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Chapter 11

Finally the day arrived that the Fireball Princess would appear. Everyone was tense with anticipation and nervousness. No one knew when the princess of Kinmoku would arrive. The Three Lights insisted on putting on a performance that day in order to prove to their Princess they had indeed been doing their job.

The sun set and the night rose, though no sign of the Princess was seen. Finally, they all gathered at Raye's temple—Raye's temple was the safest place they could be. The moon shined brightly over the temple as they all stared at the sky, unusually tense. Finally they saw a shooting star and a bright light. The Three Lights jumped to their feet to welcome their Princess. The Scouts stood just slightly behind them, not wanting to be intruding on their reunion with their Princess.

The light grew brighter and brighter and bigger and bigger in front of them until revealing the Fireball Princess. Her face held a small smile and she opened her arms as if beckoning the Three Lights to come to her. They each dropped to one knee at the site of her and she motioned them to stand. Her eyes lit on Serena.

"Moon Princess, I have been worried. I heard about Sailor Mercury and the Earth Prince. I rushed over here as fast as I could, but I was detained. A certain charming Lady decided we should meet." Her eyes twinkled at her last comment.

"Who stopped you?" Yaten asked suspiciously.

"A charming Lady that Guardiania is." There was an intake of breath.

"You met Guardiania?" Lita exclaimed.

"When? Where? How?" Mina said.

"All in due time I shall explain," the Princess said. "But right now I am wearied from my journey. Will you show me where I shall be staying?"

Raye flushed crimson and the Three Lights stammered their apologies. "This way," Taiki said as he led the way to their apartment. Seiya squeezed Serena's hand and followed. She watched them walk into the full night and then turned to her friends who were discussing the mysterious Guardiania.

"Uh, guys…" Serena started and they all looked at her. "I think tomorrow we need to talk to Hana again."

"Not just Hana," Raye said. "But Princess Kakyuu as well."

"I guess the most we can do tonight is build up our strength for tomorrow," Lita said softly, with a hint of sadness seeping into her voice.

"I miss Amy," Mina whispered.

The morning came and four girls dragged their tired selves to the Three Lights' apartment. They had gotten the least amount of sleep as possible, but whoever slept, received nightmares. Apparently the Three Lights slept well, but were up early, because Yaten opened the door wide eyed and alert. He beckoned them to come inside and they followed wearily.

"You look like you haven't gotten any sleep," Yaten exclaimed in surprise.

"Hard night," Mina mumbled.

"Serena!" Seiya said in worry as he came into the living room. Serena looked the worse out of all of them. Everything was hitting her harder than all the others. She had dark circles under her eyes and her cheeks were paler than usual; moreover, her hair was a complete mess. Seiya led her over to the couch gingerly, in fear she'd trip over herself out of weariness or lack of awareness. She flashed him a quick smile of thanks.

"Is the Kakyuu up yet?" Lita asked as she sat down next to Serena.

"I'm awake," came Kaykuu's voice from the end of the room.

"We need to ask you some questions," Serena said softly.

"Ah, yes," Kakyuu replied. "I'm sure it has to do with Lady Guardiania. I think we need to summon the Flowerling." Kakyuu motioned for Taiki to come to her and whispered something to him; he left the apartment in a flash.

"A what?" Mina asked uncertainly.

"A Flowerling," Kakyuu replied. "It will be explained in a moment. We must wait for Star Maker's return."

Mina shrugged and took a proffered roll and mug from Yaten. Lita and Raye were already munching on theirs. Serena just sipped warm hot chocolate that burned its way down her throat, while Seiya rested his arm around her hip.

Finally, after what seemed like forever, a clicking sound was heard from the doorway as a key was inserted and unlocked the door. It swung open, revealing Taiki, Hana Mioko and her friend Maria.

"Highness," Hana said, curtsying to the Fireball Princess. Maria copied her suit.

"Drop all that nonsense," Kakyuu said with a wave of her hand. "We are all on equal footing. Now, we have need of you."

"So I heard," Hana replied with laughter resonating in her voice. Lita cleared her throat and Hana looked at her. "Patience is a virtue, Jupiter. Now what can I answer?" Hana sat down gingerly on a chair and Maria sat beside her.

"What's a Flower-thing?" Mina repeated.

