Hey everyone, here is chapter fourteen of my story 'Faith in the Moon,' and I hope you all enjoy. I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who reviewed the last chapter and all the other chapters too. I really appreciateball of the feedback that I get and would like to hear more. I plan to get the next chapter up within the next week and by the most, I'll try and have it up by the weekend.

Anyway, thanks and enjoy, with love, daisyboo xx

Disclaimer: I do not own sailior moon or any of the characters, only the ones created by my own imagination.

Chapter Fourteen

Usagi watched as the acidic pink liquid came rushing towards her like a high intensity tidal wave but before it reached her, the brooch that she had been holding began to glow. She yelled her incantation as loud as she could and then the glow from the brooch engulfed her. In a flurry of pink ribbons and pure white feathers that took over her shimmering body, she became Eternal Sailor Moon and threw her sceptre into the heart of the liquid that was coming towards her. Her sceptre stopped the liquid dead in its tracks and then with an expert flick of her wrist, the liquid shot back at its owner. The Senshi, cats and Tuxedo Kamen did not see Usagi at first and all they saw was the liquid rebound off something and engulf the creature. They all gasped as it was such a surprise but then the creature shook off the effects of the rebound. Sailor Venus launched another attack at the creature then but her attempts were fruitless as the attack caused little or no damage at all but the creature ignored the attempts of Sailor Venus and focused its attention on the location where the liquid had previously sprung back. The area was cloudy and a little fogged but all watched the actions of the strange creature. Then from out of the mist came a swirling golden disc and it struck the creature. The creature shrieked in pain and dropped Jupiter and Mars, who it had clutched tightly in its alien grasp. Venus and Tuxedo Kamen rushed instantly to their aid but once they reached them, their curiosity heightened and they again watched the mysterious location intently. The creature was still shrieking in pain and then charged towards the mysterious location.

Then suddenly appeared from out of the mist, a lone figure and it jumped expertly from the haze. The figure was shrouded in mystery but from the outline, everyone knew who it was. It was Eternal Sailor Moon and everyone breathed a huge sigh of relief. However, Usagi saw the creature go for her and jumped out of its way. She then in a quick flurry of movements turned and whispered her incantation that released her attack. Her sceptre was raised and as she was still in the air, a large yellow bean appeared at its peak and shot directly at the creature. It screamed in agony again as everyone continued to watch in fascination and even Mercury had woken up by then. Sailor Moon appeared before the spectators then, all beautiful and glowing with her eyes full of pure emotion. However, Usagi never turned to look at the spectators and focused her attention and energy onto the creature before her.

"Who are you?" the creature asked as it tried to get back up while being scared for its life.

"It doesn't matter who I am," Usagi answered as she continued to look at it with her blue eyes shining, "all that matters is that you are attacking the innocents of this world and I shall not allow that."

The creature did not like the reply that it got and screamed in anger. It raised its hands and shot pure pink liquid from its fingers, which were aimed at Usagi. She dodged them just in time and raised her sceptre again.

"Moon Twilight Flash," she yelled quickly and efficiently as the yellow beam appeared again.

It shot at the creature which flew backwards but it seemed as though her attack had little effect on the creature. Usagi was stunned but she composed herself quickly and reapplied her stance. Her sceptre was posed ready for attack as the creature then began to spin quickly as it made its way towards her. Usagi watched the creature as it came closer and closer to her and was about to launch an attack when Sailor Mars initiated her flame attack. The flame engulfed the creature and Usagi too with the blaze burning her bare skin. Usagi screamed and the Sailor Senshi all gasped at the attack that had hurt their leader. Mercury then raised herself and shot her aquatic assault at the creature. Usagi watched the water take over the creature and the specks that did not reach its goal, cooled the injuries that Usagi gained from the last attack on her. This relief for the damage done to her was much needed and once the heat had dimmed, Usagi was ready to attack again. This time she rushed between the creature and the others and with her crescent symbol glowing yelled and a completely new attack was unleashed.

