's scared out of her mind. Did she see something in her visions? There has to be something she's hiding."

"Usagi, I know I should have told you but I didn't want you to worry about events that may never happen."

"Rei-chan, your visions have always been reliable. Without it, we would have never been prepared for the Silence years ago and against our many enemies. If there's another enemy besides the Rajita, we have every right to know."

"The only person I've told about this vision is my sister, Cammy-chan. You have every right to know as leader of the Sailor Senshi. But can you do one thing for me?"

"Anything."

"You have to keep this between us."

"I promise, Rei-chan. Now, tell me what you saw in your visions."

Rei nodded as she began to explain to her friend. "I started having these frightening images of our home destroyed since I came back from the Digital World. Belial Myotismon probed my mind and showed us our greatest nightmares through these illusions. I suffered the most."

"Go on."

"Since then, I haven't recovered from it. Along with our home town burning, I saw this woman. She appeared to be an angel but she was had the presence of a devil. She was dark, cold and mysterious. That devilish smile gave me the chills almost every night."

"You haven't gotten much sleep because of it?"

"That's right. When I looked into her eyes, all I can see are hatred, malice and no remorse for the people she's slaughtered. In my visions, I saw myself as the only survivor with that horrible monster. The Senshi and all of our allies are dead. Even you and Cammy-chan are dead. That demon destroyed our home. It was a horrible image that I hope never happens."

"This sounds even worse the warning you gave us before the Silence and the awakening of Mistress Nine and Pharaoh 90."

"Yes, the Silence pales in comparison to these nightmarish visions," the Miko nodded as she swallowed another gulp of ice water.

"Oh, poor Rei-chan," Usagi embraced Rei and comforted her. "These last few months must have been tough for you. These visions and the devil woman."

"There's more. Along with the devil woman, I see a phoenix. It's pure black and its eyes were red just like a devil. Those same eyes haunt me almost every night. Everyone in the shrine sometimes even hear me cry out in my sleep. They wonder what the hell is wrong with me. The only time I can ever get these images out of my mind is when I give prayer to the sacred flames."

"Have the flames found anything yet?"

"Nothing but darkness."

Usagi was speechless upon hearing this from her Miko friend. After all the times she has managed to learn the secrets of enemies, this one was left a completely shrouded mystery.

"You said this creature has no affiliation with the Rajita?"

"That's all I know. The Rajita are completely unrelated to these visions of the woman. I'm sorry I had to tell you this. You probably think I'm losing my mind."

"Don't say that, Rei-chan," the blonde girl embraced her friend and let out a few tears. "You had to tell me this, but I promise to keep it between us until you feel ready to let everyone know."

"Thank you."

"It's going to be all right. You and I are going to deal with this. Please, just calm yourself. Let's go and enjoy ourselves for the rest of the night. Everyone is worried."

Rei nodded in reply and got up from her chair. She walked beside Usagi back to the table with their friends worried for the Miko.

"You sure you're going to be all right, Rei-chan? Do you want to leave?"

"No, I'll be fine, Odango-Atama. I agree we should enjoy this rest of the night," Rei wiped the sweat off her forehead.

"Just stay tough, Rei-chan, you're a very strong-hearted Miko. I know you'll find a way through this. Remember, you still have us to rely on. We're your friends, Rei-chan, and we stick together. We Sailor Senshi will always prevail as long as we believe. You're somebody I can certainly look up to and look to for comfort. Now, allow me to do the same for you."

With the girls walking back to the table, the other Senshi awaited them. Rei kept cool and not let anyone become suspicious of her behavior. However, the Outers were slightly weary of the Miko.

"Rei-chan, will you be all right?" Minako approached the raven-haired Miko.

"Yeah, let's just enjoy the rest of the night. Ok?" Rei responded as a happy smile crossed her face.

"That's the spirit," Ami nodded.

Setsuna and Hotaru faced each other to exchange glares. They turned to observe Rei carefully. Could Belial Myotismon's premonitions about Rei be coming true?

-

On the other side of the nightclub, Yugi and his friends were seen crowding around slot machine. Joey was playing in attempt to regain his winning streak.

"Why don't you just give it up, Joey?" Duke yawned out of boredom. "You're not going to win."

"You watch it! I'm going to win for sure!"

"But you've said that for the past twelve games and you still haven't won anything!" Tristan exclaimed. "What's the deal?"

"I just want to win and get back on a winning streak! Darn that kid for embarrassing me like that!"

"So, that's the reason why you're trying to win a game?" Tea sighed in disbelief. "Look, Joey, it was just one game. Get over it."

"I really doubt he's going to stop, Tea," Yugi said.

"Just you wait! I'm winning a game tonight, baby!" Joey pulled on the slot machine.

Looking on from a corner, Mai observed the group. This was the moment of truth for her. If she didn't confront Joey now, then she'll let Serenity down and never gain the boy's trust. Sighing to herself, Mai took one big gulp of water and walked out of the corner. She walked up to where Yugi and the others were. The first to notice her presence was Duke, followed by Tristan and then Tea. Even Yugi quickly turned and gasped out. Tristan tapped Joey on his shoulder.

"Hey, Joey! You won't believe this!" Tristan gasped in surprise. "Look who's here!"

"Yeah, yeah, in a minute, Tristan! All right, just one more slot and it's a jackpot baby!" Joey giggled like a school girl.

Unfortunately for Joey, the last slot ended on a skull cross and that indicated an 'automatic loss'. The blonde-haired duelist banged his fists against the machine and whimpered out loud.

"I lost again! What is wrong with me! I'll make that little brat pay for giving me bad luck!"

"Joey! Turn around! You're not going to believe who's here!" Yugi exclaimed and tugged on his friend's shirt.

"What? If you're talking about Mako, I already saw him on the dance floor," Joey turned around and felt his heart suddenly sink.

Standing a few feet away from Joey was a familiar face he had hoped to never see again. It was Mai Valentine. Yugi and the others weren't sure of what to think of this.

"Hi, Joseph, I'm back," Mai spoke out with her head slightly lowered.

"You! What do are you doing here?" Joey pointed at the female. "How dare you even show your face here?"

"Joey, please if you just let me explain..."

"You don't have to explain anything!" Joey snapped at her.

Mai backed away from the boy's outburst and felt herself intimidated from his fiery anger. This was the first time she felt fear when she was around Joey Wheeler. She couldn't even utter a witty, cynical remark to get under the teen's skin. She felt vulnerable and completely weak.

"Joey, listen to me..."

"You don't have to say anything! You joined up with Dartz and his gang to gain power for your own greed! I busted my butt trying to get you to see the light, I even lost my soul! And what did I get in return? Nada. You left, again, without so much as a 'Thank You'. I loved you, Mai."

Mai gasped from the outburst and heard the statement the made about her.

"Oh, Joseph..."

"Loved, Mai... Past tense," Joey cut her off. "I used to think you were a strong duelist who showed no fear to anyone. When that monster, Marik, banished your mind to the Shadow Realm, I was there by your side. I admired you, Mai, but now I see that you're nothing but a coward. It takes a lot to crush my spirit but you are the first person to ever completely tear my heart into shreds. I..."

