YuYuGiDigiMoon: Dawn of Chaos

by Kanius

Tamers, Sailor Moon, YuYu Hakusho, YuGiOh/GX/5Ds, Frontier, Savers, Adventure/02, and exclusive OC crossover. In March 2009, a forthcoming chaos disrupts worlds, timelines, and dimensions. Facing multiple enemies, Japan's heroes must stand united or become divided in order to stop Paradais from subverting time and space.

21. Sally Forth to Orb! Assailant's Scheme!

A/N: We pick up from where we left off.

More epic battle time. :D

Enjoy.

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Chapter 21

Sally Forth to the Orb of Minos! Assailant's Scheme?

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Azabu-Juuban District/Aino-Kuroshishi Condo Residence/6:46 PM

Once Cammy left to check on the babies at the shrine, the remaining New Spirit Detectives stuck around watching movies and playing a few games. Needless to say, they were laying low until another crisis surfaced. There hadn't been any enemy activity since the third Neo-Rajita incursion earlier. Relieved, Yui and her friends could relax until Koenma and Botan called for them.

Yui sat down playing a poker with Kohana while Aoshi sat with Dark Gabumon flipping through channels.

"Make your move," Yui waited for her rival to put down her deck.

With a devilish smirk, Kohana dropped down a full house. "Ha, look at that! A full house! Try and beat that!" She flipped her rival off as she exuded with complete confidence.

Yui sighed. "Is that all? Here I was getting worried over nothing." With that, she dropped her deck... causing Kohana's mouth to drop. "Royal Flush. Sorry, but a bet is a bet. Fork over the 4000 yen."

"Bitch... you sneaky bitch..." The defeated tomboy gritted her teeth, cursing through her teeth.

Elated, Yui chuckled at her rival's expense. "Hey, you accepted the bet. You can't back out." She picked up the cards and stacked them up.

"I want a rematch!"

"What are you complaining for? You and your bro are loaded with a lot of cash. I'm only asking for chump change."

"Still, me losing to you in poker... how annoying."

"You can't pass it off or you'll be swallowing a thousand needles."

Kohana stood up, shuddering at the notion of handing money to her rival. Her OWN money to say the least. "How can I lose to you in MY own home?"

"I guess luck just wasn't on your side?" Yui shrugged as she put the cards inside a box. "Meet me in the bathroom after you count up the money." She turned, setting the poker box on a shelf and headed off to bathroom.

Shaking his head, Aoshi overheard the two girls' heated exchange. "Oh, boy. Those two just won't ever stop getting at each other's throats. Will they?"

"I think they should just get married," Dark Gabumon said, eating a blueberry muffin. "They argue like any married couple."

"Ha! I know, right?" Aoshi laughed. "Who'd be the husband and who's be the wife?"

Kohana's ears perked as she shot a glance toward the boy and the digimon. "Excuse me. Did you imply we argue like a married couple? EH?" Her harshly raised her voice, causing the two to sink low in the couch. "Yeah, that's what I thought." She stubbornly marched toward the bathroom with the yen in hand, swallowing her pride. Then, she immediately had her brother on her mind. "Rio, I hope you and those guys made it to the Meikai safely." And Kyo... if you must, brother... to save Kyo, you'll have to kill him. She felt a cold chill in her right arm as if she foresaw her own fate and her brother's. "Something tells me we all might be seeing each other again. A family reunion... not the kind I was hoping for."

Shiro suddenly appeared on Kohana's right shoulder.

"I don't have time for your stupid jokes, Shiro."

"No, I'm sure you can feel it, Kohana. You know... Rio is already in the Meikai."

Kohana nodded. "Yeah, I felt something clench my chest earlier. That must be it and the Spirit Detectives will confront Kyo."

"You know what must be done to ensure the Demon Priests don't get what they want."

"I know..." She murmured while facing her bathroom door. She reached for the knob. "Ugh, why did she lock the door?"

Shiro rubbed his hands together. "She's probably taking a number 1?"

Kohana shuddered as she slapped Shiro's hand. "God! You're sick!"

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Sitting down on a chair, Yui had her feet outstretched and relaxed. Like her rival, Yui was just as concerned for her brother and Inumon coupled with the Spirit Detectives. The weight of responsibility was heavily leaning on her shoulders. It has been that way since she was initiated as the new lead Spirit Detective.

"Himura, Inumon, Yusuke..." She murmured, cupping her hands under her chin. "Being in the Digital World and the Meikai must be more interesting than what we're doing now." Turning her head, she noticed her reflection on the mirror. A soft smile adorned her face as she leaned back and sighed. Damn, what's keeping Kohana so long? Is she backing out already? Suddenly, she noticed her reflection change. She visually an image of a golden aura flaring behind her. Then, her reflection distorted and twisted into the image of a haunted visage of a ghostly, feminine figure with golden hair hanging down. "What...?" She closed her eyes, reopening to see her reflection again. There was no golden aura or a ghostly visage. What the hell was that? She took a few deep breaths. "Was that my mind just playing tricks or something?" Or a message... what could it signify?

"The hell is going on in there? Talking to yourself?"

Yui snapped back to reality, listening to Kohana's boisterous shouts.

"Open this door! Why did you lock it?"

You didn't see anything, Yui. Just relax. The Spirit Detective tried to relieve herself. She opened the door, putting on a fake smile at Kohana's expense. "Sorry, I was just waiting... and then I feel asleep."

"Dumb ass," Kohana scoffed as she walked in. "Let's get this over with. But, you better be ready for a rematch coming down the line."

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Sitting atop of a floating green ball, Lien hovered next a window where she observed the inside of the condo. TobuCatmon sat on Lien's lap and watched the activities unfold.

"Should we be floating in the open like this?" TobuCatmon inquired. "Lien, they're going to notice us."

"Well, Lien wants to see what they're doing," the Rajita teen said as the ball floated toward a window with lights on. It was the bathroom window where Kohana was giving her rival a foot massage. "Erm? Hey, I hear something..." Letting the ball hover closer, Lien heard Yui's gigglish laughs and Kohana shooting off her dirty mouth. "Eh? Hey, it's that human girl... she's with that friend of hers!"

"Really? What are they doing in there?"

"How should Lien know?" The alien shook her head. "They could be playing or... giving a bath to each other? Because Nagah-sensei and I take baths together. Hey, maybe I should join them?"

"No way!" TobuCatmon snapped. "They're going to find us out and question why we're spying on them!"

"But... but... Lien want to befriend these humans," Lien whined. "I didn't come all the way out here just to sit and wait."

"But, Nagah-sensei might be wondering where you're at."

"True, but I'll go back tomorrow and check in with her," Lien said. "Besides, I left her a note on her bed."

TobuCatmon was unsure of how to assess the situation. "Well, tell you what... why don't we sneak in there using our invisible cloaks?"

"Oh, good idea! Why didn't Lien think of that?"

"Because you didn't."

Lien pulled a handheld device, a watch to be more precise, and strapped it to her right wrist. "Lien forgot about this. I can turn invisible or use a disguise. Which is more preferable?"

"Hmmm, well, whatever you want."

"Invisible then," Lien said as she pressed a switch, enabling her and TobuCatmon to turn invisible. "Good, now, we can sneak in and see what they're up to!" She maneuvered the floating ball to a window near the patio door, which was left open. "Let's be very quiet, TobuCatmon?"

"Right."

As they reached the patio, Lien and TobuCatmon leaned against a side wall.

"Operation complete," Lien whispered. Wow, this is Lien's first espionage mission! Nagah-sensei, you'd be proud of Lien now!

"What now?"

"We lay low now until the coast is clear," Lien whispered as she watched Dark Gabumon and Aoshi walk into the kitchen. She quickly slipped like a ninja into the condo with TobuCatmon following her. They hurried through a hallway, leading into a set of rooms. Out of random, she and TobuCatmon entered Kohana's room. "Whew, it worked." Lien stopped as she and TobuCatmon analyzed the room they stumbled into. She saw a photo of Kohana, Minako, and Rio together sitting on a chair. "Oh?" The alien teen picked the picture up and analyzed it. Her eyes noticed the red-haired girl. "It's her."

"That's the girl you've been comparing to General Nagah?"

"Yes," Lien smiled. "And she's in her home now. Maybe I should wait here until she comes in?"

"I don't know. I think we've seen enough..."

"No, but Lien wants to stay..."

Suddenly, she heard Kohana cursing outside the room. Lien gasped, losing grip of the picture as it fell out of her hands. She heard footsteps storming down the hall and approaching the bedroom. Lien frantically looked around and saw a closet. She grabbed TobuCatmon and threw herself into the closet. She hid with TobuCatmon, further concealing themselves from anyone's view. Kohana stormed into her room and grabbed a DVD from off her bed. Then, before Kohana turned to leave, she noticed the photo on the floor.

"What's this doing here?" The redhead wondered whilst picking the photo up. She set the picture back on the chair and raised an eyebrow of suspicion. "Did any of them just enter my room? Eh, who knows?" She stepped out of the room.

If one could see her cheeks flush, Lien was already blushing.

"Lien? That's her."

"It is and wow... I like her room," Lien whispered. "When she comes back in here, let's surprise her."

"I... don't think that's a good idea."

"C'mon, she'll be surprised. I'm sure she'll remember me."

TobuCatmon sighed. "Fine, but the moment they detain us... we're out of here."

Lien sat down, folding her arms. She wore an elated smile, giggling with glee. "This is going to be fun. Just you wait."

"Or, it'll be the end of us," TobuCatmon sighed in defeat. How did I end up with you, Lien?

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Azabu-Juuban District/Hikawa Shrine/6:53 PM

Back at Hikawa Shrine, the Neo Senshi, the Kuiper Senshi, and company were greeted by Cammy's auspicious return. The young Hino returned to check on the twins - the infants and the future teens. Most of all, she was entailed about the situation regarding the Neo-Rajita incursion and Karin's espionage mission in Paradais.

