"The dials on the hands of time are turning. Isn't it strange though, that they are turning in the opposite direction?" Zoicite looked closely at the broken moon watch. He knew, once he spotted it in the lands of the Kingdom of Earth, that it belonged to him. This ancient heirloom hardly held an ounce of rust and somehow had been buried under a fallen tree, still had the energy to continue it's ticking. Zoicite had tried to fix the small pocket clock, make it go the correct way, but it always seemed to revert back. Something was wishing it to continue on its course.

"It belongs to a past long forgotten. Time is going backwards for this small watch and I believe it doesn't wish to be disturbed by we, the present day dwellers. Instead it wants us to venture back into that hidden past shrouded by the secrets that have been concealed within the shadows." Malachite fingered the fragile item with care, never taking his eyes of the moving hands. Zoicite become deep with thought, worry passing over his features.

"If that is true, then that means the past is finally coming upon us. Once it reaches our own spot in time, then Beryl's power will reach its maximum limit and then everything we worked for will finally crumble to pieces."

"You think to negatively. This could possibly be a good thing. With this new found knowledge we may be able to reach our Prince before the Queen. I do not believe him or the Princess is brought back yet, for if they have I believe this tiny clock would finally end it's journey." Malachite stopped his menstruations on the watch and stared up to meet his friend's eyes. Zoicite wasn't sure if he should believe him or not. Long ago, trust could never be an issue when it came to his leader in command. Beryl had believed she had erased everyone's memories from their glory days as Prince Endymion's guard, but she had never been more wrong. The men, all the men, had done nothing but put on a show for the evil lady in purple. They had never shifted their loyalty from their Prince and have instead been trying to look for ways into getting their royal back on his thrown. The arrival of the first spark from their Highness had made the boy's filled with pride and happiness. It wouldn't be too long now.

The two straightened their postures as they heard a pair of footsteps come their way. Fearing it may be the Queen Zoicite hid the small object in his grey coat pocket. The cherry-wood door swung open, revealing a very annoyed general. Jedite's green eyes looked at them lazily as he walked into the darkened room. "Beryl had found her way to the old palace grounds. I believe she had come across a confrontation while she was there since she is not in the best of moods. I thought Elysion was deserted?"

Zoicites eyes grew with surprise, but Malachite kept his calm composure. He brought a hand up to his chin with a smirk planted on his lips. "Perhaps we have miscalculated. If there still is inhabitants on those lands then maybe a part of our old home still stands. It is a possibility…"

"The moon kingdom was utterly destroyed. Beryl started with us before she even reached Serenity's planet. How can anything of our world still stand?" Jedite wanted Malachite to be right, but there was just to much stuff pointing to him being wrong. They have walked around those grounds so often that it was almost impossible for them to miss anything. Let alone real living people. It just didn't make sense. Zoicite looked between his to comrades with much thought. He wasn't sure which story, idea, was more believable.

"Asking her would be to much trouble since she may start having suspicions, but we could go back there and try looking around again. It may seem unnecessary, but if we have the time then we might as well give it another try. Perhaps that spark that shot out of our Prince awoken something deep within the ruins of the palace. We will never know if we don't take the time to find out." The men seemed to agree with him. Malachite got up from his seat and began to walk out until he stopped at the door, his head cocked to the two behind him.

"Does anyone know where Nephrite is? I think its about time we let him in on everything."

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"Moon Prism Power!"

"Mars Star Power!"

"Mercury Star Power!"

"Jupiter Start Power!"

Flashes of white, blue, red, and green mashed in together as the four scouts transformed. Luna watched from a small ledge on the alley-way's building as the girls blocked the enemies way out. The purple-scalely fiend let loose a thundering roar while he fended of the sailor scouts. A giant spike struck Sailor Jupiter's leg as she tried to avoided the full impact of the blow. Makoto hissed from pain as she doubled over to the ground. Sailor Moon rushed over to help her.