"Joey, please, that's enough," Tea attempted to cut off Joey.

"C'mon, man, you're going too far with this," Tristan attempted to restrain him.

"Joey! Don't do this," Yugi spoke up in regards for his best friend.

"You're a coward, Mai," Joey said, "and I don't like cowards. I decided long ago that I wouldn't have anything to do with you anymore, so get out of my sight."

"Joseph..." Mai tried to explain herself.

"I said GO!" Joey screamed out at the female.

Nearly everyone turned to hear the teen's outburst. Joey didn't even care whether the people were staring at him. His eyes were glaring deeply into Mai with bitter anger. This was a side no one, not even Yugi, would expect out of a carefree teen. Mai was frightened by his completely alien expression. She backed away and pressed her hands onto her chest. Her heart literally was broken thanks to Joey's outburst.

"Joseph, you... I knew you'd never welcome me back like this. I'm sorry for what I've done. I just wanted to bury the hatchet. I met with Serenity several days ago. She was the one who told me to confront you. I needed to know if there is anything that can convince you to forgive me! I didn't come back from America to get home, I came to see you! I'm... I'm sorry, Joseph. I understand if you wish I were gone. If that's what you want, then I'll be more than happy to stand aside."

"Mai..." Joey muttered as he turned his back on her. "Just go."

"But, Joseph..."

"Don't come near me or Serenity again."

"Joey, that's enough!" Tea scolded the teen.

"If that's how you feel, then your wish has been granted," Mai frowned with tears in her eyes and started to walk away.

"Joey, you should go after her," Tristan told his friend with a straight face.

"No, forget about her! She ripped my heart out!"

"Joey, just go after her before she does something she'll regret," Yugi calmly said.

Having second thoughts, Joey turned around and let out a deep exhale. He didn't want to admit it, but he still had feelings for her, and he'd do whatever it takes to stop Mai from inflicting harm on herself. Joey dashed off to catch up to Mai. However, as he reached the center of the nightclub, the walls came crumbling down and debris was sent flying across. Joey yelled out in panic and fell back. Flying out of the massive hole was Chameleo with Suzakato, Seirika, Himakko and Henbu attempting to fight him off. Following behind them was Rajolyte fighting off War Growlmon, Rapidmon, Taomon, Felinismon and Inferno Inumon. The odds were favoring the two Rajita mutants at the moment.

"Whoa! Looks like we've got ourselves a situation! Everyone get out!" a bouncer warned the people inside the nightclub.

As crowds of people were quickly filing out towards the front entrance, only the Senshi and the Duelists remained. Rajolyte punched War Growlmon hard enough to send him crashing through a wall ahead of them. Rapidmon and Inferno Inumon tried to hold him back yet the mutant simply shrugged them off. Taomon pulled out her paintbrush in attempt to counter with her attack, but Chameleo managed to shoot a blast across her back. This managed to send Taomon crashing through a table. Felinismon leaped out and attempted hand to hand combat against the mutant. Unfortunately, Rajolyte absorbed her blows and delivered a vicious clothesline to the feline digimon.

"Damn! Those guys are in trouble!" Joey exclaimed.

"Joey, get back here! You're going to get in their way!" Yugi called out.

"Right! I can't argue with that!"

As Joey hurried back over to his friends, Henbu was sent flying against a wall by Chameleo. Himakko lowered his hand over several metallic knives on a table and levitated them using his magnetic powers. The array of knives was sent flying directly at Chameleo. The Rajita phased out of the way in time as the knives struck the wall. Suzakato put his palm hands out and fired out double fire blasts at the Rajita.

"FIREPALM BLAST!"

The Rajita was quick to avoid the flames and jumped aside. The scorching flames incinerated a table in the process.

"So they're battling another one of those freaks?" Tristan observed the fighting.

"Man, I just hate being so defenseless! Hey, Yug, why not have Atemu bring our monsters to life? I even brought my cards!"

"That's a good idea, Joey," Yugi nodded as he reached down to grab his cards.

"Hold it! It looks like something is about to go down!" Duke pointed out ahead.

With the Tamers and the digimon preoccupied in the fighting, the girls managed to scurry towards the entrance. Mamoru stood by with Vega and Mako.

"Listen, Mamoru, we want you guys to get away from here. We're going to stay and see if there anybody left behind," Rei specifically told the men.

"Be careful, girls!" Mako called out to them. "Especially you, Mako-chan. Kick some ass in there as Sailor Jupiter!"

"C'mon, guys! I'll get us to safety," Mamoru led the males out the door.

"I'll be back if you're in any trouble, Ami!" Vega called to the genius girl while running out the door. "Like hell I'm going to run. I'm getting my ass back in there as Arbormon and beating the hell out of those alien punks if they lay one hand on her!"

With the men already gone, the girls grouped together to prepare for battle. Usagi, Rei, Ami, Makoto, Minako, Setsuna and Hotaru were ready.

"Hold it! Where are Haruka-san and Michiru-san?" Minako noticed the absence of the two ladies.

Then, it finally occurred to Rei. She turned towards the direction of the club and recalled them threatening to stop the Tamers if they present danger.

"They're not only going after the Rajita but Takato and his friends! C'mon you guys!" Rei exclaimed as she ran ahead and pulled out her henshin stick.

The seven females dashed across fast enough to transform into their Sailor Senshi forms within the blink of an eye. They all sprang out into the nightclub to find it nearly in complete shambles. Sailor Moon and Sailor Mars gasped as they found Suzakato lying on the ground.

"Takato!" Sailor Mars cried out her student's name and rushed over to his side.

"Sailor Mars... You and the other Senshi came just in time," Suzakato smiled weakly.

"What happened here?" the raven-haired warrior asked the boy.

"Well, one second I was getting to fry that lizard guy and then your partner, Uranus, just knocked me down."

As she heard this, Sailor Mars turned to find Uranus fending off Chameleo. Her eyes narrowed directly at the Outer and began to clench her fists.

"Mars, she even said that she and her partner would deal with me and the others after those two Rajita were taken out."

"Over my dead body they will, Takato," Sailor Mars growled. "Stand up, Takato. We're going to prove those two fools wrong!"

"Um, yes ma'am," Suzakato nodded nervously at the angry woman's presence. "Man is she ever pissed off at those two. She could give Rika some competition."

"Hang on guys! The gang is all here!" Sailor Venus called out as she flew out at Rajolyte. "VENUS LOVE ME CHAIN!"

A chain of hearts wrapped around Rajolyte's waist. He turned and attempted to rip the chains off. Venus held him long enough for Sailor Jupiter and Sailor Mercury to attack from the sides.

"SUPREME THUNDER!"

"SHINE AQUA ILLUSION!"

The attacks struck the Rajita Chimera and inflicted a deal of damage. The water was the perfect conductor for Jupiter's electrical attack, and the chimera's body was electrocuted in the process. Sailor Pluto jumped down in front of Rajolyte and summoned forth a purple orb out of her rod.

"Dead Scream."

The projectile was launched across and slammed hard against the Rajita mutant. This stunned him long enough for Sailor Saturn to hack the beast's left arm off with her glaive. Dropping down, Sailor Saturn spun her glaive overhead and slashed the creature's chest open. Rajolyte roared out in excruciating pain long enough for Sailor Moon to drop down and deliver a dropkick to knock the beast down.