"...and yeah that's everything," Chibi-Usa filled in everything Cammy needed to hear.

Karin addressed to Cammy. "Yeah, trust me when I say this. Paradais is not the harmless entity people make you believe."

"My sister has had some bad vibes about that new Paradais building," Cammy confirmed their suspicions. "I can say the same as well. I'm glad to see you're ok, Karin."

Koori added while cradling her Chibi Koori. "We'll be going over there tomorrow with the Duelists. Karin claimed to have seen a Neo-Rajita in there. So, that pretty much..."

"...confirms our suspicions the aliens are linked to Paradais," Ryuuhi said while watching Chibi Ryuuhi playing with a moth. "Their base must be hidden in that building."

"And the Neo-Rajita have been frequently attacking us since we found Setsuna," Karin said, shifting her view toward Setsuna walking around the shrine. "Don't you find it a coincidence, Cammy?"

"Something is up," Cammy said. "And then you said you met a woman who looked like her?"

"Sharon Rivers," the Ice Senshi verified.

"My suggestion is to closely monitor Setsuna," Rei's sister suggested.

Tyra chimed in. "Helena's been acting weird. In fact, I did tell you she and Setsuna seemed to be conversing a little more than usual."

"You're right," Karin nodded.

Chibi-Usa stood up, painstakingly watching Setsuna. What's with you lately? Could it be the enemy planted something in you?

"Whatever the case might be, we'll take Setsuna with us to Paradais," Raizen Jr. said. "Maybe there she might remember where she lost her Henshin item."

"Something to jog her memories. Not a bad idea," Cammy said.

The pink-haired princess watched as Setsuna faced her. "Pluto, what are you thinking now? Do you know something we don't?"

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Southern Digital World/Armagedos Base/Front Gates/6:59 PM

The tide of the battle turned heavily to the Digimon and Duel Monsters side. Once the Golden Minotarumon and his Minotarumon forces joined, they were able to fend off the growing Neo-Rajita numbers. The Dra-Warriors, the Amazons, and the Royal Knights surmounted against the invaders of their territories. All was going well in their favor...

Until, the Neo-Rajita turned the tide back against the combined Digimon and Duel Monster forces.

Freshly concocted with the Orb of Minos, a fleet of an enhanced and stronger Neo-Rajita stormed out. There were Bio-Vivians, Caimans, Draconian Guardians, Foxzards, Brutes, and Mercenaries sporting new color variations, which was a clear indication that they were enhanced versions compared to their smaller, weaker counterparts. There were Bio-Vivians with slender, white bodies with three energy blades protruding through their backs. There were black-skinned Caimans, now called Gharials, capable of launching explosive blasts that ripped through steel. There were taller Draconian Guardians sporting long, curved bull's horns and sporting thicker skin. There were two types of Draconian Guardians: orange-skinned ones called Kaiser Knights and black-skinned types identified as Zreks. The enhanced Foxzards were typically larger and more capable of producing shields efficiently. The new Brutes, now Berserkers, were red-skinned gargantuans with long, curved black horns, garbed in stronger armors. The Mercenaries were taller, sported purple complexions, and were capable of shifting to any color that blends around their surroundings.

Most of all, the new Winged Seekers were embellished with stronger armors and armed with two missile launchers.

To make matters worse, the newly enhanced Neo-Rajita fired plasma blasts on par with missile launchers. Their tightly packed firepower became too overwhelming for the Digimon and Duel Monster alliance. Most of the Digimon/Duel Monster's cannon fodder troops were deleted by the Neo-Rajita's attacks.

Dynasmon and Crusadermon took to the air whilst evading the Berserkers' explosive blasts.

"What in the Digiworld's name is going on?" Magnamon was flabbergasted. "Since when have the Neo-Rajita been able to enhance their soldiers?"

"Since now, I believe," Craniummon dreaded as he watched a few Dra-Warriors and Duel Monsters being wiped out quickly.

Dynasmon scowled angrily. "This is preposterous! The tide was turning to our favor!"

"Indeed, what source could've granted them... unless, could it be the Rajita are drawing power from the..."

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"Orb of Minos!" Athenamon cried out as she blocked a Zreks' blast with her sword. "The Rajita have already been drawing power from the Orb of Minos! In just a few hours, they've enhanced their troops."

"How horrible," D'Arcmon growled as she faced Berserker advancing toward her. "They're utilizing our sacred orb for their own greedy purposes."

"Indeed, we can't forgive them for this," Demetermon said, watching the enemies closing in on them.

Sely's eyes fell on the amassed Neo-Rajita forces. "Keep on your toes, everyone!"

Buster Blader stood by Swordswoman's side. "Stay close to me, Lady Swordswoman."

Pivoting her head, Swordswoman observed the new Winged Seekers hovering around them. "Don't worry about me."

"Swordswoman, let's go for our Yuugou fusion," the Digi-Amazon queen offered as she and Swordswoman's bodies lit up with golden light. She and Swordswoman reached out, grabbing one another's hands as their bodies turned into streams of light.

"Athenamon!"

"Swordswoman!"

"Yuugou Shinka!"

Once the streaks of light coalesced, they merged and formed one entity. Standing in their place was Athenamon with enhanced armor and a longer sword.

"Athenamon Victory Mode!"

Buster Blader smiled behind his helmet, though a little disappointed. "Too bad Omegamon isn't here. We'd become Buster Mode and we'd clean house."

"Wow, they just Yuugou-Shinka'd!" Sely said with awe. Seeing her queens fuse boosted her self-confidence as she brandished her sword. "All right, I'm ready for round two! Let's go, freaks!"

"Then, let's clear this area," Athenamon VM concurred with the purple-armored knight and the pig-tailed Amazon. "Take on comers, my friends!"

"Right," Buster Blader answered, brandishing his sword while facing a Berserker.

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Meanwhile, Samuridramon clashed head to head with a Kaiser Knight. The Kaiser Knight charged its plasma gun, firing a charged blast that exploded in front of the female Dra-Warrior. Flamedramon soared into the air while avoiding a Berserker's plasma blasts. Amazoness Fighter and Zey found themselves struggling while wrestling a Berserker duo, though the warriors managed to throw the alien behemoths overhead. Two Zreks yanked Amazoness Chainmaster and Aphy forward and blasted them away. Amazon Archer, Ary, and the other Amazoness Archers were fighting off a swarm of White Bio-Vivians, who shot them from all sides.

A Strike Ninja passed along and flung a kunai at a Gharial. The black reptilian warrior was stabbed, but it didn't stop the creature from flinging two energy blasts that deleted the ninja. Another Gharial brandished a plasma sword and impaled a Horn Imp, deleting the impish creature.

Armed Dragon was kicked aside by a Berserker. As the behemoth stomped on the Armed Dragon, Galaxiadramon dropped in and caught the Berserker with a kick.

"Thanks," Armed Dragon said, relieved. "These soldiers are stronger..."

"Probably thanks to the Orb of Minos. Those scumbags aren't getting away with this!" Galaxiadramon howled with anger.

"I'm only a LV3," Armed Dragon stood upright on his hind legs. "But, with the right power... I can evolve. Yes, into a LV5! My other Armed Dragon brothers are capable of doing so and more. Others can evolve up to LV10."

Galaxiadramon proposed. "Then, let's turn the tide against these super-pumped freaks! Let's fight with super powers with super powers!"

"Right!" Armed Dragon said, readying himself as a bright aura surrounded him.

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Espritdramon and Kyodaidramon observed the on-going battles escalating. In initial response against the super-powered Rajita, Digimon and Duel Monsters were beginning to strengthen their resolve and others evolved to survive.

Vipris chuckled evilly, twirling his axe weapon. "Heh, I really don't like your chances now."

"Yeah, but we're not finished until you delete us all," Espritdramon said, his resolve as strong as ever. "We're going to keep coming."

Kyodaidramon concurred, standing his ground. "Yeah, you're giving us a tough time, but as you can see. We won't die as easily as you'd like to believe."

Charging with reckless abandon, the Rajita general swung his axe around and forced the Dra-Warrior duo to jump back. Vipris sneered at the duo, throwing his axe overhead like a lightweight and cackled.

"Keep talking that same shit. Your efforts will all be for naught," Vipris boasted, prowling around the Dra-Warriors like the smarmy predator he naturally was.

Kyodaidramon and Espritdramon readily stood their ground, eyeing the villain cautiously.

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Armagedos Base/Hangar/7:07 PM

Once they breached into the main hangar, the Valkyrie Senshi trio and the Ninja Senshi passed through an empty corridor. They stopped as Ninja Mercury's mini-computer picked up a glowing beacon, which gave off a high frequency signal. The Senshi crowded around, gazing over the genius' computer. The glowing beacon's source came directly from the Orb of Minos, which was situated in the Command Center's main laboratory.

The Senshi were currently northwest from where the Orb of Minos was.

"There," Ninja Mercury pointed to the screen. "This source is giving off a high power signal. I have no doubt it's the Orb of Minos."

Ninja Uranus fiercely gritted her teeth. "Then, that's where we're going."

"Right. We need to get there," Ninja Neptune said.

Ninja Moon pivoted her head as she unsheathed her sword. "Let's get moving, guys."

Suddenly, before they proceeded, an energy beam ripped through the hangar's roof and impacted with the ground near the Senshi. The Valkyrie Senshi trio sprang forward, quickly putting up their guards and stood in battle positions.

"You guys go on ahead!" Valkyrie Mars ordered the Ninja Senshi to proceed to the power source. "Get to the orb! We'll catch up!"

"But..." Ninja Moon tried to interject.

Valkyrie Venus furrowed her brows, wearing a serious battle glare. "Go on, guys! We'll handle whatever shot at us!"

