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Hello Everyone,

Finally got this up, sorry for the delay with the update. Thank you Jakeros for the recent encouragement, it means a lot.

TropicalRemix: Thank you for the review, Beryl and Endymion won't end up together, I can promise you on that, hopefully this chapter shows how much he really doesn't like her :-)

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I am editing chapter twelve so will try and get it up soon. As always, thank you to all of you who are reading and reviewing this story!

Chapter Eleven

"Hello…is anyone there?" Usagi called out. She knew she was in some sort of dream but so far, nothing was happening. She had found herself dressed in a thin silk gown that barely reached the lower part of her thighs. A great expanse of mist clouded her vision but she could feel it, this place was filled with magic and intrigue. She had been walking for what felt like over an hour, going nowhere. Sighing in frustration, she stumped her feet and realised she had no shoes.

"This place just keeps getting better and better!" She moaned. A gentle giggle took her by surprise as she spun around to see a brown haired female looking at her. The woman had long wavy brown hair that went towards the back of her legs. She had soft brown eyes and was dressed in a plain brown gown with gladiator sandals. She had a bow and arrow placed on her back and a sword at her hip.

"Who are you?" Usagi asked dumbstruck at such a sight. This woman had such a strong powerful aura surrounding her. the woman giggled a little again.

"Am I that hard to figure out? Try again Princess" the woman said in a rich sounding deep voice. Usagi took in her appearance and slowly, Nehellenia's words played in her mind.

"Artemis?" Usagi guessed, shocked when the woman nodded her head and then clapped her hands.

"Well done Moon Princess, well, we finally meet. I must admit, I have never met anyone else with such a strong connection to the Moon but you are a direct descendent of Selene. You have a stronger hold to the Moon than I ever did. I was only ever meant to be for the Hunt but it seems you and I will forever be connected, my little moon warrior" Artemis said, winking at Usagi. Usagi blushed, unsure of what to say.

"Selene was a warrior too, she did fight in the wars of the Gods when the time came, although that was after she had two daughters for Zeus I suppose, doubt Hera was pleased…" Artemis mused, ignoring the shocked look on Usagi's face. Artemis walked around Usagi, eyeing her up and down and smiling a little.

"You have been through a lot haven't you? You decided to carry on this life didn't you when you had the chance to start all over again, it could've been peaceful ya know?" Artemis said before giggling. Usagi wrapped her arms around her body, wondering whether that was the very thing she should've done. Hadn't Cosmos told of a destructive future? Was this what she meant?

Artemis stopped walking and stood in front of Usagi. Sighing deeply, Artemis held out her hand to Usagi, beckoning for her to take it. Usagi hesitated but decided to follow along, there had to be a reason for Artemis to show herself now.

"By becoming a Sailor Senshi, you became a warrior more than a Queen of the Moon. You stepped into not only the Goddess Selene's shoes but also mine. I cannot stay much longer as my time is finishing but know this. To win this battle you must accept the warrior within. The whole Galaxy is depending upon your bravery. The decisions you make from here on in will have consequences. Some you can predict and others you cannot but you must take responsibility for them. Never doubt your friends and family …allow them to help, do not shut them out. Conquer your fears, your fears may stumble you in the future and never forget, the Silver Crystal and the powers from the Moon depend upon your heart. Rise as Queen of the Moon and face this great evil, even if it means a great sacrifice of life for the greater good" Artemis said strongly. Usagi nodded as a bright light engulfed the females

Four years before

Chiba Mamoru had just left work, tired from his training as a doctor. His training took most of his free time and any free time he had were spent either studying or trying to catch up on sleep. If he were honest, he had found himself fully focussed on his studies now more than ever before. A year prior, he had been out galivanting as Tuxedo Kamen hunting for the legendary Silver Crystal. On more than one occasion he had crossed paths with the Senshi, never really interacting with them. They just simply got in his way. But there was something about them that he just couldn't shake. What was it?