"Nice work, guys!" Sailor Moon commended her fellow Senshi.

Meanwhile, Sailor Uranus and Sailor Neptune were tossing out their attacks directly at Chameleo. The Rajita was quick to phase away from each of their attacks and appeared behind them. Spinning around, Sailor Uranus threw out a punch. It was immediately caught by the Rajita, who retaliated with a knee lift into her gut. He then delivered a backhand fist against Neptune's face. Chameleo flipped aside and prepared to face off against the other Senshi.

"Here comes his buddy!" Sailor Venus pointed out.

As the Senshi were becoming preoccupied with Chameleo, Sailor Mars stepped over to the two fallen Outers. She crossed her arms and scoffed at the pair.

"Serves you right if you ask me," Sailor Mars remarked. "You two just won't accept the fact Takato is on our side. Uranus, what you did makes me sick. I trained that boy and I'm not going to let you treat my student like garbage. So for that, you two got what you deserved."

"You're relying too heavily on that boy and his friends. This is our battle," Sailor Uranus scoffed as she lifted herself off the ground.

"No, this is everyone's battle. These Rajita have clearly been targeting the kids. It's our duty as Senshi to protect them and everyone on this planet. I thought you two had changed, but looks like I was wrong."

Approaching the Fire Senshi, Suzakato looked down at the fallen Outers. He found Sailor Uranus and kneeled down beside her. Much to Mars' surprise, the boy reached down with a hand.

"Takato? What are you doing?"

"Helping her up, Mars. Even though she did take a cheap shot at me, I'm not the one to turn my back on allies," Suzakato replied.

"Kid, we tried stopping you. Neptune and I are still determined to stop you whatever it takes. You're a danger to yourself and your friends," Sailor Uranus stated.

"Well, whether you like me or not, it doesn't matter to me. Allies should always help each other out. Now, let's go and take these creeps out."

"Takato-kun," Sailor Mars smiled. "Despite what Uranus did, Takato is still willing to help her. Now that's what I call a friend."

Hesitating for a moment, Uranus took Suzakato's hand and lifted herself back to her feet. Mars reached down and helped Neptune up.

"I never thought I'd be helped by someone I intended to stop. Don't think this is over between us, kid," Uranus commented.

"Hey, we'll save that for another time. Now, we have some friends to aid," Suzakato stated promptly. "Ready, Mars?"

"Let's go, Takato-kun!"

-

As the Senshi were aiding the Tamers with the Rajita, the duelists were hiding behind a table to avoid the battle itself. With no powers or time to activate the monsters, they were forced onto the sidelines.

"Man, if only we could do more than summon monsters, Yugi!" Joey watched the battle take place.

"What can we do? With all the debris flying everywhere, I can't concentrate on the Millennium Puzzle's power!"

"We've to get out of here if you ask me! We'll only get in the way!" Tristan stated.

"But the only exit is the hole in the wall, but it's dangerous to reach that point," Tea pointed to the closest exit. "Any bright ideas, guys?"

"I wish I had some at the moment," remarked Duke.

"Atemu, what can we do now? The only option is to bring our strongest monsters to life with the magic of the Millennium Puzzle. But we're going to need a great deal of time to summon them. If only..."

"There is a way, little Yugi and Pharaoh Atemu," the voice of a young female spoke out in between their thoughts.

"Who is this?"

"Little Yugi, I can't believe you don't remember me. I showed you the key to unlocking your Legendary Dragon."

"No way! Dark Magician Girl! Is that you?"

"Yes, but we must act quickly! Please close your eyes and follow me!"

"Ok, then! Ready, Atemu?"

"Lead the way Dark Magician Girl!"

Once Yugi shut his eyes, he found himself quickly being transported spiritually into another dimension of sorts. Then, before Yugi knew it...

---

/8:05 PM

Yugi and Atemu were standing outside what appeared to be a crystallized palace. They found the Dark Magician Girl waiting out the entrance doors and flew directly inside. The boy nodded to his spirit and took off after the female magician. Atemu and Yugi remembered this palace.

"I remember this place, Atemu! This is where we removed the sword out of Timaeus to release him!"

"Yes and it appears we will release the dragon again to help us in this battle."

"Look! There it is!" Yugi pointed out to the crystallized Timaeus with the sword in his eye.

"Pharaoh Atemu and Yugi Muto, I have summoned you here to remove the sword that once again seals the legendary dragon, Timaeus. Since you are the rightful holders, you have the right to remove the sword."

"So, we'll be using Timaeus again! This is great!"

"That's not exactly true, but Timaeus will be lending you his strength. You wish to fight the original creators of the Orichalcos?"

"Yes, we wish to fight these aliens to save our world," Yugi nodded. "What power is Timaeus lending us?"

"The power to become the Legendary Dragon Knight of Timaeus, little Yugi! Atemu, give the boy the strength to pull the sword!"

"Yugi, it's time," Atemu encouraged the teen. "By harnessing Timaeus' power, we will become a Dragon Knight and defend our friends."

"Now that's what I'm talking about. You don't have to convince me further. Let's do this, Atemu!"

With that said, Yugi and Atemu walked beside the sword. They both tightened their grips on the handle. Pulling out the sword with succession, a bright aura of light engulfed the pair. This resulted in Atemu taking over Yugi and allowing the power of Timaeus to merge with his body. A large dragon with light, emerald green skin appeared before disappearing into Atemu himself. Suddenly, turquoise green armor appeared all over Atemu's shoulders, chest and limbs. A belt buckle strapped around his waist and a long, flowing cape appeared across his back. The helmet appeared similar to a dragon's face including a pair of lifeless eyes. Atemu's face was revealed underneath the helmet.

Atemu looked down at himself and observed the defined armor. He couldn't believe that he had become one of the three Legendary Knights. He recalled playing the card to summon the three knights in the duel against Dartz. Appearing in his right hand was a long, blue-hilted sword.

"Atemu, how do you like it? You are wearing the battle armor of the Legendary Knight of Timaeus," Dark Magician Girl approached the transformed pharaoh.

"This is marvelous! I feel much stronger with the power of Timaeus coursing through me. I feel the need to battle and protect my friends," Atemu stated with a serious demeanor.

"Do not fret, my pharaoh. I will reawaken the other two Legendary Knights this instant."

"What? You mean to tell me..."

"Your closest friends will be joining you soon."

"Thank you, Dark Magician Girl. I will be sure to repay you."

"No, my pharaoh, that will not be necessary," Dark Magician Girl smiled and opened a portal behind her. "Enter this portal and you shall be returned back to aid your comrades as the Dragon Knight of Timaeus."

"Thank you again, we'll never forget you!" Atemu made his farewell and jumped through the portal.

"Good luck, my pharaoh," the female magician acknowledged the ancient ruler.

-

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Crazy Dragon Nightclub/8:07 PM

Returning back to reality, Yugi had once again regained control of his body. He noticed was that he was garbed in the Dragon Knight attire and gasped out. He had actually been at the crystallized palace and gained the ancient power of Timaeus. Even Yugi's friends were speechless.