Once the Valkyrie Senshi readied for battle, an ambiguous, shadow figure descended through the roof hole. The ceiling lights came on, triggering the alarm system as a spotlight hit the figure. Revealed by the light, Nagah softly landed on the ground. She wore a sly smirk and glared intently at the Senshi, almost delighted to see them again.

"It's been a while," Nagah chortled. "Hasn't it, Sailor Senshi?"

"How did you find us?" Valkyrie Jupiter angrily demanded, balling up her fists tightly.

"Sensing your collective energies wasn't too hard," the female general proclaimed. "I've adeptly learned to probe even the slightest energy fluctuation." She grabbed her hilt, whipping it to her left side as a long, green laser katana beamed out - in Star Wars light saber fashion. "Your Valkyrie armors released an energy signal that wasn't hard to pick up. Though, your other friends..." She shifted her view toward the Ninja Senshi standing in the background. "Their energies are pitifully low. So, I could barely follow up. They're not even a concern..."

Scoffing at the Neo-Rajita general, Valkyrie Mars harshly rebuked. "You sure love hearing yourself talk, don't you? We remember you."

"Ah, good," Nagah chortled, facing the Miko Senshi. "She speaks. You do remember I said you were my favorite to play with."

"I wasn't a Valkyrie Senshi then," Mars growled indignantly. "Now, I am."

"But, my strength level has augmented since then."

"Go on, guys. We'll take care of her," Valkyrie Venus boldly reassured the Ninja Senshi. "We'll avenge our loss to this bitch."

"Oh, did I forget to mention? That pink-haired brat and the Ice Senshi," Nagah mentioned Neo Moon and Sedna, drawing Ninja Moon's attention from the door she looking to push through. "Did you think those two brats had a chance? They were child's play."

Ninja Moon whirled, shooting an angry glare at the overly confident general. "You... you didn't do what I think you did! Did you?"

"Oh, rest reassured, they're still alive," the general slowly walked forward, twirling her laser saber. "I just borrowed a little of their power so I can use it on you and your group. Won't it be something to be struck down by your future daughter's own hand?"

"No, because you copied her power!" Ninja Moon snapped as she ran ahead to meet Nagah head-on, but Valkyrie Mars abruptly cut her off. "Mars! She hurt Chibi-Usa and Karin!"

"But, she didn't kill them," Mars said. "Is that right?"

Nagah hastily dashed toward Valkyrie Mars and attacked her, swinging her laser saber. "I don't kill unless I'm required to. I'm not a mindless savage!"

Valkyrie Mars countered by lifting her arm bracelets, blocking Nagah's laser saber. "Sailor Moon, go now!"

"The rest of you get going!" Valkyrie Jupiter roared as she blitzed toward the door and kicked it open. "Hurry!"

"You guys..." Ninja Moon muttered as a look of confidence smeared on her face. She turned and sprinted out the door. "Follow me, guys!"

"Lead the way," Ninja Saturn said as she, Ninja Mercury, Ninja Uranus, and Ninja Neptune filed out of the room.

Nagah chuckled as she planted a kick to Valkyrie Mars, sending her flying into a wall. "They won't get far."

"But, I doubt you can take all three of us in our Valkyrie forms," Valkyrie Venus smirked, steadily taking on a battle stance.

The general gawked, recognizing Venus while reflecting on that nightmarish experience. "Ah, it's YOU! You're the one!"

"Erm? Huh?" Venus blinked.

"Once I absorbed your abilities, your personalities and memories came with it! And you... it was your personality that stuck out the most! You... you're a disease! Your personality tainted my image! Ugh, I can never... ever forgive you for that!"

The blonde-haired Valkyrie sheepishly grinned, whistling innocently and acted like nothing happened. "Um... whoops?"

"Whoops? Oh, you'll pay for your life, you blonde-haired bitch," Nagah snarled as she fired a beam at Venus, who evaded it before it hit her. The general blitzed forward, vanishing like a blur. She reappeared, hovering behind Venus and waited as the blonde turned. She landed a kick, sending Venus flying into the ceiling.

"YOU!" Valkyrie Jupiter roared as she blitzed forward, accelerating her speed. Her fists, imbued with electricity, reached Nagah and tried to punch her. Nagah vanished, casting an after image in her place. Jupiter stopped whilst frantically searching for Nagah. "Where did she-"

Nagah reappeared on Jupiter's right side. "Here."

Before Jupiter reacted, Nagah punched the brunette and knocked her through a giant stack of barrels. The general shook her head with disappointment, twirling her laser saber simply to play for time. Mars and Venus slowly picked themselves off the ground, steadily readying for battle again. They were stunned at how easily Nagah was making sport of them. This general wasn't bluffing. Her strength and warrior's skill had grown exponentially since their last encounter.

"I don't think I need to steal and copy your abilities to defeat you," Nagah gloated. "I still have those brat's abilities coupled with my own power."

Mars coughed, holding her side where Nagah kicked her. "You sure love to gloat..."

"Because I'm confident in my abilities. I've been leading the Neo-Rajita before Lord Gamera ascended the throne. I had to improve in order to lead my people and now I'm the lead general of thirteen."

"Thirteen generals?" Valkyrie Venus repeated what Nagah mentioned. "You mean... there's more like those two we fought who stole the orb?"

"Oh yes and those two aren't even the most dangerous," the female general added with a calm smirk. "Vipris and Toad, well suffice to say, they're ranked below me and my power is greater than those two combined."

"...What?" Venus said with dread.

Pushing off the barrels off her, Valkyrie Jupiter sprang up and intently glared at Nagah. "Damn, so, you're the strongest general?"

"And you wonder why I was making sport of you," Nagah chuckled as she noticed a figure lurking behind Jupiter. Her eyes slowly shifted from Jupiter and casted on another figure descended behind Mars and Venus. "Oh, and just when your luck was just running out."

Valkyrie Jupiter's body froze as the figure behind her threw a punch so fast the eye couldn't see. Jupiter barely caught a view of the fist coming towards her and sprinted away. The punch came from one of the Neo-Rajita generals: Ztreko-Li. The masked woman's fist impacted the ground, shattering the earth whilst leaving a small hole. She stood up, casting a cool, seductive gaze toward Jupiter as the green-armored Valkyrie readily stood her ground.

"What the hell?" Jupiter yelled, turning around as she watched a dark-cloaked figure with a purple scythe jutting out of its left sleeve. "BEHIND YOU!"

It didn't take Mars and Venus long to get the message. They sensed the sinister aura stalking behind them. The cloaked figure dropped his giant scythe, pulverizing the ground with its density as the earth kicked up around the Senshi. Mars swayed away before the scythe cut her down while Venus teleported 20 feet away.

"He just dropped that scythe... and it did that?" Venus exclaimed. "That thing must be heavy!"

Mars jumped back 15 feet from the cloaked figure as she casted an intense stare at Nagah. "I thought you said you could beat us on your own!"

"Oh yes, but these two insisted on joining me," Nagah shrugged. "I couldn't deny them the pleasure of facing you, Senshi. They've waited so long to test their might against you." She stood in a battle posture, tilting her laser saber to her right side. "Why should I, their lead commander, deny them such an opportune honor?"

Ztreko-Li stalked Valkyrie Jupiter as she encircled the battle-driven brunette.

"You are?" Jupiter demanded.

"Ztreko-Li, one of the top Neo-Rajita generals. Sailor Jupiter, I will be your opponent."

As for the cloaked figure, he undid his hood to reveal a skull face. A pair of red, slanted pupils gleamed inside his haunting eyes, sending paralyzing chills down Venus' body.

"Ah, so, you must be the one named Sailor Venus," the skull-faced general chuckled as he hovered towards the blonde. "I am Revenant, another one of the thirteen generals. You will face me."

Venus groaned, readily holding her ground. "Why do I get the ugly one?"

"Ztreko-Li and Revenant, fight those two however you like," Nagah ordered the two generals. "But, leave Sailor Mars with me. She and I have some catching up to do."

Valkyrie Mars scowled and forged fire in her hands. "The end result will not be the same. I can assure you that."

"Sorry, but I don't intend to lose to the likes of you," Nagah frowned as she sprinted toward Valkyrie Mars. She vanished like a blur catching Mars off guard. She reappeared on the Miko Senshi's right side, swinging her saber around her opponent's neck.

Mars ducked using quick reflexes and blasted a fire ball at Nagah.

Catching the fireball, Nagah clenched tightly and extinguished it. "Allow me to clarify, slayer of Ghidorah. You won't be so lucky when you're facing me." She watched Venus and Jupiter from the corner of her eye. "You and your two colleagues will fall. And the other Senshi will never reach the orb. This base is heavily guarded. Even if by some miracle they can reach orb, General Toad will be waiting for them."

Mars pressed two fingers together and focused. Concentrate. Now's the perfect time to utilize our Ninja Senshi ingenuity against these generals. This bitch won't know what'll hit her. "I wouldn't count Sailor Moon and the others out. We've undergone a trial that's enabled us to rely on more than just power."

Nagah's face expressed curiosity. "Interesting. Now, you've just piqued my curiosity." She lunged forward, catching Mars with a saber thrust.

However, a split image of Mars flickered in her place. Nagah stabbed through a clothing of red cloth, catching the general by surprise. Valkyrie Mars dropped down from behind Nagah, who whirled around... only to get popped with a kick to the face. Nagah was sent skidding across the hangar.

"How did you like that?" The Miko Senshi smirked. "Something I call ninja ingenuity."

"Nice trick, but..." Nagah retorted as she dashed forward... only to vanish and leaving an after image of her own. She reappeared in front of Mars and swung her laser saber, which Mars countered by lifting her bracelets. "But, I, too, can use my head in battle. What now?"