"Flowerling," Maria replied and almost everyone jumped—well everyone except for Hana and the Fireball Princess; no one had expected her to speak, but Maria continued as if she hadn't noticed. "A Flowerling is a protector of the Galaxy and is only sent out by Lady Guardiania herself."

"Which brings us to our next question," Lita said. "Who's this Guardiania?"

"Lady Guardiania," Hana corrected. "She is the protector of the Galaxy and has extraordinary power—second to no one."

"Where is she from?" Raye piped in.

"She lives in an Outest Ring of the Galaxy. It is the Galaxial Shield; it is a thin Shield that Protects the Galaxy from the unwonted." Hana paused for a moment and looked at the Fireball Princess.

"Sometimes the Shield is penetrated or sometimes the evil brews from within," the Fireball Princess continued. "This time the evil has come from within. Lady Guardiania requested to have a word with me before I left. It is quite an honor to be asked to see her. Most people in the Galaxy have no idea she exists. The Lady likes to keep it like that. She told me of a vendetta that Kaosu has decided upon. It is to reach the farthest ends of the Galaxy and take over. It is to go beyond the Galaxy and into another dimension, but only after she murders those who have thwarted her."

"The Lady acts covertly," Maria added. "She is able to send the right people to the right places. The Lady places a lot of faith in the Guardians of the Galaxy—the Sailor Scouts and the Starlights. Sometimes she even sends those of her court, the Flowerlings, but that is only when she is quite worried about an enemy. The Lady is aware of the power this enemy has attained and is worried about the extremes Kaosu will go to to win."

"You must understand, the disappearance of your friends is just the beginning," Hana explained. "We must find where Kaosu is and destroy her for good."

"But—do we know who Kaosu is?" Serena asked then flushed as everyone looked at her oddly. "Like which enemy she was. Like Beryl, or the Doom Phantom, or Mistress 9."

"We're still trying to figure that out," Maria said. "Kaosu seems to have found a way to block Hana's powers from reading her whereabouts. What we really need is to find the Flower Reader."

"The who?" the Scouts and Lights exclaimed in unison.

"The Flower Reader," Hana repeated. "It is our key to maintaining the peace in the Galaxy and mending Time. The Flower Reader can locate the Flower of Love and Hope. We need that to save everyone. And Pluto is deathly ill—" There was an intake of breath and everyone looked at Hana like she had grown three heads or something. "The meddling and befuddling of Time is causing Pluto to become sick. The more Kaosu gains power, the less strength and time she has. She is in the hospital right now with Uranus and Neptune looking after in worry." Hana paused as a sadness swept over her. "They are unsure if they are able to trust me or not. They fear that I will not remain loyal to you, Sailor Moon." Her lavender eyes got this determined and frightful look. "I promise, no swear to you that I will help you and will NOT and NEVER will harm you. It is not like the way of the Flowerlings to do harm to the protectors of the Galaxy. I won't deny, we Flowerlings are soldiers in our own right and I will destroy any enemy that Guardiania tells me to destroy; but I will not harm my friends and those Guardiania appointed." Hana bowed her head, trying to regain her normal calm and Maria placed a hand on her back to comfort her.

"Believe Hana," Maria said almost pleadingly to the Scouts. The Lights needed no convincing, they would follow their Princess to the end of the world if they needed to, but Raye and Lita were looking skeptical. "She is only doing what is…right. Understand that you need all the help you can get."

"We know what she is," Raye said, eyes narrowing. "But we do not know what you are."

"I am just a friend," Maria said, her normal jovial butterscotch eyes going bright with shock. "I know all of this because I am Hana's long time friend. We have known each other for ever. I am here to help where I can."

Serena looked at Hana, then at her friend, Maria, determined. "I believe you." She stood up and Seiya's arm fell from around her waist. She held out her hand and Hana shook it, followed by Maria. "I hope we win."

The Fireball Princess smiled at this and the Scouts lost all apprehension as they finally—officially—joined forces with Hana Mioko, the Flowerling, Sailor Gloriosa, Soldier and Protector of the Galaxial Shield and with her friend Maria.

Hey Guys! I'm expecting you all to review. The next chapter will come shortly. Another character (possibly two) disappears and now even Hana is starting to become a little nervous. Trista is so sick that she needs to have nurses and doctors with her 24-7. Amara and Michelle still need to be convinced of Hana's loyalty. Kaosu is growing stronger. Will the Scouts prevail? Or will everything fail? Find out!