"Whoa! Yugi! Look at you!" Joey pointed out.

"You're wearing the same knight armor one of the three Dragon Knights wore!" Tea stated.

"Dude, this is awesome!" Tristan jumped up and examined Yugi's armor.

"Look, guys, but I don't have time. Takato and his friends are out there! I have to go and help them in anyway I can!" Yugi said as he pulled out his sword.

"Now that is one bad-ass sword, Yugi!" Duke commented. "Go kick some butt!"

"Please, be careful, Yugi," Tea clasped her hands and wished her best friend luck. "I have to admit you look so wicked awesome in that armor, Yugi!"

Before long, Joey stopped and heard the same voice that contacted Yugi earlier. It was once again the Dark Magician Girl.

"Joey Wheeler, it is time! You are the chosen warrior of Hermos! If you wish to aid your friend, Yugi Muto, then you will need the power of the Dragon Knight!"

"Yeah, I remember Hermos! How could I ever forget? You don't need to fret! Joey Wheeler is up to the task!"

"I knew you would accept. I sense your warrior's spirit, Joey. You have the strongest heart of the three knights and thus I give you the power of Hermos!"

-

---

Closing his eyes, Joey found himself in the same crystallized palace and pulling out the sword from the claw of the crystal statue of Hermos. He touched the frozen dragon and felt an enormous power flowing through his body. The spirit of a red scaled dragon appeared and entered through Joey's body to lend him the strength to wield the power. It felt powerful yet comforting to the teen. Then, it wasn't long before dark, red armor appeared over his body much like Yugi earlier. His helmet appeared to be the face of a dragon with a pointed tip at the end. A long cape flowed across his back. Finally, a blue-hilted sword, identical to Yugi's, appeared in his right hand. Joey looked down upon his new self and chuckled in delight.

"A'right! Now this is what I'm talking about!" Joey laughed out happily. "I've always wanted to be a knight since I was a kid!"

"Your dream has come true then, Joey. You are the Dragon Knight of Hermos."

"With this sword, I feel much stronger. Heck, I'm reliving my own child fantasies. By the power of Greyskull, I AM JOEY WHEELER!"

Upon hearing this, Dark Magician Girl sweat dropped at the sight and lowered her head.

"Please, Joey, can we be serious here? Your friend is about to engage into combat."

"Oh man! Sorry about that! How do I get back then?"

Waving her hand across, a portal opened specifically for Joey to use. Joey took this opportunity to jump through without further hesitation. Dark Magician Girl closed the portal and turned towards the final statue. It was of the legendary dragon, Critias.

"And now down to Critias. Seto Kaiba, it is time."

---

Kaiba Corporation/Seto's Office/8:10 PM

Seto Kaiba was taking a break from his project. It would be a few hours before he presented his project to the public. He rubbed his temples and found himself exhausted from the lack of sleep. He was determined to stay awake in case a call came from the simulation chamber. He couldn't resist the need to rest and laid his head down on his desk. Slowly, he began to succumb to drowsiness and fell asleep. It wasn't long before Dark Magician Girl spoke through his mind.

"Seto Kaiba, it is time. The legendary dragon, Critias, waits for its reawakening."

"What is this?"

"Allow me to refresh your memory, Seto Kaiba."

It didn't take long as a white light engulfed the black space within Kaiba's mind. The CEO would eventually find himself at the same site Yugi and Joey visited earlier...

-

Seto was standing beside the statue form of Critias. He remembered seeing this during his duel with Alister. He noticed the same sword through the jaw of the crystallized dragon.

"Why am I back here?"

"Because you are needed to release the power of Critias," Dark Magician Girl said and walked beside Kaiba. "By releasing the sword, you allow yourself to be fused with its power and become a Dragon Knight. You wish to protect your younger brother, Mokuba, from the enemy that plagues the earth."

"All of those recent monster attacks? Just what are their true intentions? Sorry, but I don't have time to play hero. I surely don't wish to become fused with power of yet another..."

"Make-believe being," Dark Magician Girl rolled her eyes. "This is a serious matter, Seto Kaiba! If you wish to protect your brother and those close to you, then you will release the sword! Believe me, after retiring from Duel Monsters, wouldn't you want some action?"

"Are you trying to change my mind?" Kaiba snorted as he looked down at the sword.

"I'm sure you wouldn't want to be left out. Yugi and Joey have already become Dragon Knights as we speak. And I know how you hate to see Joey one-upping you."

"Humph, if that monkey thinks he can one-up me, then he's lost it! I'll take this sword just so you won't nag me to do so!" Kaiba declared as he gripped and pulled the sword out.

"That and I sense you wish to protect your brother. Congratulations, Seto Kaiba, you possess the legendary power of Critias."

Then, Seto felt an enormous force of energy flow through his body. This was the same way Joey and Yugi felt before. Appearing before Seto was a large dark blue dragon. It quickly entered the teen's body and became one with him. Blue armor appeared all over Kaiba's body. A cape flowed across his back and a blue-hilted sword appeared gripped in his right hand. Seto examined his new form and found himself speechless. He didn't know what to think.

"Now, it is time, Kaiba. Yugi and Joey could use your help."

"Ha, as I said, I don't have time to play hero. I came here to do what you needed but I have a project to finish working on. I'm sure those two can handle whatever they're fighting by themselves. Besides, my brother isn't even involved in this situation."

"True, he isn't. But as a Dragon Knight, you are sworn not to abandon your fellow knights."

"Sorry, but as I said before. I'll do this another time!"

"Seto Kaiba, whatever you wish, you will be summoned into battle. In fact, the great battle against the enemy will soon come. I hope you are prepared for the worst."

"I always am. Now I demand you to send me back!"

"As you wish..." Dark Magician Girl frowned and opened a portal in front of her.

Without any hesitation, Kaiba jumped through the portal and would return to his office completely awake again. The portal closed behind the Dragon Knight of Critias. Feeling disappointed by Kaiba's attitude, Dark Magician Girl dropped to her knees and sighed in disbelief.

"Oh, Seto Kaiba, you are as stubborn as always. What can convince you to finally change you completely? Is there any hope?"

As soon as she said this, the image of a Blue Eyes White Dragon appeared on the floor. A smile crossed the female magician's face and she became convinced.

"Perhaps there is hope after all, Seto Kaiba."

-

Awakening from his power nap, Seto Kaiba jolted out of his seat and looked around. He was back at his office. Looking down at himself, he was back in his normal attire. The armor had disappeared since he had turned down the request to aid the other two Dragon Knights.

"Was that a dream? No it felt real but... Who am I kidding? This work is really getting to me," Seto muttered and passed across his office room. "Do I really have new powers? I wonder though. Will I be able to protect Mokuba? Meh, Yugi and Joey can fight their own battle for all I care. Nothing is going to prevent me from unveiling my project. Only two and half hours remaining until I reveal the project. The moment of truth has arrived!"

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Crazy Dragon Nightclub/8:10 PM

Back at the night club site, Yugi was prepared to engage into the battle and stepped forward. He stopped and turned to find Joey walking beside him. Both were garbed in their Dragon Knight armor gear. Tea, Tristan and Duke were all speechless. It was just a moment ago that they were hiding behind the table.