She's overpowering me! Damn! Mars held her ground, holding Nagah back from slashing her in two. "I've got plenty of more tricks up my sleeve, Nagah." C'mon, guys. I'm not sure how long we can hold these three off. get that orb and bring it here!

xxxxx

With a force of a speeding jet, Valkyrie Jupiter knocked Ztreko-Li straight through the roof's hole. The general somersaulted in mid-air and gracefully landed on the hangar's rooftop. And like a rock, Valkyrie Jupiter jetted up on the roof as she faced Ztreko-Li standing on the opposite end. Ztreko-Li jetted into the air and propelled around Valkyrie Jupiter, bombarding her with assorted energy blasts. Jupiter evaded the raining blasts, outrunning and blitzing around them.

"Thunder and Lightning Shower Down!" The Valkyrie roared, summoning bolts of lightning from the clouds above Ztreko-Li. As the lightning bolts converged into a single bolt, Ztreko-Li swayed aside and evaded the bolt. The blast blasted a hole through the roof. "Damn!" She cursed, gritting her teeth.

Ztreko-Li parted her bangs from her face and smiled behind her mask. "You'll have to try better than that."

"Come down here if you want to fight!" Valkyrie Jupiter scoffed irritably as she ascended into the air. "Fine, this'll do."

"Just perfect," the general propelled herself at Jupiter. "Let's make this an entertaining show!"

Jupiter readied herself as he fists crackled with electricity. "C'mon, I'm ready."

xxxxx

Gliding out into a corridor, Valkyrie Venus jetted through a pair of doors and found herself outside the base. She frantically turned as Revenant hovered through the doors and hefted his scythe over his right shoulder. Venus stood poised, pressing her fingers together while unleashing a barrage of energy bolts.

"Venus Random Crescent Beam Shots!"

The blasts bombarded Revenant, but the Neo-Rajita general remained afloat and was... unfazed. He twirled his scythe and glided toward Venus, swinging his scythe around. The blonde-haired Valkyrie teleported out the villain's reach. As the scythe hit a metallic pole, purple smog corroded out of the weapon and melted the pole. Venus blanched in shock at the poisonous aura that melted the metal.

"Sheesh! That could've been me... thank god," Venus heavily breathed, panting between her words.

Revenant chuckled devilishly, yanking his scythe off the pole. "Next time, I won't miss."

What is this guy made of? My blasts didn't even faze him! Venus gulped as she glided into mid-air, observing Revenant quietly. "Ninja tactics might only work then." Her attention was suddenly drawn toward the on-going war outside the gates. She watched as explosions emanated in the distance and various Digimon/Duel Monsters were engaging the Neo-Rajita armies. "Hopefully, you guys can hold out a little longer."

Revenant cocked his head to one side. "Where are you looking at, Senshi?" Vanishing like a blur, he reappeared above Venus and swung his scythe over her head. "Die!"

Venus teleported ten feet away, distancing herself from the general. "Too bad you missed, liar."

"I will land a blow on you, Senshi. You'll grow fatigued."

The blonde readily clenched her fists and closed her eyes. Focus, Minako. "Sorry, but my life is not going to end here. Not with my friends about to find the orb."

"Don't get your hopes up. They'll never-"

Venus interjected, summoning a chain in her hands. "Don't count us Senshi out. You, like many other creeps, will learn the hard way."

xxxxx

A large fleet of Neo-Rajita soldiers filed out of a room as they headed out into the front gates. As the hallways became clear, the Ninja Senshi undid their invisible cloaks and jumped off the side walls. Ninja Moon quickly scanned the halls. No Neo-Rajita soldier was in sight. They were clear to ninja sprint through the corridor, leading them through a row of doors. They came to an abrupt halt as they came head to head with a sealed door.

"Damn, this one's sealed shut," Ninja Uranus said, pounding the door.

Ninja Saturn plunged her Silence Glaive, cutting through the door while making an entrance for the group.

Ninja Mercury nodded with approval. "Nice work, Saturn."

"Let's hurry before somebody finds us here," Ninja Neptune said.

Not hesitating any longer, Ninja Moon dashed through the entrance and headed down the hall.

"Wait for us, Sailor Moon!" Ninja Mercury called out as she and the Ninja Outers followed her.

As the Ninja Senshi raced into the next corridor, the Gravekeeper's Assailant poked her head and watched them. She reached down, pulling out her dagger and narrowed her eyes.

If I'm to see Atticus again, then the Orb of Minos' miraculous power can provide a way for me to go back to the real world. I no longer have a place here or the Gravekeeper's Realm. The Assailant thought as she raced down the path the Senshi pursued. "I have to get there before they do."

xxxxx

Armagedos Base/Labratory/7:14 PM

Closely monitoring a screen, Toad viewed the Ninja Senshi through security camera footage. A curious and impish smile adorned the scientist's face, switching out to different camera angles as he followed the Ninja Senshi.

"Mmhmm, don't think I know where you're coming from," Toad smirked, flipping a screen as it displayed the frontal battle engaged outside the front gate. Then, he turned on three screens displaying the Valkyrie Senshi trio's battles. "Out of all the generals assigned to this base, I'm the eyes of Armagedos Base. Don't get carried away, thinking you can reach the Orb of Minos." His eyes shifted to a screen showing Nagah, Ztreko-Li, and Revenant. "Those three think they can survive against top-level generals, especially if one of them is General Nagah? Humph, I don't like the Senshi's chances." Turning his eyes to a screen, he saw Gravekeeper's Assailant sprinting through a corridor. "So, the stage is set. Good. Now, business will truly pick up."

xxxxx

Armagedos Base/Hangar/7:30 PM

Valkyrie Sailor Mars swooped down, throwing a fire-imbued fist into the ground as she narrowly missed Nagah. Nagah tilted her whole body to evade the Miko Senshi's straightforward attack. Quickly ensnaring Mars' right arm, Nagah whirled around and threw the dark-haired beauty into the air. Valkyrie Mars hit the top of the ceiling and bounced off, firing repeated fire blasts at the general.

Nagah raised her laser saber and cut through each fireball. Mars phased from Nagah's view and reappeared over the general's head. Closing her eyes, Mars linked her mind to Nagah's to fry the alien's brain. Nagah countered by closing her eyes, mentally blocking Mars' attack. She jumped up, kicking Mars squarely in the abdomen. Mars was knocked ten feet into the air as Nagah flew over where Mars' forced flight peaked. The alien smiled cruelly as she pulverized Mars with a heel kick to her head. Mars was sent plummeting to the ground, her body fell like a deadweight and smashed through the earth. Nagah popped her neck, staring apathetically over Mars' fallen form.

"Is that it? Your Valkyrie power?" Nagah scoffed irritably. "Can't say I'm too impressed."

The Miko Senshi coughed, spitting dirt from her mouth where he face lied in the earth. She raised her head, barely making out a blurred vision of Nagah hovering over her. Mars slowly stood upright, her knees still wobbly following her impact fall.

Nagah descended, phasing right toward her. She seized Mars' by her neck and lifted her up into the air effortlessly like a ragdoll.

"I've got more strength in my hand than you do in your body," the lead general boasted, clenching her fingers around Mars' throat. "C'mon, let me see it! I want you to bring out the Houou!" She clenched her grip tightly and threw Mars aside. "Show me the power that destroyed Ghidorah!" Wasting no time, Nagah ran over and kicked Mars' face. She pressed her foot over Mars' head, grinding her face into the earth.

Damn it! No...! I won't! Mars stubbornly gave in, clenching her fists. "I won't... I won't...!" A red aura flared around Mars, encompassing the Valkyrie. As the aura expanded, it forcibly pushed Nagah back. Mars stood up, slowly pivoting her head as she faced Nagah directly. The red aura around her body thickened, wisps of fire encircled her like lightning to a lightning rod.

Nagah shielded herself from the explosive flare of fiery light. Throwing her arms down, she turned as Mars seemingly dropped to one knee.

"Too much to handle, eh?"

Then, Mars collapsed on the ground... her body turned into ashes by the flames.

"Huh?" Nagah blinked as she whirled around, sensing a presence behind her.

A red ball of light exploded in front of Nagah, catching the general off guard. She pivoted to her right corner as she spotted Valkyrie Mars sending a fire arrow toward her head. Nagah blinked, watching the arrow coming at point blank range.

"Mars Flare Arrow!"

The Miko Senshi fired her guided arrow, blasting it through Nagah.

Nagah smiled, vanishing from thin air as the arrow impacted the ground and exploded. Taken by surprise, the bewildered Mars landed on her feet and probed Nagah's presence. She whirled around, meeting a swift boot to the side of her head. Nagah dropped Mars like a bad habit and seized her by her hair. Nagah pressed her hand into Mars' chest, sending a blast that knocked the Miko Senshi 30 feet across the room. Nagah kept the beam guided, blasting Mars back until she hit the back of a wall. Nagah dropped her hand, ceasing her attack. Mars struggled to stand, feeling the burning pain from Nagah's blast.

"So, how am I supposed to draw the Houou out?" The female general said, slowly pacing toward the red-armored Valkyrie. "That was a neat trick, but I've too well adept in the art of stealth, too." She brandished her laser saber while stalking forward. "I just don't feel the need to use it. Not against you."

Mars desperately forged a fire construct, encompassed her like a wall. She can even anticipate my ninja tactics? I'll have to be more clever... focus. Channel the phoenix's spirit into my armor.

The Houou unexpectedly interjected. 'She wants to see my power, does she? What a fool. Surely, you won't...'

Relax. I won't need you to help me beat her. Mars closed her eyes, focusing and channeling into her Sailor energy. Time to fight smarter, not harder. That's how I'm going to beat her!

'Then, let it be done.'

Pressing her hands together, Mars uttered a Shinto incantation.