Walking over to his 2nd hand red Toyota car, he turned his car on and moved off swiftly, ignoring some of the nurses who had tried to ask him out for drinks. He just didn't have time for such frivolous things like that plus, he had never met a girl that held his attention for more than a few days. He wasn't playing hard to get or anything like that, it was just that all the girls he had met over the years were all the same. Some were simply just beautiful, others were beautiful and smart. He always wanted a girl to be intelligent but even when he had met what many considered 'the perfect match' he had just got bored thinking about what his life would be like. Yeah, he would have the big house and maybe one or two children, but it was just too perfect.

'What the hell am I looking for?' he had asked himself on more than one occasion 'Those damned dreams' his thoughts returned. Ever since he had become Tuxedo Kamen, he had been plagued by dreams of a Princess calling out to him about the legendary Silver Crystal. He went out nearly dying on multiple occasions. But nothing. As the years went by, the desire to transform waned. He soon found himself hating the Senshi as he knew they were also looking for the same thing and person.

'Some guardians they turned out to be' he had thought angrily.

Half an hour later he finally parked up outside his apartment which was on the top floor. Getting out of his car, he brushed down his blue shirt and light brown trousers.

'Instant Ramen it is' he thought as he realised he hadn't eaten anything substantial in a while. He never did notice a pair of cold blue eyes on his back. Kunzite had followed him since he left the hospital. In fact, Kunzite had been watching Chiba Mamoru for the past year, even going so far as to station Zoisite at the same hospital under the alias as Fumio. Under this guise, Zoisite had befriended Mamoru and successfully introduced him to the rest of the Generals, even Kunzite. Now Kunzite was certain that Chiba Mamoru was someone important. Kunzite had seen it in a distant memory that had recently surfaced. Chiba Mamoru was the prince they had been searching for. The very Prince they would obey over Queen Beryl.

Slowly but surely, Zoisite had worked a way to drain Mamoru's energy. It was from certain things he touched like his pen, his briefcase, case folders and clip boards. A youma attack within the hospital was something Jadeite had refused point blank, they all were not comfortable with going to such lengths but Zoisite being the clever man he was had come up with a smooth plan. Every day Mamoru grew more and more tired and tonight was the night that Kunzite was to take him. In truth, he had enjoyed being normal with his generals and Mamoru. They had gone out for drinks and food, getting to know each other, learning more about the man their Prince had become. Kunzite knew he would give up his life for this man.

The moment Beryl had seen an image of Mamoru, she had ordered his capture, she knew he was Prince Endymion immediately. She had attributed it to his eyes; no-one had those blue eyes. Jadeite had made a gagging sound when he came out of that particular meeting.

"I'm just not comfortable with her fawning over our Prince like that, it feels wrong" Jadeite had said. Kunzite understood even though he didn't want to admit it. Phasing into Mamoru's apartment, Mamoru was sprawled out on his couch asleep, barely touching his instant Ramen.

'If I knew he was constantly eating this stuff I would've taken him out to eat every night' Kunzite thought, looking at his Prince with concern. Kunzite then placed his right hand over Mamoru's forehead.

'Last bit of negative energy and then you're ours again my Prince' the dark energy went into Mamoru easily. Mamoru shifted slightly but didn't wake up. He wouldn't wake up for a number of weeks once Kunzite took his limp body back to the Dark Kingdom.

An understanding had passed between the five men. They were the court of the former Earth Kingdom under Prince Endymion. Once Mamoru had woken up, he had transformed into Tuxedo Kamen and went by the name Endymion, relinquishing his citizen identity. It had taken a few hours to teach Endymion not to show his physical repulsion of Beryl when she touched him. He was meant to be almost lifeless to her, an obedient puppy. But they knew better, they knew the real power was Queen Meteria who had fought the Moon Kingdom to free Earth. A decision was made after about 1 year when they went to Elysian and found Helios. Endymion's memories had come back enough to know where his true power was. With the generals and the negative power of Meteria, they took control of Elysian and controlled Helios, over-powering him. The two priestesses were placed in a deep sleep for their outward association with the Moon Kingdom. They didn't know where Princess Serenity was so they had become useless in Endymion's eyes. Darkness suited him in his new form but Helios had continued to struggle. With time however, Helios had succumbed to Endymion and willingly obeyed him much like Motoki who they had taken away a few months prior.