"Yugi? Joey? What is going on here!" Duke exclaimed. "How did you guys get that cool armor?"

"I was just going to ask the same thing," Tea said. "But, they look so cool!"

"I have to admit Joey is looking bad ass. Isn't that right, buddy?" Tristan praised his friend's armor.

"Yeah, better pay respects to me," Joey grinned. "Because I have the power!"

"Joey, let's get serious here," Yugi sighed as he gripped his sword. "We have the majestic powers of Timaeus and Hermos. Let's put them to good use."

"Right, I better quit the He-Man act and get serious! Let's give Takato and his buddies a hand! Ready or not! CHARGE!" Joey declared.

As the brash knight charged out into the battle, Yugi followed out in pursuit of his friend. The others looked on with sweat drops over their foreheads.

"Well, he may have a new battle form but he's still the same silly doofus we know," Tea muttered.

"Can't argue there," Duke and Tristan replied in unison.

Back at the battle site, Chameleo was attempting to fight off the combined forces of the four Tamer Beasts while Rajolyte was being overtaken by the Sailor Senshi. The digimon were down on the sidelines while recovering from the damage.

"Humph! How is it you four whelps have gotten so better?" Chameleo scowled as he struggled to block out their blows.

"You underestimate us, freak!" Himakko exclaimed as he slashed across with his claws.

"That's right and that will be your undoing!" Henbu declared.

Suzakato and Seirika attacked from opposite sides. The fire beast scorched Chameleo from one side using his Firepalm BlastandSeirika shot an electric blast into his chest with her trident. The mutant was thrown off his feet and landed on top of a broken table.

With Rajolyte struggling with one arm removed, Sailor Moon stood feet away with her scepter in one hand. She was prepared to deliver the finishing blow to the beast.

"Go for it, Sailor Moon!" Sailor Venus encouraged her leader.

"We've already weakened him enough for you," Sailor Saturn stated. "Finish him before it has a chance to recover."

"Heh, we Rajita will never be conquered by you wretched Senshi," Rajolyte growled as he struggled to sit up.

"Well, we hate to break it to you, but you're just going to be another group of losers that tried to take over this world," Sailor Jupiter shrugged.

"Just get this over with," Sailor Uranus said. "I don't want to see this freak's face again."

"Monster, it's over for you. This is a message to your boss that we are not to be underestimated!" Sailor Moon glared at the Rajita with a serious demeanor.

However, just as the Senshi leader was preparing to implement her final strike, two figures blitzed past everyone. The Senshi quickly sensed the presence of two beings. Even the Beast Tamers stopped fighting. Revealing themselves, the two Dragon Knights were standing together with their swords in hand. The Tamers and the Senshi were both taken back in surprise.

"Whoa! Who are these two guys?" Henbu pointed out. "I don't recall ever seeing them before."

"Well, something tells me we're going to find out," Seirika replied.

However, Suzakato looked them their faces and recognized them in an instant. He clearly saw the faces of Yugi and Joey underneath the helmets.

"You guys! That's Yugi and Joey!" Suzakato pointed out.

"WHAT!"

"What's going on here?" Sailor Moon wondered. "Takato, do you know these guys?"

"Yeah, they're some of our good friends. That's Yugi Muto and Joey Wheeler, but how did you guys get those outfits?"

"Well, let's just say we had a visit from a magician girl and some dragons," Joey responded. "And I was given the ultimate power!"

"Ok, now you're just acting like a dork, Joey," Seirika rolled her eyes.

"Same ol' Rika," Yugi laughed. "I see you guys need some help with these alien creeps. Allow us to help."

"Yeah, we sure could use it," Henbu nodded.

"If you guys don't mind, Joey and I would like to take care of this guy ourselves," Yugi pointed his sword directly at Chameleo.

"Ha! You two weakling knights think you can make a difference against me?" Chameleo scoffed as he got off the ground.

"It won't take us that long, pal," Joey retorted.

"If you guys are taking this freak, then leave the other one just for us," Sailor Moon suggested. "That okay?"

"Fine with us, Sailor Moon," Yugi nodded and jumped out beside Chameleo.

"Hold up, Yug! Time to prove my mettle!" Joey declared and joined by his friend's side.

"Takato, if you don't mind you and your friends can stand by," Sailor Mars said to the Tamers. "That other mutant won't last much longer. I'm sure Sailor Moon can take him."

"All right, if you say so. Go for it, Sailor Moon!"

"You got it kid!" Sailor Moon winked to the fire warrior and pointed her scepter directly at Rajolyte.

As the mutant was slowly getting back on his feet, Sailor Moon powered up the scepter in her hand and launched out a powerful beam. It emitted a bright flash that covered nearly the whole nightclub and appeared to be on the same level of power as War Growlmon's Atomic Blaster.

"It's over for you, creature! This is message to your leader!" Moon called out and released the powerful beam out of her scepter. "STARLIGHT HONEYMOON THERAPY KISS!"

The beam launched out and caught the Rajita Chimera with full force. Rajolyte let out a horrifying bellow as his body was completely becoming reduced through the powerful beam. The Sailor Senshi and the Tamers cheered on for the Moon warrior. Nothing was left of the Chimera but a pile of ashes. Looking down at the pile of ashes, Suzakato noticed a green emerald and watched it shatter.

"Something the matter, goggle head?" Seirika asked the fire warrior.

"No, I just thought I saw something in his ash remains," Suzakato nodded. "Yugi! Joey! How are you two holding up?"

The two Dragon Knights blitzed across and slashed the Rajita with a double slash attack. Chameleo was sent flying against a wall and slammed hard. Two deep gashes formed into an X mark across his chest. He slumped down against the wall with green blood oozing out of his wounds. Yugi and Joey pointed their swords at the Rajita to prepare for a finishing blow.

"Those knights proved to be faster than me? Blasphemy! This isn't possible! I must report back to Lord Ghidorah or I'm finished!"

"Give it up, you monster," Sailor Moon pointed her scepter at the defeated mutant. "It's over. I doubt you can take all of us at once."

"Who said I would take you all myself? For where I'm going, you're going to ever regret crossing us Rajita. Sailor Moon, our lordship will at last confront you."

"When will he show up?"

"My, aren't you excited to see my lord, Kaiser Ghidorah," Chameleo snickered and spat blood out of his mouth.

"Ghidorah? Does he realize that he's ripping off a Godzilla monster?" Joey nitpicked the mutant.

"This isn't the time, Joey," Yugi nodded his head.

"So, that's the name of your boss? Call me cynical, but how unoriginal for the big boss," Sailor Venus commented.

"So, when's that coward going to show himself? We're ready for anytime!" Sailor Mars pointed at the mutant. "Why bother sending his soldiers? I'll bet he's scared to face us!"

"You girls are all talk, but I seriously doubt you can even challenge my lordship. At long last, his revenge will be complete and Earth will be history. Tonight, the invasion has begun... Senshi, even you cannot hope to stop us, even with your new allies. It's all over!"

With that said Chameleo teleported out of his spot and left everyone in the club to wonder. Sailor Moon faced her fellow Senshi with a slightly worried look. Now she and her friends had finally been realized the identity of the Rajita warlord himself.