"Makoto-Chan are you alright? You she just sit this one out and let us finish it from here." Usagi gently touched her swollen café, that was now spewing out red blood. Jupiter flinched once more, but didn't agree with Usagi's kind words. Pushing herself to stand on one leg, she balanced herself using Sailor Moon to keep her self from falling over. Usagi's blue eyes clouded with worry as Sailor Mars and Sailor Mercury ran over to join them.

"Are you going to be OK Jupiter? You really shouldn't be standing up…that doesn't look very good. We need to get you help as soon as this is over." Mercury bent down, trying to get a better look at the gash. Mars looked from Jupiter to the youma, trying to make sure he stayed at a safe distance away from the group.

"Just sit this one out Jupiter and as soon as we fry this creep then we'll come back to help you. You don't need to inflict more pain on yourself by forcing yourself to fight in a bad condition." Jupiter looked thankful at Raye, but wouldn't go back to sitting down. She didn't want to show weakness to any of her team, let alone right in front of their enemy. She just wanted it over with.

"Thank you guys, but we need to dust him together. I say we do the planet attack and get it all over with, pronto." The girls wasn't so sure, but as more spikes and flaming rocks shot their way, they figured they might as well give it a try. Sailor moon got in front of the others, already getting into her own fighting position. The troop followed suit.

"What's this? I will never be beaten!" More roaring filled the air as the youma charged their way. The girls were more then ready.

"Jupiter Power!"

"Mars Power!"

"Mercury Power!"

"Venus Power!"

"Sailor Planet Attack!"

More lights woven together as a blinding light hit the enemy at his center. Within seconds the youma was nothing more then dust in the wind. The girl's, however, never noticed since their attention was focused on another. Right as they were putting their powers as one, Sailor Venus came onto the scene to help. The lady in orange stood a couple of feet away from the group as her golden tresses swayed with the wind. The girls didn't where to begin as they watched their so-called Princess walk towards them slowly, her white cat at her heels.

"It's been along time scouts, I believe it was time I showed my presence once more. How are you guys?"

"Cut the crap Venus and tell us what it is you want. We have an emergency we need to tend to if you haven't noticed? This had better be worth our time." Raye was seething with anger and her fellow teammates didn't know if she was right to be or not. Makoto sat herself down on a large step as Mercury joined her. Usagi shook her head softly, walking a bit in front of the scout of fire.

"What Mars means to say is that Jupiter had become injured in the battle and so our time is very limited right now. If this is important then we would love to hear you out, but if it can wait then we should be leaving now."

"It is important Sailor Moon. I believe it is time you four found out the truth of your past lives. I have come to terms with my old beliefs and will be willing to put my trust into everyone again. If you will take the time to listen that is…."

"You mean, the real truth and nothing but it? So you are not the Princess are you Venus? You will admit it now?" Makoto was looking up, locking her gaze with mystery blond. Minako nodded her head as walked closer to the small cluster. Her shoulders losing its tension, feeling relieved the weight she was holding would finally be lifted. Luna jumped down and joined her small companion by Usagi's feet.

"I am not Serenity, nor was I ever. Serenity was a smart, innocent girl with big dreams of her world and this one. She loved all her subjects and family and treated everyone with the respect they deserved. Our Princess was a one of a kind gem and I could never replace her. I just hope she could forgive me for my lies and deceit, but at the time I felt it be the only way to keep her safe from harm. Forgive me scouts, for I now admit it was wrong of me. I hope you all can forgive me." Minako's head dropped, shielding the shame her eyes held. She lifted her gaze only when she felt a hand upon her shoulder. In her mind she knew it would be Usagi, but her eye's were shocked at who her face met. Raye managed a small smile as her violet eyes met Venus's blue ones.