Travelling to Elysian had brought back so many memories for them. They had forgotten how beautiful the place was. Beryl and Meteria didn't know how to get to Elysian and Endymion had planned on keeping it that way. Elysian was known for its blue skies, warm air and stunning greenery. There were a variety of flowers, especially roses which was Prince Endymion's flower of choice. He remembered being told that Elysian was the very location where the High Priest of Earth resided and protected the Golden Crystal until the ascension of a new King or Queen. He often dreamt of Elysian even when he was just Chiba Mamoru, never understanding what he was actually dreaming about or where until he finally found the place he considered home.

But Endymion's dreams had never ceased, not really. He still dreamt of the Moon Princess but this time, she never called out to him. Instead, she just stood there, her back to him looking up towards the Moon. Endymion had cursed her, cursed her for the witch craft she had used over him. He promised he would make her pay. He would make her beg him to end her life and that of her Senshi. But he couldn't shake the feeling of guilt he had deep within him. He had searched for her for so long but now he knew the truth. Yes, they had been lovers but did he really love her? A deep part of him knew the real truth but it was a part of him that conflicted with the Dark Kingdom, much like the feelings his Shitennou had for the Senshi. It didn't matter to him in the end because the end result was he would be King over Earth like he was meant to be. He would just have to stomach Beryl and hope they produced an heir early so he didn't have to be with her.

Present Time

After releasing Pluto last, it was agreed that Pluto would take the rest of the Senshi away so that they could prepare for battle. Galaxia had promised she would bring Princess Serenity back to them. Uranus and Venus both stayed with Galaxia insisting she couldn't do it all alone. Pluto had said she would come back immediately to teleport them all out.

"Usagi will give birth soon, we have to get her off Earth" Uranus said as they ran through the many dark hallways leading off to more dark shadowy corners.

"Can you feel her?" Venus asked Galaxia. Galaxia nodded, trying her best to concentrate. She didn't want to worry them with her anxious feelings. Usagi's spirit had been in and out of the Dark Kingdom for some reason and that scared her. What could be happening to their Princess?

Galaxia stopped and made Uranus and Venus push their backs against the wall. A Youma walked past next to another Youma, talking about Beryl now becoming Super Beryl after finally merging with Meteria. World domination was secured and soon they would control the whole galaxy. Venus placed her left hand over her mouth to muffle her scream. They had failed, it was too late. Beryl would be too strong for all of them now.

"Don't give up hope, we still have our Princess, we must believe in her" Galaxia whispered. Venus nodded but tears had already started to fall. After everything they had all been through, to have it all end like this. Galaxia signalled for them to carry on running. Usagi's spirit was now firmly back. They didn't have much time.

He had been watching her for the past half hour, watching the gentle rise and fall of her chest as she slept on in peace. Something was bothering him. He had used the link he had with her and came upon a discovery that shocked him. There were two souls inside her, but what were these souls? Why was he able to feel a faint link with them? Folding his arms, he strolled to where she slept on a cold slab. Placing a finger on her forehead, he sent an electric jolt to wake her up. Her blue eyes snapped open and she instantly got up but Endymion had prevented her from standing up. His red eyes bore into her blue ones. Usagi looked at Endymion, fully taking in his appearance. He had changed dramatically. This wasn't the man she had fallen in love with. This was a man filled with dark energy. But no matter how much she tried to resist, all she wanted was for him to hold her and tell her everything would be alright. Usagi shifted a little, feeling her eyes start to water. Endymion narrowed his eyes as he moved back slightly.

"Your witchcraft no longer has a hold on me" he said before chuckling a little "I now have you in my grasp". Usagi flinched at his words. She was just so tired now. She had noticed she was no longer Sailor Moon or Princess Serenity so she knew without these transformations she was currently vulnerable.

"What makes you think you have me? My Senshi will find a way, they always do" Usagi said sternly, trying to harden her heart. Endymion placed his piercing gaze on Usagi making a shiver run down her back.

"They always find a way, do they? They didn't save you during the Silver Millennium, did they? They couldn't even save themselves…and not to mention they still didn't actually find you, more like stumbled across you" Endymion said snidely. Usagi closed her eyes in sadness, this man really wasn't her Prince anymore, could she really save him?