"Kaiser Ghidorah, you guys, how can I not know him?"

"I would think our memories are still incomplete, Sailor Moon," Mercury stated and walked over to Moon.

"Our memories are still incomplete? I thought we would know everything about our past?"

"Well, we surely did not see Galaxia or anyone after Beryl coming," Sailor Jupiter corrected her.

"Sailor Moon, we'll defend you in every way possible against this Ghidorah," Sailor Uranus declared in defense of her Moon Princess.

"You guys. I hate to spoil your discussion, but we're here, too," Yugi cleared his throat. "This Ghidorah, we've had problems with a power he carries."

"That's right! If this creep originally created those Orichalcos stones, then I have a real problem with him," Joey clenched his fists. "Wait until I get my hands on him!"

"Easy, Joey! We're not even sure what we're dealing with here," Himakko stated while tending to Inferno Inumon. "Damn, our digimon were beaten down badly."

"They'll recover just fine once they've powered down and had some rest," Henbu replied while kneeling by Rapidmon's side.

"Sailor Mars, what are you guys going to be doing? If you want, we could help you," Suzakato offered.

"No, that'll be enough for tonight, kid," Sailor Uranus cut off the fire warrior. "This Ghidorah is our problem. This is our battle. What you need to do is help your digimon friends to recover. They need you more than we do."

"Uranus! You didn't even give me a chance to speak to him!" Sailor Mars snapped.

"Stop relying on this boy now! You're a Sailor Senshi just like us. Don't think you can rely on others to join our cause. That goes for you two Knights, also," Sailor Neptune directed a glare at the duo.

"You don't understand! These things carry an ancient, powerful source called the Orichalcos! We know this power. We know what it is like to have our souls taken by those things!" Yugi exclaimed. "We have every right to get involved in this battle as much as you Senshi!"

"Right, what he said! I'll have you know we just survived that whole nightmare recently!" Joey continued on. "Don't go dictating on what we should do about this!"

"Uranus, Neptune, I don't understand why you are turning down their offer to help us," Sailor Moon managed to speak. "They have as much right to stop this threat as we do."

"Listen to her, you two! I know you don't seem to appreciate my company but at least give me this chance. Have you overlooked the fact that I've been trained by one of your own?" Suzakato reminded the Outers.

Standing by Suzakato, Sailor Mars defended the boy and protected him from the Outer pair. If anything angered Mars was the fact both Neptune and Uranus were still determined to stop Takato in participation of this war. Suzakato looked up at her and admired her courage.

"Wow, Mars, you really know how to stand up to those who oppose you. I can see you're loyal to Sailor Moon and her cause. That is so cool. But, will we have to separate somehow? I hope it isn't true. Somehow, I see you as an older sister I've never had."

"Maybe she does have a point, kids. You should see that your digi-pals receive some care," Sailor Moon spoke up. "I say you let us handle this. When your partners recover, then you can rejoin us. I'll tell you what. Takato?"

"Yes, ma'am?"

"Why don't you and your friends meet me outside of Shinjuku Park? Gather as many of your friends as you can. I'd like to show my gratitude for your valiant effort."

"But what about you girls?" Himakko asked the Senshi.

"We'll be waiting for whatever those aliens have in store for us. If they are planning an invasion, then we know we have to be posted and ready to take them in any way possible," Sailor Mercury said.

"That's right. Just leave it to us, kids!" Sailor Venus winked.

"In the meantime, me and Yug are going to kick some tail with you!"

"Sorry, Joey, but we have to escort our friends away from here. We have to try to warn Kaiba," Yugi suggested. "Besides, if what that Rajita said is true, then this invasion is a serious matter we must take seriously."

"You've got a point there, Yug."

"Ok, everyone, that's our plan then? Good, I like how everyone plans ahead," Sailor Moon smiled and nodded.

"Oh, like you've ever planned ahead?" Sailor Mars coughed. "You really are learning how to use your head more."

"Yep, and all thanks to Tuxedo Kamen's training," Moon smiled warmly.

"Takato? I hope you realize that our partnership is not void," Sailor Saturn approached the boy. "We just want you kids to get your partners back to full strength. They need you."

"Have to agree there," Sailor Jupiter nodded. "Besides, we girls have some planning to do."

"It'll be all right, Takato. You just let us handle this," Sailor Mars kneeled down by Takato and reassured the boy. "You still have my earring?"

"Yeah, I do," Suzakato nodded and pulled out the red star earring she had given. "It's worked wonders before when I called you for training."

"Yes it has. If you need to contact me in anyway, don't hesitate to use it. Ok?"

"Sure, no problem," Takato nodded. "Sailor Mars..."

"Yeah, Takato?"

"Thanks for everything. The training and everything you've been teaching me. I've learned how to master my powers. I understand how great power means big responsibilities."

"That's right. Wow, you've grown a lot, kid."

"I'm proud to have you as my teacher. You truly are a master of the flames," Suzakato smiled as he shook Mars' hand.

"It was my honor, kid," the female ruffled the fire warrior's hair. "Just make sure to remember everything I've taught you. You've got the power. All you need to do is be responsible enough to use it."

"I'll live up to my promises. And, really, please be careful. I know you have your fellow Senshi, but I just feel worried about you."

"I'll be fine, Takato. You just nurse Guilmon to health and meet with Sailor Moon at Shinjuku Park."

"Right, I understand," Suzakato nodded as he turned to face his fellow Tamers. "It's time to head out, guys."

"Can't argue with you," Seirika replied. "Besides, I want to get Renamon back home and have her rest up."

"In the meantime, Joey and I are taking our friends to see Kaiba," Yugi stated. "Ready to go, partner?"

"As always, Yug!"

With Takato helping his fellow Tamers to get their digimon out of the nightclub, Sailor Mars watched her student leave and a faint smile crossed her face.

"See you later, little brother," Mars whispered.

"Little brother?" Sailor Moon asked and stood beside her fellow Senshi. "You're really growing attached to that kid."

"He's definitely grown on me. Cammy is my biological sister and she's been spending more time with her friends. I started off as his teacher but that grew into affection. I look to him as a sibling. That's why I call him 'little brother'."

"Oh, you're so sweet to become so close to him. He and his friends are so special."

"We have to make sure to watch over them and observe their responsibilities of their powers. They will have to learn to grow accustomed to their gifts."

"I agree. So, are you ready? We're going to be getting out of here soon," Moon put a hand over Mars' shoulder.

"Yeah, now's the time to prepare for this Kaiser Ghidorah."

"That and do everything we can to prepare for this invasion they're plotting," Sailor Neptune spoke up.

"But how can we be sure where this Kaiser Ghidorah strikes first? If only we had prepared sooner. I have a terrible premonition that something terrible will occur," the raven-haired Miko thought.

Amongst the conversations everyone was involved in, only Sailor Pluto had remained silent. It seemed she knows something about the upcoming invasion that even the other girls don't realize. Has she been anticipating for this event to occur since her duty as Time Guardian was assigned?

Only time would tell.

-

Meanwhile, standing outside of the nightclub and watching the whole event, Mai's eyes widened and she leaned back against the wall. She had witnessed Yugi and Joey becoming two of the three Dragon Knights. Joey's transformation was definitely a shocker for the female. Her eyes widened and admiration for Joey suddenly grew.