"Moon Crystalstar Launch."

All watched as their princess unleashed a new attack that all amazed them and Usagi pumped her energy into the assault that she had inflicted. The attack itself was pure white in colour with star-shaped crystals with razor sharp edges and rushed at its victim with full ferocity. The creature was then taken aback as the sharp edges cut its rough skin and then fell to the ground. It did not even try to raise itself as Usagi approached it with her sceptre held authoritively in her left hand. Usagi eventually reached her destination but did not do anything and just watched the creature before her as it wheezed in pain.

"Who are you, creature of the unknown?"

The creature did not do anything but then after a short pause it looked at Usagi and released a raspy cough. Usagi waited to see if it would answer her question but it did not and then she asked again.

"I asked who are you, unknown creature?" she repeated as she aimed her sceptre at the creature.

The creature turned its single red eye and placed its attention on Usagi.

"Everything is known about you, Princess Serenity of the Moon," the creature said bravely with a raspy alien voice.

Usagi was taken aback by the use of her formal name by this hideous creature but regained herself quickly.

"I said who are you, creature of the unknown?" Usagi asked for a third time with her patience waning and everyone watching the authoritive nature of the leader.

"I am Greico of the planet Vestian and my master will slaughter you all."

"Your master?" Usagi asked questioningly, "who is he?"

The creature just coughed and then followed that cough with a laugh. It laughed hoarsely and Usagi was slowly losing her nerve.

"My master will reveal himself in due course but so far you are not even deemed worthy to know his name."

"Tell me and your passing will be easier," Usagi threatened as she re-established the presence of her sceptre.

"Kill me anyway, princess, for I shall not tell you anything."

Usagi was hoping that the creature would tell her something because this was the second attack where a creature had threatened Usagi with the use and wrath of their master. She wanted to know what she was going to be facing in the future but knew that she was not going to get the information that she needed from this creature, so her sceptre was raised.

"Silver Moon Crystal Power Kiss," she yelled at the top of her voice as light emitted from it and engulfed the creature.

Usagi watched as her power cleansed the being before her and then in a flash of black and purple light, the creature was gone. Usagi lowered her sceptre then but just continued to stare at the place at where the creature had previously been. Her eyes were clouded but her mind was in deep thought. What in the world was coming to the Earth next? She knew that if the entity that was coming was evil then she would have to face them in order to protect her world and the people. The people of this world were her primary concern and she vowed that she would do everything within her power to protect them all and allow them to lead the peaceful carefree lives that they were entitled to. However, Usagi was broken from her thoughts then by a soft comforting voice encouraging her to speak to them. Usagi blinked her eyes in confusion and looked to the side of her to see who the voice belonged to. It was Luna and Usagi was overwhelmed to see her.

"Oh Luna," she gasped in surprise and delight and with that Usagi scooped up the dark-haired cat into her soft embrace.

Luna purred as she basked in the warmth of Usagi's arms but then Luna noticed that there were tears pouring from her eyes.

"Usagi-chan," Luna exclaimed in worry for her princess and Usagi cuddled a little bit more into Luna's body, "what's wrong?"

"Usagi," the Senshi called as Usagi turned to look at them with her tears ceasing suddenly.

They had all been running towards her including Tuxedo Kamen but the look that Usagi shot them made them all stop directly in their tracks.

"Everyone," Usagi declared with such authority that it scared the warriors before her, "do not come any closer."

"Why Usagi-chan?" Mercury asked with such pain and emotion in her usually composed voice, "we want to help you and we are sorry."

"Yes, so sorry, Usagi-chan," Makoto added as Usagi looked at them all.

"Then why was I not told."

"We only had your best interests at heart, Usagi," Rei asked with deep emotion too embedded into her voice.

"Usagi-chan, what is wrong?" Luna asked with a dreaded kind of curiosity.

"Why don't you ask them, Luna," Usagi said as she shot the Senshi an angry look.