As Usagi opened her eyes to say something, she was surprised when Endymion swiftly picked her up and held her close to his body. He looked intensely into her eyes before claiming her lips with his own. Usagi struggled a little but she knew it was useless. She had always melted into his arms when he kissed her. She couldn't breathe as he deepened his kiss, moaning into her mouth as he too lost himself in her. He just couldn't shake her no matter how desperate he wanted to. Something inside him screamed to just simply take her away and disappear. But could he throw all this away for her? He didn't want to admit the answer to that as he pulled away abruptly from the kiss and walked away, putting as much distance as he could. Usagi was gasping for air, her lips swollen from his passionate kisses. Endymion watched her chest heaving up and down as he gently placed a hand over his throat, he so desperately wanted to kiss her again, perhaps do a hell of a lot more.

"You really do have me under your spell…I can see it now. I must end your life to be free of you" Endymion said, his eyes becoming almost vacant. Usagi held his gaze, frightened that he truly meant his words.

"Galactic Shock!" Sailor Galaxia shot a bright ball of light hitting Endymion from the side. Venus then wrapped her chain around him trying to keep him in place. Uranus ran up to Usagi and held her close.

"Are you ok?" Uranus asked. Usagi nodded as Uranus pulled back a little. Galaxia had already contacted Pluto to pick them up. They couldn't hold Endymion as negative energy swirled all around his form, his eyes burning red with anger.

"And the babies?" Uranus asked, not realising how loud she spoke. Usagi nodded before she felt a pair of eyes burning into her own. Endymion had frozen, his attacks stopping immediately. Usagi looked at him, sadness in her heart as she had come to the decision that maybe she couldn't save him. He didn't love her anymore and she really didn't want to be in a world where she wasn't with him. Endymion's eyes flashed blue just for a moment but soon that was gone when Pluto teleported herself into the confined room and then teleported them all out. Once released from the chain, Endymion got up, looking at the spot Usagi had just been.

She was pregnant…. that explained the two souls he could feel. He had a link with them which could mean only one thing. As this realisation started to take route in his mind, the Generals rushed in to inform Endymion of what he already knew, the Senshi had escaped. Queen Beryl would not be happy with this at all but right now, Prince Endymion didn't care. Was he really going to kill her? Could he kill her now knowing that she was carrying his children? His red eyes landed on his generals and they saw something that frightened them. He looked as if he were seething inside and was about to explode but nothing came out. Instead, an eerily silence took over his form as he stood up. He was thinking where she would go, how long until she was due to give birth? Two souls, did that mean twins? But he was certain that the Queens of the Moon could only have one heir, Princess Serenity had no siblings but he wasn't going to pretend he knew the ins and outs of the Moon Dynasty if there even was one. His parents had never mentioned another Queen before Queen Serenity, nor a goddess like her. The Moon….that was it, that was where she would go to give birth, the very place she was powerful enough to block them all. He inwardly cursed but then smirked. She wouldn't be able to hold out for long. She would give birth and would be too weak to defend herself. He would have to take her and the children away and protect them. He mentally sneered; he would actually have to protect the very person Beryl wanted to kill. His generals looked at him wondering what was going through his mind. There was no doubt in his mind; he would have to tell his generals. How they would react he didn't care, they were under his command and would do as he asked. Besides, he knew they didn't trust Beryl; it didn't matter if she merged with Meteria. World domination was about to happen and he would not let anything get in his way. He would imprison Usagi in a prison of his own making. If it meant keeping the generals appeased, he would also have the Senshi captured and each one could take whichever Senshi they wanted, was this not the spoils of war? Helios approached his Prince, his look deranged but still, there was softness there.

"I have something to inform you all, there has been a change in our plans" Endymion started. Helios nodded as well as the generals. Motoki then appeared looking about wildly. The negative energy swirled all around them as they stood in that confined room, anticipation in the air Endymion smiled a small smile as he took a confident stance.

"It concerns the Moon Princess and the Senshi" Endymion started. Now he had their full attention.