"Joseph, wow, I never knew you had that in you," Mai whispered and twisted her gaping mouth into a smirk. "You really look bad-ass in knight's armor. Oh, but why am I bothering? You hate me. That's to be expected. I tried to apologize but I guess that wasn't enough. So be it. I just wish things would have been mutual, but life's a bitch."

Sighing deeply, Mai strode along the street side and watched as police arrived at the nightclub scene. She peered through the window to find everyone involved gone.

Suddenly having second thoughts, Mai shook her head and ran across to her motorbike.

"No! I can't give up on Serenity! I promised her I would make up with Joey and I'm not one to back down on my word. Joseph, I don't give a damn if you're pissed off at me. It's time I make you understand that I've changed!"

Getting on her bike, Mai started the engine and drove out into the street ahead towards one destination: Kaiba Corporation.

"I just know where you guys are going. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that one out!"

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Above Earth's Orbit/Interior of Rajita mother ship/Hangar Section/8:30 PM

Returning back upon his failed mission, Chameleo was standing before the towering presence of Kaiser Ghidorah. His entire body shook with nervousness at what the warlord was planning to do to him for two failed missions. Morpheous and Kuiiza was watching from the sidelines to witness what maybe the execution of the subordinate.

The eyes of Kaiser Ghidorah flashed with a green aura. Jumping back in fear, Chameleo let out a hushed gasp with leering eyes of his fellow subordinates watching from the background. The whispers of the soldiers were starting to get to Chameleo as his impending doom would be so close at hand. Within the Rajita system, should a low-class subordinate not live up to the warlord's expectations, the failure would be executed. In this case, Chameleo would find himself gone from existence.

"Please, Lord Ghidorah! Don't do this! They had reinforcements that caught me off guard! I didn't know that two of the Dragon Knights would appear!"

"The same Dragon Knights that helped lead to the downfall of the human Dartz," Ghidorah growled lowly. "I have given you too many chances. You have let me down."

"But how was I to know that they were going to appear?"

"Heh, then why don't you tell me how those three humans managed to reawaken the power of the Legendary Dragons: Timaeus, Hermos and Critias?"

"What? But you can't expect me to tell you! I only saw two of the knights! I didn't see the third one!"

"Yes and how do you think they managed to summon the power of the Dragon Knights?"

"I do not know my lordship!" Chameleo cried out of fear.

"You have three seconds to reveal their source to me or you will no longer be here in this universe. One."

"Lord Ghidorah, please! I swear I do not know!"

"Two."

"Please, don't my lordship!" Chameleo screamed out in horror as he attempted to retreat.

"Three."

As the countdown ended, a pair of green beams shot out of Ghidorah's eyes. They zigzagged across the hangar, zipping by several soldiers and hit Chameleo as their intended target. The Rajita soldier had no chance to escape. The soldier's banshee scream echoed out as his body was disintegrated into dust. Nothing left of the soldier remained and Kaiser Ghidorah simply looked across without concern.

"So close. So close," Kaiser Ghidorah simply nodded and placed his hands behind his back.

"He took out Chameleo just like that. Yeah, that's our lordship all right," Kuiiza said as he observed the towering warlord.

"Never let down Lord Ghidorah. Chameleo was doomed to fail and he only prolonged the inevitable," Morpheous replied.

"Yes and I wish to congratulate you two on eavesdropping on this project that opens a gateway leading into this so-called 'digital world'. The thought of a parallel world intrigues me and I wish to take it for myself."

"So you're not going to destroy the Earth as you originally planned."

"Simply eradicating the humans and every ally associated with the Sailor Senshi should satisfy me, but I wish to make myself quite welcome into this parallel realm."

"Right, but not before you wish to slay the Moon Princess and take her two artifacts?"

"Correct, Kuiiza. Those two sacred items would be the Silver Crystal and the Moon Heart Crystal. With those two items, nothing on Earth or the parallel world will stop me. For I will become the god that the mammals shall worship."

"Yes and nothing in the universe can ever oppose us. We will at last rid ourselves of the last remnants of the old Moon Kingdom," Morpheous stated.

"Indeed and it's a pity Queen Serenity is not here to watch her daughter die," Kaiser Ghidorah muttered as his face twisted into a cruel smile. "My legions! The Zero Hour has drawn near! It is time we prepare by releasing our cruisers into the Earth's atmosphere! I have informed our underground bases on the planet to prepare for the invasion."

"I cannot wait for this! The human monkeys do not know who they will be dealing with," Kuiiza snickered.

"I, your lordship, will be joining you on our conquest! For I will confronting the daughter of Queen Serenity and take her life to bring us the ultimate victory!"

"HAIL LORD GHIDORAH!"

The legions of Rajita soldiers raised their fists into the air and called out their lordship's name. Nagah and Kujiko watched from the sidelines as they prepped their armor. Nagah placed on a pair of black gloves and punched out a barrage of fists to warm herself up. Kaiser Ghidorah walked down to gather his four generals together.

"Yes, the time has come my four generals. You can at last take action and lead my forces to victory. Generals Kuiiza, Kujiko and Morpheous, I leave full responsibility of my men to you."

"Yes, Lord Ghidorah!"

Turning around, Ghidorah looked down at Nagah. The female general bowed her head in respect for her superior.

"I am ready, my lord. I will make you proud by eliminating the Sailor Senshi myself."

"I know you will, Nagah. You will not let me down. You have trained hard for this encounter. Eliminate those insects by any means necessary."

"Don't you worry your lordship, I have with me a technique those wenches will not expect out of an opponent. When I'm through with them, I will become those little girls' worst nightmare!"

"Good. Now, join your fellow generals, Nagah. The time has finally drawn near."

"Yes, my lord!" Nagah bowed once again as she followed in pursuit of her fellow generals.

Walking across through numerous corridors leading to teleporter, Ghidorah entered inside the transporter and was sent directly into a secret room. He opened box revealing a metal helmet with a trident-shaped ornament at the top. The tri-blades were long and sharp enough to cut through flesh. He placed the helmet over his face with his horns protruding through two holes on each side of the helmet. Picking up a metal mask, he placed it over his mouth and leaving only his eyes visible. They flared out with eerie green auras.

Ghidorah pulled out another box, which was much larger. It seemed there were accessories inside that would complete his battle armor. He picked up two spike-covered metal plaques for his shoulders. Then, he attached more spiked plaques for his forearms, hands and shins. His body was already covered with black leather with metallic plates attached around his waist. The most notable feature of his plaques was two long claws protruding out of his left hand. Closely resembling the infamous Shredder, Ghidorah cackled as his voice deepened underneath the face mask with a demonic tone.

Raising his left fist up, Ghidorah immediately made a declaration, "From this day forth, the Rajita Empire will go unopposed and all last remnants of the Moon Kingdom will be eradicated! Princess Serenity, you and the Sailor Senshi will be gone! The Zero Hour has approached for Earth and the mammalian inhabitants! For I, Kaiser Ghidorah, will become the new god the universe will worship!"