Luna was stunned at the reaction that Usagi was portraying but then from out behind the Senshi appeared Tuxedo Kamen. Usagi looked at him as he walked forward with the pure white mask hiding his identity and his body clothed in the elaborate tuxedo. His red and black cape was flowing elegantly behind him and a rose was held gently in his gloved hands. Usagi was overwhelmed with emotion and fear as he approached her and all she did was look into the deep midnight blue eyes that she had always adored so much. He was the love of her life and he had always made her feel special and wanted. However, that was the view that she had only a few hours ago and her view was different now. He had betrayed her and had ceased contact with her while she had been away and that was what that hurt the most. Usagi broke her thoughts then and lowered her eyes, so her gaze became shadowed.

"Stop, Tuxedo Kamen-sama," Usagi said with such sadness that it frightened Mamoru.

Mamoru stopped then and just stood where he was. The formal name that Usagi used for him hurt Mamoru so much and all he wanted to do at that moment was take the shaking girl into his arms. He wanted to kiss her senseless and comfort her but Mamoru knew that she would not allow him. However, Mamoru knew that he had to try and that is what he decided that he would do.

"Usako, please," he started with pure devotion pouring through his words.

Usagi flinched at the usage of his pet name for her and tears began to appear again.

"Don't call me that, Tuxedo Kamen-sama."

"Why?" he asked not understanding why Usagi was not allowing him to.

"Because you have no right to use that name that was previously used as a signal of the love and devotion that you had for me but with what you have done, you have no right to use it now."

"Usako, please," he repeated again as he tried to catch her gaze but failed.

"Don't," she yelled commandingly as she shot her face up and shot him a fierce look, "you have no right to use it and if I had my way you would never be able to use it again."

However, there was an interruption then in the form of Rei and Usagi turned to look at her.

"Usagi-chan, please," the red-suited sailor warrior said desperately as she came forward, "let us help you."

"Why should I?"

"Because we love you, Usagi," Rei stated simply as she looked at her princess.

Usagi shook her head viciously then and placed Luna gently on the floor. Her sailor guise disappeared then and she was suddenly just plain old Tuskino Usagi again. She was still wearing the dirtied white skirt and black top with her feet still bare and her hair was loose with the flecks of mud still visible within the golden strands of her hair. Everyone noticed the state in which Usagi was in and particular attention was paid to the broken and bruised nature of her feet. Mamoru and Rei rushed forward then and were about to reach out for Usagi when she jumped back with the ability of a Sailor Senshi.

"Please, Usagi," Rei cried as tears appeared with visible tears appearing from behind Mamoru's mask.

Mamoru removed his mask then and Usagi looked into the dark cool blueness of his eyes. He tried to talk to her using his gaze but Usagi was not persuaded and jumped back a bit more.

"Usako," Mamoru exclaimed as he watched his princess jump just beyond his grasp.

Usagi looked at the two most important people in the world to her who were standing in front of her looking defeated and broken. Rei's sailor suit was a little ripped but her inside was a lot more broken and Mamoru mirrored her pain. He loved Usagi so much and he hated himself deeply for what he had done to her.

"Usagi-chan, please," Minako said as she was joined by Makoto and Ami and Usagi turned to look at her.

Usagi said nothing and there was a deep uncomfortable silence that enveloped the people there.

"Please," Usagi said quietly as everyone there listened to what their princess had to say, "just let me be."

And with that Usagi turned from them with her feet still bare and her hair flowing behind her. She was rushing with all her might and the Senshi and Tuxedo Kamen were going to go after her but Luna stopped them. They listened to what she had to say and by the time she had finished, Usagi was lost to them. She had saved them all and for that they would always be thankful but they were all deeply annoyed at themselves. How could they have hurt the most important person in their lives in the way that they had? She was their princess, their beautiful shining princess and the saviour of their world. They all loved her so much and as they watched, Usagi continued to run and run as fast as her feet would go.