Nagah briefly paused, observing Mars standing midst the fire barrier with eyes closed. "Hmmm, what are you doing?" Her ears picked up on a low, soft Shinto chat spoken out of the Miko Senshi. A look of befuddlement smeared across the general's face, trying to remember when she briefly absorbed Mars' power and memories. I can't even remember the chant she used to conjure up any attack. "So, you're trying something clever? You're getting desperate." She calmly removed a glove from her left hand. "I didn't think I need to improvise, but I'll get this over with."

Opening her eyes, Mars boldly threw her arms by her sides and frowned. "That trick won't work on me again."

"Heh, we'll see!" Nagah smiled as she bumrushed forward, boldly meeting Mars head-on.

Mars' focused as her armor gathered the phoenix's spiritual energies. "Time to show what I've got, Nagah."

xxxxx

Ztreko-Li dropped down and delivered a spinning kick, missing Valkyrie Jupiter. The green-armored warrior quickly evaded and blitzed around Ztreko-Li, catching the general's back with a lightning-imbued fist. Ztreko-Li phased from Jupiter's reach, her fist went through an after image.

"Damn! She lured me!" Jupiter frantically cried out.

Suddenly, Jupiter sensed a presence behind her. She whirled around as an energy-imbued fist shot forward, catching Jupiter's chest. Jupiter caught Ztreko-Li's fist, seized the general's right arm and flung her over into the air. Ztreko-Li vanished from thin air and appeared over Jupiter's head. The silent general whirled around and kicked Jupiter in the head... only for the green-armored warrior to dash away. Jupiter came to an abrupt halt as she distanced herself from the general. Ztreko-Li raised her hands overhead, forging orbs of light in her palms. As she closed her hands, she compressed the orbs and threw large, condensed spheres at the green-armored Valkyrie.

"Great..." Jupiter scoffed as she speed away, letting three spheres hit the roof. She jumped up, spinning herself into mid-air while throwing an array of lightning blasts. She directed her lightning bolts, canceling out each of Ztreko-Li's energy orbs. As she stopped rotating, her fingers became imbued with long, electrical-powered claws. "My turn." She phased out and reappeared in front of Ztreko-Li.

Initially reacting to Jupiter's attack, Ztreko-Li caught her with a fist... only to miss her. Jupiter glided around Ztreko-Li and swerved behind the general.

"Jupiter Lightning Claws!" The green-armored Amazonian roared, clashing successive strikes, both vertically and horizontally at every angle. However, to her dismay, Ztreko-Li phased out of her reach. "Damn it!" She turned around, sensing a fluctuating power emanating from behind her.

Ztreko-Li flew down, catching Jupiter with a green energy blade. Jupiter successfully caught the blade before it hit her head. Ztreko-Li closed her hand, compressing the energy blade into a javelin. She shot it forward only for Jupiter to swerve around the deadly projectile. The javelin flew downward, impacting the rooftop as it exploded. Distracted by the combustible blast, Jupiter turned her head... leaving herself wide open for an attack.

"Where do you think..." Ztreko-Li cried out, punching Jupiter hard with enough force to send her plummeting into the rooftop. "...you're looking at? I'm your opponent, Sailor Senshi." She undid the button of her cloak, seemingly removing it. She collected the bundle and discarded, letting it fall like a deadweight through the roof. "Now, I feel much lighter."

Jupiter's eyes bulged open as she watched the clothes fall like a thousand bricks. Where the bundle fell, a large hole was made through the rooftop.

"Yeah, I get what this means... weighted clothing... shit..."

Ztreko-Li descended to the rooftop while popping her neck. "Consider yourself honored, Senshi. To have lasted this long against me while I wore my weighted clothing." She popped the left side of her neck, getting adjusted to having less weight on her. "Your speed and aptitude in physical combat astounds me. Unfortunately for you..." Her gleaming eyes shot a calm yet fierce glare at the brunette. "...you've come against me. One of the Lord Gamera's top generals. Though, as strong as I may be, my power is below my Chief Advisor. You might know her as Nagah, the one your red-armored friend is currently facing." She threw both arms in front as a thick, green aura formed around her figure. "And your other friend is fighting Revenant, another top-class general. I'm afraid this is where you three will perish."

"You haven't beaten me yet, so there's no way for us to tell!" Jupiter rebuked, calmly standing her ground as she took on a fighting stance. Like Mars before her, she closed her eyes and focused her Sailor energy, invoking her cheetah spirit. A green aura with electrical sparks surrounded her. "Yeah, your power is greater than mine. But, strength is not everything. I'll show you what I've recently learned."

Ztreko-Li narrowed her eyes, seemingly entranced by Jupiter's battle spirit. "Show me then, Senshi. It's a shame my three subordinates won't be here to witness me make an example out of you. They won't even get this honor."

Taking a moment to think about her friends, Jupiter steadily moved on foot forward. I've got to give this one my all. Even if I've got a snowball's chance in hell...

xxxxx

Valkyrie Venus swayed around black spheres that rained down from the skies. She maneuvered around the spheres swiftly while monitoring Revenant from 30 feet above. The black-cloaked general continually spammed the area with black spheres, each one disintegrated anything it touches. The blonde-haired Valkyrie utilized fake-out tactics, including forging after images, to throw Revenant off his game. Venus even went as far as dispelling each spheres with beams of light.

Venus cursed while hiding behind a 25-foot tall black obelisk. "Doesn't that guy know when to stop?" He just keeps going! Gimmie a break here!

"Where are you hiding? Come out!" Revenant bellowed, tilting his scythe as he brought it down. With a quick slash, he unleashed a barrage of black orbs that scattered across the area - implementing a 'carpet bombing' technique to lure Venus out. "If this won't force you out, then I can always improvise, you little rat." He continually unleashed more orbs, which scattered and bombarded the base's outer perimeters. "Hmm?" His soulless eyes caught a glimpse of a shining beacon of light. "There. Now, come out..."

Shooting like a gunshot, a golden beam flew past him.

Revenant scowled as he spotted Valkyrie Venus flying toward him.

"Ah, so, you've shown yourself!" The skull-faced general cackled, swinging his scythe forward while summoning another set of black orbs. "You've taken the bait!"

As Venus flew within close range, she crossed both arms in front and smiled a devilish grin.

"Sorry, but you've been had..." With that, Venus' voice trailed off as her entire body flickered and dispersed into blinding flash of light. "Venus... Fake-out Flash!"

Revenant scowled while throwing his cloak over his face. "Fool!" He growled with irritation while turning around as a chain ensnared his right arm. He looked down and found the real Valkyrie Venus flying up toward him. He noticed the other end of the chain was tied to a generator. Venus flew overhead, somersaulting into mid-air while blowing heart-shaped bubbles at him.

"Heart Bombs!" The creative blonde expelled bubbles that set off like explosives and bombarded the general. She flew away, leaving Revenant behind a thick, orange cloud of smoke. That ought to slow him down! She teleported from the air and took cover behind another obelisk. Wasting no time, she closed her eyes. Focus, Venus. You've got little time to waste!

While channeling her Sailor energy, she invoked her unicorn spirit. A thick, orange-yellow aura surrounded the blonde idol while setting herself up to fight Revenant with power, speed, and ingenuity coupled with her unwavering battle spirit.

While the smoke cleared from the air, Revenant frantically searched the perimeters in search of Venus. He immediately probed an increasing energy signal from afar and turned toward the east direction. He noticed a flaring orange aura radiating an area. Cackling with relentless glee, the scythe-wielding personification of death pursued Venus.

"I've found you!"

Venus cursed. "Crap... yes! Done!" With that, the orange-armored warrior flew away as Revenant launched a mouth blast that completely obliterated the obelisk off the map. She flew over Revenant and teleported at completely random directions. "Over here!" She teleported again and this time behind him. "Nah, over here!"

Revenant sneered as he phased and reappeared behind Venus, spooking the blonde. Venus whirled around as the general caught her with a scythe slash. To his shocked dismay, his scythe went through a cloud of smoke that dispersed around him.

The real Venus hovered close behind Revenant. "Venus Light Impalement." She pointed a finger, expelling a beam of light that pierced through Revenant's chest. The general's head rotated 180 degrees, his eyes gleamed devilishly as it provoked fear from the blonde, who blanched like nobody's business. "GAH! YOUR HEAD!"

"Hello, my pretty..." Revenant cackled wickedly coupled with . He phased out of thin air as he reappeared behind Venus. "Face the facts that you're simply outclassed. Even in your current level, you can't hope to survive."

As the general closed in, a black mist expelled from out of his body and encompassed a 23 foot radius around the air. Distancing herself from the villain, Valkyrie Venus teleported 30 feet away.

"Ok, time for plan B. If that mist had gotten me, I'd be a goner!" Venus remarked, placing her hand against her beating chest. She panted heavily, shaking the frightening image of Revenant pulling an Exorcist on the poor girl. Ugh, no more horror movies for me after this ordeal. "C'mon, guys. I hope you're at least close to the orb by now. I don't know how long I can keep up with this freak show."

xxxxx

Armagedos Base/Command Center/Northern Sector/7:40 PM

A fleet of Bio-Vivians marched down the hallway, making their way toward the front gates. It wasn't until they came to an abrupt halt as their scanners picked up a faint energy signal. They scoured around the corridor, scanning through the floors and sidewalls. They brandished their plasma rifles, preparing to fire at any given notice.

"What could it be?" A Bio-Vivian inquired, scanning around the hall.

Another Bio-Vivian bluntly answered. "I don't know, but its close... very close..."

Then, unbeknownst to them, Ninja Moon undid her cloaking ability and revealed herself hanging on the ceiling. She held her tiara and flung it downward, catching two Bio-Vivians as it ripped through their chests. This alarmed the other Bio-Vivians as they turned, opening fire on Ninja Moon at first sight. The Ninja Senshi quickly vanished behind a smoke screen, which spread around the hall. The aliens activated their shield masks whilst plowing through the smoke screen. They frantically pivoted their guns, catching a shadow figure sprinting around them.