With that said the villain calmly cackled and powered up with an intense green aura around his body. At long last, Kaiser Ghidorah would see action and seek out to eliminate the heir of his hated adversary: the Moon Princess.

The Zero Hour will soon approach.

-

Outside of the mother ship, Rajita cruisers and air crafts were in massive swarms while approaching the planet's orbit. The invasion was prepared to begin and the fate of the human race would be greatly contested like it never has before. Could the end of mankind be at hand? Only Earth's Special Forces are the only souls that will make a difference and even then their chances of survival are slim.

Kami-sama, have mercy on Earth and every soul.

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Earth/Outside of Genkai's Temple/8:45 PM

The Spirit Detectives and the children arrived at the site. The bus drove off to leave the group. Yui, Cammy, Aoshi and Mokuba gazed across at the temple steps leading up to the top where Genkai awaited them. Mokuba had heard everything about Aoshi being half Lycan, but didn't seem at all shocked like the girls expected.

"So you're not at all shocked about Aoshi being half Lycan?" asked Yui.

"Not at all. I've had my share of weird moments with magic and let me tell you, having your soul trapped within a card is freaky enough as it is."

"Yeah, I'll bet you and your brother had some crazy experiences with Yugi's groups," Yui replied. "Hey, Aoshi-kun, we're here!"

"Yeah," the boy merely nodded in reply.

"Cheer up, Aoshi-kun. At least we finally made it, but man did we have to make too many stops!" Cammy crossed her arms and scoffed.

"Hey, kids! This isn't a sight tour! We're getting ready to go up!" Kuwabara called out to the kids.

"Humph, call me a kid will you?" Dark Gabumon grunted. "Who does he think I am?"

"Let's go, Dark Gabumon," Yui giggled and took her digimon by her hand.

"It's going to be good to see Genkai again," Botan giggled excitedly. "Yusuke, did you make sure to bring the gift we bought for her?"

"Yeah, I did," Yusuke nodded as he pointed to his bag. "I wonder what ol' grandma is up to!"

Kurama and Hiei remained silent as they walked up the steps with the Detectives, the children, the digimon and the ferry girl. They set their eyes specifically to Aoshi and observed him.

Unbeknownst to everyone, the group was already being followed by the same shadowy figure out of the city. His eyes flashed a red glow and chuckled deeply to himself. Whatever he came here for, it meant trouble. The Detectives were in for an unexpected ambush by this dark presence.

The Three Dragon Knights have awakened, but it only came down to Joey and Yugi saving the day. The Senshi eliminate another Rajita with their allies. Sailor Moon has ordered her fellow Senshi to implement a meeting to plan a counterstrike on the incoming invaders. Unfortunately, what they don't realize is that they are dealing with a legion of thousands.

Donning his armored battle attire, Kaiser Ghidorah will finally take action and sets off to finish Sailor Moon.

Even the Legendary Warriors have been forewarned about a possible threat on the horizon. Could this be connected with the project Kaiba is developing in the works? Or is it a mere coincidence? Takuya and his friends already have their share fare of problems with the incoming invading forces of the Rajita Empire.

Yusuke and his group arrive at Genkai's but are unaware of the arrival of an unwanted guest. Who is this dark figure and why is he specifically after Yui?

Seto Kaiba's project is near completion and has become one of Ghidorah's primary targets.

The Earth is preparing to undergo one of the most drastic changes in the past thousands of years and the human race will finally meet its ultimate test. Is there any hope of thwarting the alien threat? Thus far, only the Tamers, the Sailor Senshi, the Legendary Warriors, the reawakened Dragon Knights and the Spirit Detectives are up to the task. Though, will it be enough to defeat the might of a vengeful Kaiser Ghidorah?

(Play Yu Yu Hakusho third ending theme "Doing Unbalanced Kissing")

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(PREVIEW)

Sailor Moon: Hi everyone! It's me, the leader of the Sailor Senshi, Sailor Moon! Oh no, the invasion has begin! Kaiser Ghidorah and his forces have all landed on earth!

Kuiiza: Our cruisers are simply crushing the Earth's greatest military forces. Oh, how these primates are so behind our technology!

Kujiko: I've seen other more primitive defense weapons than these pathetic toys!

Sailor Venus: Sailor Moon! Be careful out there! After you meet with those kids, get back here to the shrine!

Yusuke: Whoa, hey! If it isn't Lyn! It's been a while!

Lyn: We've got trouble.

Mysterious figure: Hello Spirit Detectives! Allow me to introduce myself, I am Draco. I wish to finish you off and kill the human girl!

Kurama: We won't let you!

Yui: No! Yusuke and Draco are trapped inside some kind of green light! I have to save them!

Kuwabara: I need my spirit energy back to help Urameshi!

Yamaki: Kaiba, we must abandon this project! There's a situation in Tokyo!

Kaiba: I could care less! Start up the KC-Hypnos Project!

Nagah: At long last, Sailor Senshi, we meet. Without your leader, I'm confident I can take each of you.

Sailor Uranus: Like hell you can take all eight of us!

Tuxedo Kamen: Me included!

Nagah: Heh, well, I wouldn't underestimate me, girlies.

Agunimon: This can't be happening. There's green beams shooting down from those spaceships and people are losing their souls!

Takato: No way this can be happening! Rika, Himura and Henry, we have to do something to stop them and protect our families!

Ghidorah: Princess Serenity, at long last we meet.

Sailor Moon: So, you're Kaiser Ghidorah, how is it I don't remember you?

Ghidorah: It won't matter once I have slain you. If only your dear mother, the Queen, were here now to see your corpse under my feet.

Sailor Mars: SAILOR MOON! NO! DON'T FIGHT HIM!

Ghidorah: Pathetic. And you call yourself the Earth's champion?

Hiei: The turning point has arrived. Next episode is entitled...

The Zero Hour Has Arrived! Ghidorah Confronts the Moon Princess!

Sailor Mars: Sailor Moon... Usagi... No, you can't be... You can't...

Ghidorah: Justice has finally been served for the Rajita. End game, Moon Princess.

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Whew, I think I may have written the longest chapter of this sequel. I could be wrong. This whole chapter was basically the set-up for what's to come in the upcoming chapters. The invasion begins and Ghidorah will take action for the first time. We just got a glimpse of his vicious nature in this chapter. Yes, his battle outfit is based off the hardcore Shredder from the newer Ninja Turtles series and his mannerisms are of the DC villain, Darkseid, including the Omega Effect-esque attack. Don't worry, that will only vaporize weaker individuals.

Credit goes to LazerWulf for beta-reading this chapter and for suggesting some changes made to the story. I'm sure he'll like the next chapter when his characters Lyn, Max, Sam and Larry return. Thanks to Belletiger for the idea of including the Dragon Knights from the Yu-Gi-Oh series and letting me use her Draco character for next chapter.

Next we have the most emotional chapter of the series. What will Yui and Kuwabara do in order to help their friends against Draco? Then there's the eventual face-off between Ghidorah and Sailor Moon. Then, it appears Nagah will get her chance to rumble with all eight Senshi and Tuxedo Kamen at once. Lots and lots of action next chapter. Hopefully, you'll be ready for it.

Anyway, I'm off! Catch you on the next update! Peace!