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A/N: I'm so happy for the reviews I had...it was twice the # I usually get...so I'm extremely happy. Well it's only been a week and here's the next chapter.

"This isn't him," Sailor Moon whispered to herself.

She gets thrown back as the figure blasted her with a dark energy blast. 'This isn't him,' she chanted in her head as she rose to face the figure.

'Does it matter if this is real or not? The memory of this man will forever haunt you. He who swore to protect you from all the pain in the world is the one who had caused you the most pain,' the voice in her head whispered.

"Mamo-chan," Sailor Moon whispered as she watched the hologram of the dark Endymion approach her with a black rose in his hand.

"Sailor Moon," the hologram said in a cold tone as it stared down at her with emotionless eyes, "die."

The hologram flicked the black rose at Sailor Moon which wrapped around her and gave off electrifying dark energy.

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On the Outside

"SHUT IT DOWN," Tuxedo-Kamen yelled.

He, the senshis and the guardian cats had watched in horror as they realized who the figure was. Tuxedo-Kamen felt his heart shatter at the sad and helpless look on his Usako's face when she had turned to face the figure. He had immediately tried to enter the room only to find the door locked. He now stares at Mercury who is frantically trying to shut the machine down and get the door to open. "Mamoru-san yelling at her is not going to get the door open or shut down the machine," Mars said knowing Mercury is doing her best.

He chose to ignore Mars's comment and started banging on the door hoping to break it down. "What's wrong with the system Mercury," Luna asked.

"There seems to be dark energy jamming the system. It won't respond to any of my commands," Mercury said as she continues to furiously type into the computer.

"Well if the system refuses to listen then we'll just have to go with Mamoru's plan. Mamoru-san move out of the way," Jupiter commanded.

Tuxedo-Kamen turned and was about to refuse before realizing Jupiter also intended to break down the door. He quickly moved out of the way as Jupiter threw her Sparkling Wide Pressure at the door. The attack dented the door, but it was still standing. Mars, Venus and Jupiter decided to combine their attacks, yet the door remained standing through it was really beaten up. Frustrated, Tuxedo-Kamen charged and rammed the door with all his might as his urge to get to his Usako raged through his whole body. The others looked on with shock when the door actually fell back as the enraged Tuxedo-Kamen ran over it to get to Sailor Moon.

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At that Moment on the Inside

Sailor Moon was lying on the ground reaching for her scepter. Her face held a deep agony and desperation. In her mind, she was reliving that awful day when she had lost all her friends and had to fight her love. Overhead, she saw the hologram of the dark Endymion unsheathing his sword with the same eerie smile the real Endymion had when Beryl had ordered him to behead the moon princess. 'Why care for this man when he causes you more grief than happiness,' the voice in the back of her mind whispered.

'No, this isn't Mamo-chan...and he was not himself that time,' Sailor Moon argued, but the lost and sad look on her face showed the pain in her heart.

It was this look that Tuxedo-Kamen found when he had ripped the band off Sailor Moon's wrist causing the hologram to vanish and the room to revert to being white walls around them. "Usako," he said gently as he placed a hand on her shoulder.

She turned her head to face him with tears running down her face. "Mamo-chan," she said before fainting into his arms.

Mamoru detransformed as he held Usagi, who had also detransformed after fainting. He carried her bridal-style out of the training room where the worried senshis and guardian cats stood. "Bring her to her room, Mamoru-san and I'll check her health," Mercury said.

Mamoru only gave the slightest of nod to indicate he had heard her. He hugged Usagi closer to him as he walked toward her room 'I'm so sorry Usa,' he thought as an overwhelming sense of guilt washed over him.

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In the Dark Crystal Palace

Demando was practicing his swordsmanship when Saphir suddenly came rushing in. "Brother you have to come see this," Saphir exclaimed.

Demando held an annoyed look as he turned to face his brother, "What is it Saphir," he asked.

"It's the dark crystal brother. You have to come see for yourself," Saphir replied with an anxious look.

Demando's face grew serious at this knowing his brother would not disturb him this way if it were not important. The sword in his hand vanished as he followed Saphir to the center of the palace where the dark crystal is held. As they were approaching the room, Demando could feel an unusually strong aura coming from the dark crystal. 'Strange,' he thought with a concerned look.

When they entered the room, Demando's eyes grew wide as he saw the dark crystal flash with an intense purple light. "What is going on Saphir? What's happening to the dark crystal," Demando turned to face Saphir and asked.

"The dark crystal seems to be responding to some sort of energy. It turned this way moments ago," Saphir replied.

"Analyze it and find out what's happening," Demando commanded.

Saphir nodded, but held a solemn look on his face. "I know that look. What's on your mind," Demando inquired.

"...Brother are you sure it is wise to continue use of the dark crystal? There are times when it seems to have a mind of its own. Sometimes I wonder if we're being manipulated by it rather than the other way around," Saphir said.

"You worry too much brother. Even if the dark crystal has a mind of its own, we can overcome it," Demando said, but upon the concerned look on Saphir's face he continued, "I promise we'll be cautious. Now go analyze it so we'll know what's happening."

Saphir returned Demando's smile before walking out. Once Saphir had left, Demando gazed at the dark crystal with a serious look thinking, 'A mind of its own, could it really be?'

A/N: well for those that thought it was the brainwashed endymion you were right. Hope this chapter will live up to the last. 'Til next time.