"FIRE!" A Bio-Vivian screeched as he wildly fired random shots.

Once all Bio-Vivians fired, Ninja Moon used the smoke screen as cover while hiding behind each alien. She dropped down and leg swept a Bio-Vivian off his feet. Then, she picked up the tiara from the floor. She turned as a Bio-Vivian turned to fire. Ninja Moon pulled another Bio-Vivian in front, letting the other fire a blast at his own comrade.

"GAUGH!" The alien screeched as it plopped to the floor.

"Hold your fire!" The commanding alien cried out.

As the soldiers began to cease fire, Ninja Moon snuck up behind the group. She threw her tiara, catching them one by one as it sliced through their torsos. Each alien fell after being dealt fatal blows from the kunoichi's tiara. Once the disc came spinning back to her, Ninja Moon caught it with one hand.

"Piece of cake," she said as she raced down the hallway.

xxxxx

Five Foxzards hurried through another corridor, directly leading them out to the front gate. Suddenly, the hall became chilly as a cool mist shrouded the area. They stopped to examine this sudden occurrence. As the aliens were befuddled by the mist, Ninja Mercury snuck up behind them. Armed with a kodachi, she closed in on the aliens.

"Where did this mist come from?"

"It matters not! We're supposed to be out at the front gates!"

As a Foxzard stepped forward, Ninja Mercury grabbed the alien and pulled him back. The alien screeched in alarm, prompting his colleagues to turn around and open fire with their plasma rifles. They managed to hit their target and lowered their rifles. A body fell in front of them... which turned out to be their own colleague. Mercury used him as a shield to protect herself from the plasma blasts.

"What is this?" The lead Foxzard angrily demanded.

"Sir! I'm picking something on the scanner... ABOVE US!"

As the Foxzards looked up, Ninja Mercury jumped down to meet them. The cool air suddenly became colder as Mercury manipulated the temperature of the mist. One Foxzard was quickly frozen behind the icy, water mist. Mercury seized this opportunity as she hacked and slashed, alternating her attack patterns while cutting down the four remaining Foxzards.

"I can't waste anymore time," Ninja Mercury said, putting away her kodachi as she raced through the hall. Activating her visor, she scanned the glowing beacon on her scanner. "I'm getting close. The Orb of Minos is within our range."

xxxxx

Three Brutes spotted Ninja Uranus obstructing their intended path. The middle Brute charged relentlessly at the Ninja Senshi and smashed his fists into the ground, uplifting the marble off the floor. Uranus sprang up, somersaulting over the Brute. She landed behind the behemoth and slit his throat with her Space Sword. The Brute collapsed, gripping his bleeding throat. The other two brutish aliens charged like rhinos. Uranus threw up a smoke screen, vanishing behind the mist.

Bewildered by Ninja Uranus' tactic, the Brutes looked around dumbfounded.

Crawling over the ceiling, Ninja Uranus concealed her presence.

"Where she go?" The second Brute, lacking a long range of vocabulary, pivoted his head.

The third Brute growled with frustration. "Me don't know? She gone?"

"Idiots," Ninja Uranus whispered as she fell from the ceiling and landed atop of the second Brute, knocking him down.

As the third Brute turned around, Ninja Uranus stabbed his head. Once the second Brute stirred, the Ninja Senshi stabbed in his throat. She yanked her sword back, opening a hole in the creature's neck. Wiping the purple blood off her sword, Ninja Uranus turned and headed of down the corridor, taking the same direction the others went.

xxxxx

Four Draconian Guardians stepped into a corridor as water covered the floor. Glancing around with suspicion, the aliens slowly paced through the long corridor. They readied their plasma sabers, arming themselves for war. As they walked through the wet corridor, a shadow figure slowly rose from out of the water. The figure had a clear, transparent-like appearance, which perfectly matched the water's surface. The figure undid her 'cloaking' technique and revealed herself as Ninja Neptune.

Then, she swiftly closed in on the aliens. With her kodachi, she cut through their shield packs, abruptly shutting down their defensive barriers. With their defense shields disabled, the aliens were left unguarded. The four aliens attempted to attack her in unison. Ninja Neptune moved in, slicing through their chests while alternating her attack patterns. She delivered a rapid succession of vertical and horizontal strikes, cutting down the aliens.

Ninja Neptune stood over the four slain enemies as she looked on ahead.

"They're closing in. Uranus, here I come," she murmured while racing through the hall.

xxxxx

"GAH!" a Caiman screeched as a two-bladed instrument impaled his torso.

The four other Caimans turned around as Ninja Saturn yanked her Silence Glaive out of the enemy. The four Rajita soldiers fired rapid plasma shots, only for Saturn to evade them. She phased in and around the shots, while flinging shuriken at the aliens. They put up their defensive shields, which saved them from becoming pincushions. But, it didn't save them from their impending fates.

Ninja Saturn phased behind a Caiman and waved her Silence Glaive around, slicing him in two. She turned, impaling another in the back. The last two fired rapid shots. Ninja Saturn phased behind the two aliens, slicing through their torsos with her instrument. She dropped her glaive, which unleashed a black aura that burnt away the alien remains.

"This area is clear. Can't waste anymore time," Ninja Saturn scoffed as she sprinted out of the corridor. "I'm closing in, everyone."

xxxxx

Armagedos Base/Command Center/Western Sector/7:50 PM

As the Ninja Senshi grouped together, they shifted their view to a single door 30 feet ahead of them. Ninja Mercury scanned the energy source behind the door, picking up a single origin point indicating the Orb of Minos.

"In there," Ninja Mercury pointed ahead. "The orb is in there."

"Then, that's where we'll go," Ninja Saturn said, brandishing her Silence Glaive. "I can sense an enemy behind those doors."

"Let's be ready," Ninja Neptune cautioned her colleagues. "And cautious."

Ninja Uranus scoffed. "Whatever, I just want my powers back."

Ninja Moon wasted no time and raced ahead. "Follow me, guys!"

The Ninja Senshi rushed on ahead through the corridor. The moment was at hand. The Orb of Minos was truly within their grasp and no obstacle would stand in their way.

Except for Toad.

And another…

xxxxx

Walking past fallen Rajita soldiers, Gravekeeper's Assailant attentively viewed the corridor ahead of her. She hurried down the hall with reckless abandon while following the trail of bodies left by the Ninja Senshi. She pressed her hand against her chest, sensing the intense energy fluctuation emanating nearby.

Armed with her dagger, Assailant hurried through a door and swiftly turned past a corner. She picked up the pace, following another trail of Rajita bodies leading into a giant set of steel doors. The source of the ancient power came from behind the closed doors, which was what Assailant was aiming for.

Am I too late?

xxxxx

Armagedos Base/Laboratory/7:54 PM

The Ninja Senshi pushed their way through the doors, stumbling right into the laboratory. They spotted the Orb of Minos situated over a platform with wires and cables attached to it, which were directly connected to a machine. Ninja Mercury turned off her visor and gawked at the draining device attached to the majestic orb. The Ninja Senshi closed in toward the orb as their eyes were mesmerized by the sacred orb's presence.

"There it is!" Ninja Moon cried out.

Putting on a serious face, Ninja Mercury advanced forward. "Yes, but something tells me this is obviously a trap."

"She's right. Where's the enemy I sensed earlier?" Ninja Saturn inquired.

"Oh, are you young ladies looking for someone in particular?" A voice belonging to a smug and calm individual alarmed the Ninja Senshi. He slightly raised his voice, laughing along as he sang. "Oh, where, where, where, could I be? Above you? Below you? I can't be in front of you. So, obviously, I must be..."

Suddenly, the Ninja Senshi's senses picked up on the crafty individual's presence. They spun around as Toad closed the doors behind him.

"Greetings, Sailor Senshi. Welcome to my humble abode," Toad's crafty smile curved as he phased and reappeared behind the Ninja Senshi. "Actually, the atmosphere of this lab is quite soothing to me. Don't you agree?"

"Bastard! We're taking back what doesn't belong to you!" Ninja Uranus angrily rebuked, heatedly pointing her Space Sword at the scientist.

Ninja Neptune asserted. "We've come for the orb."

"I know and I've been anticipating your arrival," the scientist replied as he adjusted his glasses. "I've been monitoring you through my security cameras. Everywhere you went, I followed you with my keen eyes."

"Gee, nice to know a smarmy jerkass has been watching us," Ninja Uranus angrily retorted. "Give us the orb or we'll-"

"Ah, but you're so rude. Allow me to finish," Toad admonished the irritated Senshi. "This base was established by yours truly. What do you make of it?"

"Could use better security," Ninja Saturn remarked. "Yes, why are we even talking about this?"

Toad chuckled. "Oh, no reason. I just need to know what modifications I should make to this base."

"Enough," Ninja Moon interjected as she intently glared at the Neo-Rajita general. "You and your friend took something we need. What you have is what we need." She stood poised and ready, heatedly pointing her katana at the smug general. "We'll go through you in anyway that we can!"

Standing his ground, Toad lifted his right hand and gathered a ball of energy. "Then, by all means... try."

Suddenly, the sound of the doors opening caught the Ninja Senshi's surprise. Toad made wind of the situation, narrowing his eyes intently at a lone figure sauntering into his laboratory.

The Ninja Senshi and Toad were interrupted by the abrupt arrival of the mysterious Gravekeeper's Assailant. Armed with her dagger, she intently stared at the Orb of Minos situated afar in the laboratory. The Ninja Senshi turned around as they faced the Assailant, cornering her position. A smug smile adorned Toad's face as he acted suspiciously calm and confident.

"My, my, what do we have here?" The curious scientist inquired, cocking his right brow at the Assailant. "An unexpected guest. Is this one of yours, Senshi? How could you leave one of your comrades behind? That isn't like you."