"Everyone makes mistakes Minako-Chan. It takes a true soldier to admit them. We all forgive you." Tears began to fall from Minako's eyes as she looked around the group. Everyone shone with acceptance and forgiveness, holding no grudges for the weary girl. Venus finally started to feel whole again. Artemis smiled as his charge ran up and hugged each and every scout, knowing now everything would be alright.

"Isn't that cute? Finally the whole Sailor Scout team is united. It's a shame that it was a little to late." The girls removed themselves from the group embrace while they stared up into the sky. They gasped once they saw Nephrite hovering above them, a smirk playing on his features.

"What do you want Nega-creep? Can't you see we're having a moment?" Usagi felt the words pour from her in agitation. Nephrite's smile widened while his eyes clouded over into more darkness. A shiver passed through Sailor Moon as it happened. Venus walked over to stand beside her, the others following her motions. Finally they looked like a true team.

"What do you mean to late? Does it look like we are? Your pet has already been destroyed, so what on earth are you talking about?"

"Ha-ha! Do you actually think that I could have such a weak thing as my partner? It was just something I thought would be amusing to you all. Beryl believes she has enough energy now to awaken Metallia. It seems that the Imperial Crystal will not be necessary any longer." The girls seemed to be confused, but Venus could not control her shaking. She brought a small hand to her chest as she felt how fast and hard her heart pounded on her ribcage. Usagi looked at her in worry, but Minako took no notice. Instead she repeated the name Nephrite said to them in her mind over and over again. She dared to bring it upon her lips and utter it for her ears to hear.

"Metallia. This…just can't be true!"

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"So Beryl wishes to repeat what she has already brought upon the world once already? This is not a good sign at all…Endymion has not even awoken yet and neither has the Princess. We don't even know where the Silver Crystal is!" Helios paced up and down the small shrine entrance way as the girl with pink eyes and flowing green hair stood beside a golden pillar. She could feel the uncertainty that rolled off of the young boy's body. Worry crept into her heart, but she would not let her eyes show.

"I am afraid so Master. She had dared say that she would become the Queen of this world. Could you believe that? I do not think anyone would let that happen. I hear that the daughters of the inner planet's kings were brought back. Is that true?"

"Yes it is true Yume, but that doesn't mean anything. Their power is nothing like it used to be while they lived on the moon. They don't even know who they really are and I fear we are running out of time." Helio's gaze fell on the petite woman before him. He knew that Yume has always had a soft spot for the alien women, ever sense she saw how well they treated every creature and plant they ran into while they visited there. He wished Gaia could see through her understanding eyes. Hate was such a troublesome emotion to hold onto, pointless to.

"I see…Then is there any hope? When will the final battle come upon us Master Helios? Do we have anytime to prepare?" A gust of wind ruffled every plant it hit and smacked into the two friends. A shadow slowly begin to emerge out of no where as a unexpected darkness began to block out the sun. Helio's almost wanted to curse as Yume just tilted her head in curiosity.

"Tell me Master, what in the world is that? An eclipse of some sort?"

"Yes Yume, but not a normal one. That would be the answer to your previous question. Our time has just ran out."

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"So it has begun. Soon this world will be in nothing but darkness and then my Queen you will have everything you have ever wanted. You can survey this world and I can rule its people. Take all the power you will need your highness and I shall have my Prince." Beryl looked over from her balcony as she felt the evil presence in the air. Her dark red eyes gleamed in happiness. Metallia's large shadow stood behind her with a strange spark lighting her reddened orbs.

"Yes Beryl, just as we had originally planned. Queen Serenity may thing she had gotten the best of us, but she is mistaken. This time her precious crystal will be ours and her beloved daughter will never breath another breathe."

Beryl smirked once Metallia's proclamation reached her small pointed ears.

"Yes, Princess Serenity will finally be found and this time she will perish, by my hands."

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It is coming to the end! I can't promise you guys how soon, but I will finish this fic! I have to much chapters invested in it not to finish it! I hope ya'll enjoy!

Ja'ne!