"Yasmin?" Ninja Moon whispered as she walked up to the Assailant. "What are you doing here?"

Ninja Mercury added. "Shouldn't you be out there helping the others?"

There was no reply from the Assailant.

"Hey, they're asking you a question!" Ninja Uranus snapped while walking up to the silent young woman. She grabbed Assailant's collar, prompting the Assailant seize Uranus' right arm. "What the hell?"

Before she could react, the Assailant executed an overhead throw and tossed Uranus over. Ninja Uranus somersaulted into the air and landed on her feet. She turned as the Assailant brandished her dagger across Uranus' throat.

"Yasmin!" Ninja Saturn shouted.

Ninja Neptune barked out at the Assailant. "What are you doing?"

"What's the meaning of this?" Ninja Moon, shocked like the other Ninja Senshi, demanded. "Yasmin! She's with us!"

"I'm sorry, Sailor Senshi," the Assailant furrowed her brows, standing over Uranus with her dagger pressed against the ninja's throat. "But, I can't permit you to use the Orb of Minos. It's already been reserved. If you wish to take it, you will fight me for it." She offered them an ultimatum they couldn't hope to refuse.

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Armagedos Base/Command Center/8:08 PM

A trio of observers sat in the command chair, watching various screens displaying the battle fronts. Sitting comfortably, Lobo, one of the higher-ranked generals, leaned back with a lethargic and apathetic look. Zeromaru, an Agumon X, stood on the man's right side whilst Gabuhime, a female Gabumon X sat on the left side.

Lobo lazily stared at the screens. He cupped one hand over his face, groaning. "Really? Should I even bother?"

"As one of Nagah's top generals, you should," Zeromaru reprimanded the general.

Gabuhime shook her head. "Get off your lazy butt and get out there!"

"Why? They look like they have everything under control..." Lobo remarked while leaning his head back. He lazily stared up at the ceiling with little regard of what goes on. "Even Chief Advisor Nagah is out there. She's my superior." As he closed his eyes, this provoked Gabuhime as she shoved her right claw into his throat. "GAUGH!"

"No sleeping on the job!" Gabuhime scolded the lazy general.

Lobo jumped up out of his chair and coughed. "...don't stick your paw in my mouth! I don't even want to know where it's been!"

"I don't care. It was the only way to wake you, lazy ass!" She screamed.

Zeromaru covered his... ears? Or, whatever he has. "Argh! Shut up! You two are too loud!"

As Gabuhime and Lobo piped down, silence abruptly overtook the command room.

"Look. They can handle it, but if anything goes wrong... we'll head out there," Lobo said as he sat down. "Now, just relax, you two."

Gabuhime sighed. "Right. I'm sorry."

Catching one screen on the left hand side, Lobo observed the Ninja Senshi fighting Gravekeeper's Assailant. "The Senshi are already in the room with the Orb of Minos. It seems this mysterious character is taking care of them. We should be good as long as Toad keeps the orb secure."

Zeromaru folded his arms. "Let's hope you're right." He turned, looking at another monitor that showed the Royal Knights fighting Blitz and Buster mechas. His interest was drawn to that specific battle. "Hey, Gabuhime, are you getting this?"

"Yes," Gabuhime said, her eyes were drawn to the screen showing the Royal Knights. It's them.

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Armagedos Base/Laboratory/8:10 PM

What was a quiet scene erupted into an all out fight inside Toad's laboratory. After attacking Ninja Uranus, Gravekeeper's Assailant unveiled her true colors as she challenged the Ninja Senshi to fight her over the possession to the Orb of Minos. Seeing there was no other choice, Ninja Uranus answered Assailant's challenge and called for the others to help her. Meanwhile, all Toad did was idly stand by while 'enjoying' the spectacle.

Ninja Uranus lunged toward Gravekeeper's Assailant, striking her with her trusted Space Sword. Assailant countered by lifting her dagger and stopping Uranus in her place. Ninja Neptune ran up behind Assailant and tried to stab her back. Assailant sprang up into mid-air while somersaulting over Ninja Neptune.

"Yasmin! Please, we don't want to fight...!" Ninja Moon pleaded.

Assailant angrily frowned. "Then, you don't deserve the Orb of Minos. My reasons for reclaiming it are for my own selfish reasons. How could you even understand?" She sprinted forward, attacking Ninja Mercury with her dagger.

Ninja Mercury timed each dagger thrust proficiently and pulled out her kodachi. The two traded blade strikes as Assailant kicked Ninja Mercury off her feet. Assailant ran up, kicking Ninja Mercury's face and knocking the kodachi from the kunoichi's hand. She whirled around as Ninja Saturn tried to impale her. Assailant jumped back, throwing her black sheet off whilst letting the glaive pierce through it. Assailant leapt over Ninja Saturn and landed 20 feet behind her. Ninja Saturn closed the gap by phasing in front of Assailant. She pushed her glaive forward, trying to hit her but narrowly missed the woman.

"Please," Ninja Moon cried out. "You're on our side! What could you want that's more important than what we seek?"

"If you wish to find out, fight me for it" she said as she threw a chain at Ninja Saturn whilst ensnaring her two-bladed instrument. Assailant yanked forward, reeling Ninja Saturn toward her.

Ninja Saturn stood her ground as she firmly held her Silence Glaive.

Assailant threw a small marble to the ground, throwing up a smoke screen. She vanished behind the smoke and closed in on Saturn's blind spot. With her back turned, Saturn was unable to see or even feel the Assailant's stealth movements. The Assailant slammed her dagger's hilt into the back of Ninja Saturn's head, knocking the girl out.

"Saturn! Can you hear me?" Ninja Uranus called out.

Ninja Neptune gasped once the smoke screen cleared, revealing an unconscious Ninja Saturn. "No..."

"That bitch! Where did you go?" Ninja Uranus roared as she ran over to Saturn's fallen side.

Bam!

On the receiving end from a headbutt by Ninja Saturn, Ninja Uranus's head snapped back. Saturn delivered a vicious headbutt squarely into Uranus' jaw, knocking her back.

"WHAT?" Ninja Moon gasped.

"Saturn! That was Uranus you just..." Ninja Neptune's shocked glare was replaced by a perturbed scowl. She probed a foreign vibe from 'Ninja Saturn' as she watched the girl's form morph into the Gravekeeper's Assailant. "How low of you..."

Assailant frowned as she picked up her dagger. She pulled on a string hanging from the ceiling, bringing down a firmly secured Saturn suspended in the ceiling. Saturn was unconscious while tied by strings that attached to the veiling. Ninja Neptune charged toward the Assailant and flung her kodachi into the air, cutting the strings that held Saturn high in suspension. Neptune jumped up, catching Saturn in her arms. Assailant leapt over the Ninja Senshi and smashed her right foot into Neptune's back, sending her falling to the ground.

"Neptune! Saturn!" Ninja Moon shouted in disbelief. She beat them all? No... this can't be! How can I...?

Gravekeeper's Assailant landed on the ground, pivoting her view toward Ninja Moon. She sauntered forward while holding her dagger in hand. Ninja Moon readily held her katana in hand and glared at the woman, whose true intentions have yet to be unveiled.

"Your friends couldn't stop me. Sailor Moon, you stand by idly and let them fight your battle?"

"Yasmin, please... don't do this. You must understand... the orb doesn't belong with the Rajita. It belongs to Lady Athenamon… and Lady Swordswoman... and Golden Minotarumon," she pleaded once again, firmly holding her katana. "And you. You all have been guarding it. We've proven we're fit to get our powers back and receive our newly upgraded Valkyrie armors. We..."

"...don't deserve it," Assailant interjected, the tone in her voice lowered. She ceased her advancement, lowering her dagger by her side. Her passionate eyes narrowed, staring through Ninja Moon's compassionate eyes. "You're not fit to be a warrior. You don't possess the fiery will of a true warrior. That is why I'm preventing you from reclaiming your power. You and your colleagues don't deserve it."

"You're wrong..."

"He's not sure if you're fit to wield the power of the new Valkyrie armors."

Befuddled from Assailant's vague statement, Ninja Moon lowered her katana. "Who do you mean by he?"

"Matters not. Unless you can defeat me, then you and your fellow Senshi are not fit to wield his power."

"Yasmin! We don't have time for any riddles! The orb is right there! If we let this guy and the Rajita keep the orb... who knows what kind of disaster could follow! Is that what you want?"

Assailant stood unfazed by Ninja Moon berating her. She chuckled. "What are you going to do? Cry?"

"No... but I won't fight you..."

"Then, you've doomed yourself and your friends. Stand aside and let me take what's mine."

Ninja Moon denied Assailant passage as she obstructed her path. "No."

"Then, you leave me no choice," the woman steadily ran forward and slashed at her with the dagger.

The Ninja Senshi evaded Assailant's reach and raised her katana, blocking the aggressor's strike. Ninja Moon flipped out of Assailant's way and threw her tiara at the woman. Assailant readily lifted her dagger, ready to stop the tiara. Then, as Ninja Moon swerved her right hand around, the tiara vanished and reappeared above the Assailant. The Assailant frantically jumped back, avoiding the spinning disc as she developed the impression that Ninja Moon was aiming to kill her. She raced across the lab while the tiara continued spinning towards her. Ninja Moon crouched over and phased from her spot.

Assailant's guard was lowered as Ninja Moon appeared behind her. Ninja Moon lunged forward and nailed a flying kick to Assailant's face. The sheer blow of the kick sent Assailant hurtling into a wall.

Amused, Toad was thoroughly enjoying what was his impression of a 'grand spectacle.' "My, my, so much tension. I didn't think I'd need an unlikely ally to destroy the Senshi, but she's pretty much saved me the trouble." As he snapped his fingers, a chair was 'pulled' up behind the general. He sat down and observed the heated exchange. "What do you think, little friends?"

Suddenly, ten large purple spider-like creatures, with mouths coupled with sets of teeth, emerged from the dark corners of the lab. They all bunched together around their master as Ninja Moon and Assailant presented them an entertaining show.

As the spiders 'clicked' their legs, Toad initially responded to the arachnids. "Yes, I agree, Parasimon. Whether they kill each other or not, matters not. As long as the orb remains intact here, we have little to fear."

Ninja Moon ran over to Assailant and grabbed her right shoulder. The Assailant surprised the ninja, ensnaring her right arm as she threw her overhead. As she slammed Ninja Moon to the ground, the Assailant mounted on top of her. She pulled out her dagger and lowered it against Ninja Moon's throat, prompting the ninja to flail her leg frantically.

"You're too soft, Sailor Moon," the Assailant said, gritting her teeth. "I had the impression you possessed a strong spirit like Jaden Yuki. How wrong I was to believe that."

"Jaden... Yuki? You mean... that Duelist... that new prodigy? You know him?"

Assailant scoffed. "Yes, your spirit is not as strong as his. I'm sorry, but this is the end for you." With that, she punched Ninja Moon hard in the face and lowered her face a few inches from Moon's. The two exchanged heated glares as Toad and his Parasimon observed the scene closely.

Scratching his chin, Toad pondered what the Assailant was doing. What's she waiting for?

Standing up on her feet, the Assailant pulled a beaten Ninja Moon off the ground. She whirled around, kicking the odango-haired girl into a pillar. Ninja Moon grunted from hitting the pillar as her back slid down the post.

"She's relentless," Toad wore a devilish smirk, watching the ensuing beatdown unfold before his eyes. "Perhaps I could offer her a position working under me?"

Assailant sauntered over to the beaten kunoichi, twirling her dagger around.

Picking herself off the ground, Ninja Moon steadied herself and panted. Her eyes retained those same determined glare, which constituted her resilient and never-say-die demeanor. Assailant saw this look and took a moment to rethink her next strategy.

"I won't give up... and I won't fall to you..."

Assailant sighed. "Don't you get it? You can't win. I have more to gain by taking the orb. You see... I need to see a certain someone... someone I wish to see again."

"Who?"

"I'm not obliged to tell you. No, I can't..." Assailant closed her eyes, sighing. Forgive me, Lord Sleipnir. But, I've fai-

"Tell me who you want to see..."

The Assailant gripped her chest, casting her eyes to the ground. "A...Att-"

Suddenly, Toad teleported behind the Assailant and tapped her right shoulder.

"Do you mind if I cut in?" The general whispered.

"No... NO!" The Assailant shouted as she lunged forward and grabbed Ninja Moon's neck. "This one is mine!"

"We can cut a deal," Toad offered to the Assailant. "You wish to see this certain someone in the human world? Is your desire to return to the other side?"

"That is my greatest desire," she answered, firmly holding Ninja Moon back. "There is no other wish that'll satisfy me! I left the Gravekeeper's Realm to offer my services to the Amazons, who allowed me to become the new guardian of the orb. I've waited long... and finally when the Senshi showed up, I could finally make my move." She narrowed her eyes coldly, her smile faded. "During my life in the human world, I viewed the Sailor Senshi as heroes... heroes I can look up to. I could never have powers like them, but becoming a duelist enabled me to become strong and independent. I could fight my own battles... and I would later meet a kind young man. His name is Atticus Rhodes. He was one of my fellow students at Duel Academy. Yes, I was formerly a Duel Academy student... and one of the Obelisk Blue students who turned up missing in the Abandoned Dorm. What was supposed to be a duel exam turned out to be a trap. Some of us, including myself, Atticus, and a few others ended up in the Gravekeeper's Realm."

"Hmmm, an interesting story," Toad chortled. "And how does the plot thicken?"

The Assailant held back tears, remembering Atticus and her final moments with him. "The last thing I remember about Atticus... he dueled who would become my master, Gravekeeper's Chief. Forced into a duel, Atticus faced the Chief... and somehow survived... anything else was a blur... I ended up being captured and forced to undergo rituals against my will." Trembling, the dark-skinned girl remembered the horrifying trials she had endured. "My human essence died... my soul was then collected and I became reborn as a Duel Monster. A Duel Monster spirit to be precise... and I became what you see before you. I became..." Tears fell down her eyes as she finally broke down. "...the Gravekeeper's Assailant. And since then, I've served as one of the Chief's most skilled and efficient warriors. After my initial birth as a Duel Monster spirit, I was trained in various styles of self defense. I was even trained to kill when need be using this dagger, which the Chief bestowed to me for my dedicated services. On the other side, it might have felt like a year or two, but what I experienced... it felt like a millennium. I lost track of time, but... one day... a voice called out to me... summoned for me to see the Amazons."

Ninja Moon listened as Assailant wiped away her tears.

"Before I could tell the Chief, that's when Jaden Yuki and his friends entered our realm. After I tried saving Jaden, the Chief forced a duel against him. Jaden won their duel, but it was then... the Chief forced me to attack Jaden during the duel... and I refused. He questioned my loyalty, whether I was truly loyal to the Gravekeeper folk. My heart and mind were bridled with mixed emotions. As loyal I am to the Chief, I yearned for the day to return home. After the duel, I bestowed Jaden half of a pendant. I wanted him to give it to... my friend... Atticus. I told him these words: Yasmin is still waiting in the other world and I haven't forgotten. And that I believe... one day we will meet again."

"Go on," Toad folded his arms. "Heh, this is getting good. Such delicious drama."

"After their departure, I had a talk with Chief. I told him about my vision... my dream... the voice... Somehow, the Chief was convinced and honored my request to depart. Venturing through a vortex, I ended up in an oasis. There I was found by a group of Amazoness Duel Monsters and taken to see their queens. Lady Athenamon and Lady Swordswoman listened to my story. To prove my worth, they initiated an exam I was to pass to become a guardian in the Minos Labyrinth. After rigorous hours of studying and training, I was granted the title as a guardian. They somehow knew I'd be the one to safeguard the cavern from reaching the Orb of Minos. I would wait until a group of powerful women would arrive to endure the labyrinth's challenges. As faith would have it, you and your fellow Senshi entered the labyrinth. How fortunate, I could finally meet you in person, but as guardian, my duty was to protect the orb and test you. I had to test you for what was to come. Do you want to know what I saw in my vision?" She turned around, facing Ninja Moon. "You, Sailor Senshi, were in my vision... with beautiful new Valkyrie armors and a majestic horse. A ten-legged horse named Sleipnir."

"Sleipnir?" Ninja Moon inquired.

The Assailant nodded. "Sleipnir told me your souls embodied the true spirit of Odin's Valkyrie warriors. He viewed you as strong warriors selected to repel the evil forces." Her hopeful smile was replaced with a slight frown. "Unfortunately... now, I realize... all my hopes... you were my heroes as a child. You influenced me into believing I could be strong and independent. I became a duelist under the impression I could strive to face obstacles and overcome them like you have facing monsters. But, I realize now... that with all the training I've gained, I'm stronger than you and your friends. Look around." She turned her head, eyeing each of the fallen Ninja Senshi. "I beat those four all on my own. And now... I realize Sailor Moon isn't what I envisioned. I've surpassed my childhood hero." She walked up close, facing Ninja Moon. She let out an exasperated sigh. "Sailor Moon, your time is done. Your legacy ends at my hands."

"Yasmin..." Ninja Moon didn't blink even for a second. She intently glared into the Assailant's determined eyes. "You could see your childhood heroes triumph... if you let them."

"Ok, that's enough of this sentimental crap," the scientist clapped his hands. "End it here and I'll start collecting their bodies." He walked up behind the Assailant, patting her back gently. "Don't worry, I'll make sure you're well taken care of, my dear."

Assailant smiled. "Thank you. Now, I can finally rest with ease..." She drove her dagger into Ninja Moon...

Shick.

xxxxx

(PREVIEW)

(A loud, omnious roar emanates from the Orb of Minos. Ninja Moon becomes mesmerized.)

Toad: The orb's reacting...!

Voice: Princess Serenity, you have awakened me...

Mars, Venus, and Jupiter: What's this overwhelming power we've sensing? Our armors... they're... reacting?

Ninja Mercury: Something's happening!

Ninja Saturn: This energy…

Ninja Uranus: Intense.

Ninja Neptune: I feel rejuvenated.

Vipris: What's going on?

Nagah: This… is…

Athenamon: Have they succeeded?

Ninja Moon: Who are you…?

Yusuke: Next time on Dawn of Chaos!

Upgrade: Dai-Valkyrie Senshi! The Rising Sleipnir!

Voice: Sailor Senshi, unite with me and receive the gift I will bestow to you.

Sailor Senshi: Let's do it!

Lobo: Um, was I supposed to be doing something?

Gabuhime and Zeromaru: YES!

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A/N: Assailant just betrayed the Senshi! OH NOES! :O

The Armagedos Battle continues, leading to its climax. The Ninja Senshi are so close to the Orb of Minos. Mars, Venus, and Jupiter are busy with three Neo-Rajita generals. Lobo, the fourth high-level general, hasn't seen any action for a reason. I'll tell you what he won't be doing any fighting. Lazy bastard. :D

Lien's mission is a success, but can she form a new friendship with the Neo-Spirit Detectives?

The Spirit Detectives enter the Meikai. Once they travel further in, they'll be running into a few familiar faces from the past. A few key characters who've died. Want to take a guess who they'll run into? For all intents and purposes, it'll be fun to guess. ;)

The Rajita fodder was due for an upgrade. Yeah, they'll still die, but I want to present them as more efficient and deadly than before. Its better that way and the heroes need to struggle. The Orb of Minos serves its purpose. For better or for worse.

Ah, judging by the preview, the next chapter title implies Sleipnir. I can only tell you something big is going down next chapter. ;)

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