SailorStar9: This is Chapter 24 of this fic. (Sighs) Guys and girls, is it too hard for you to leave a review, instead of just putting this fic up on your favorited list and story alerts?

Disclaimers: I own nothing, except for the plot bunny.

Chapter 24: Hunting Season, Part One

Two months had passed since the removal of the head of the Clan Elders, and there were no traces of evil forces anywhere. School was over for the year, and the Senshi were enjoying their break from the usual fighting. They knew, tough, that it'd end soon. And as usual, it'd be sooner than they thought.

Ami was getting ready for her date with Kyoya. She was now wearing a white, knee-long sleeveless dress, and was giving the last touch to her makeup.

"You've became quite a good-looking young woman, chibi." Chiriku gave his goddaughter a thumbs-up.

Ami smiled "Thanks, Godfather."

"And I think I heard the door." Chiriku went out to greet the visitor.

"Please, call me Kyoya, Uzumaki-san." Kyoya insisted.

"Call me Chiriku and we have a deal." the Seals Master smirked.

Kyoya nodded "Okay, Chiriku."

Right then, Ami came walking out of the main hall. Surprisingly she didn't have a problem with the white high-heeled shoes she was wearing. She'd have to thank Minako for teaching her how to do it. "Hi, Kyoya..." she said and smiled.

He was wearing the usual, black shirt, pants and shoes. "You look beautiful, Ames," the youngest Otori nodded.

"Thanks. Where's Grandfather?" Ami asked.

"He said he had to go load the shotgun," Chiriku joked.

"That's not true," Sansui said walking out from his room. "I prefer axes."

"Uhhh... Nice to meet you again, Uzumaki-sama." Kyoya gaped.

"It's good to meet you under more cordial conditions, Kyoya." Sansui said.

Ami smiled "Grandfather, you promised to leave the interrogation till he proposes. We should be going, or we'll be late for the movie."

Kyoya nodded "Let's go, love."

Kyoya and Ami were now sitting on a bench at the park. After the movie and dinner, he'd had the idea of a walk through the park, and she'd happily agreed to it. There was not a single cloud in the sky, and the moon reflected on a nearby pond. Kyoya had been quite silent tonight, but she didn't care, he probably had problems of his own. She leaned on him and put her head on his shoulder. Everything was perfect. The quiet silence of the night, the scent of Kyoya's body, the robot that had just walked out of the pond...

...

Robot?

Ami stood up quickly and looked at the creature. It wasn't much taller than she was, but it was clearly nothing human. It's greyish metal skin reflected the moonlight giving the creature an eerie look, as it's yellow robotic eyes gave her a cold stare.

"Target found." It said in a cold, monotone robotic voice. The creature had massive, sharp claws, which was the only non-humanoid thing in it.

"I don't think it's friendly," Kyoya muttered.

Ami nodded. "I've got to trans-" She couldn't finish the phrase as the robot charged at her swinging it's massive claws. She leapt aside and scowled. "How rude."

"Surrender now, Sailor Mercury," the robot said.

"What are you anyways?" Ami asked.

"I'm ClawDroid," the creature said.

"You're dead. Death Beam!"

The attack hit the robot's side and sent it crashing to the ground. As the robot stood up, it could see a Senshi. "New target identified. Sailor Saturn."

"Mercury Zate Guardian!"

The robot aimed it's claws at the two Senshi. "Eliminate targets." The sharp metal tips of its claws shot at the Senshi as new tips grew on the claws.

"Yikes!" Mercury Zate Guardian shouted as they all dodged the attack.

The robot shot another barrage, this time one of the 'nails' sliced Saturn's leg. "Damn... time to finish that thing." Saturn said, then she was gone. A split second later, the tip of her glaive could be seen protruding out of the robot's chest, then there was a shout of "Death Beam!" The robot was blasted apart by the attack, and Saturn shrugged "Wasn't as tough as it looked."

There was clapping behind them, and the group turned around. Standing there was a man about 6 feet tall, with red eyes and an abundant beard. He was wearing a green suit with a tyrannosaurs' head drawn on it's chest, and gloves that made his hands look like dinosaur claws. "Bravo. That was quite entertaining."

"Who are you?" Mercury asked.

"My name is Rex. And I'm here to hunt you," the man said.

"Hunt us?" Mercury asked confusedly.

"Do I hear an echo?" Rex said mockingly. "Yes, hunt you."

"Snow Spray!"

Rex shrugged and slapped the attack away. "Tsk, tsk... I didn't attack you personally, now did I? You want a fight, then a fight you'll have."

"Oh shut up, Barney" Saturn snapped.

The two Senshi charged at Rex, weapons drawn. Rex grabbed their weapons as they swung them at him in unison, then said "You just don't realize what you're up against, do you?" He smiled as tendrils of energy shot through the weapons and zapped the two Senshi, who fell to the ground moaning in pain. "Seems like these'll be my first trophies..."

"Ice Blast!"

This time, the attack hit Rex, sending him staggering forwards. He looked at the side of his suit which had begun to freeze over and frowned "What the... I'll kill you for this!"

"You'll kill no one," Saturn said as she stood up.

Rex glared at her "You're too weak to defeat me."

"Maybe right now, but... I won't let you hurt my friends."

Rex smiled mockingly "Okay, let's see what the ghost girl can do... "

Saturn smiled coldly at him. "Ask and you shall receive. Saturn..." Saturn's fist was covered by a ghastly white mist as she aimed it at Rex. "Requiem Mist!" The mist shot out from her hands, surrounding Rex, and the villain screamed in pain. He then fell to one knee and panted.

"I don't believe it... you'll pay for this, Saturn..."

"Blah, blah. Now leave or die," Saturn said coldly.

"Not likely," Rex said standing up. "I guess I should not hold back any more..."

"Ice Wyvern!" Mercury's dragon construct sent him crashing to the ground.

"I... will get you all for this," the villain said and vanished.

"That... was close." Mercury noted. "Thanks for the help." She looked at the other Senshi.

Saturn smiled "Don't worry..." She then fell to her knees. "I'm out of power..."

"It's natural, I'd bet that new attack drained all your energy," Mercury said.

Saturn nodded and turned back into her normal form, Ami following suit.

"What were you doing here anyways?" Ami asked.

"Haninozuka thought a walk through the park would be nice." Hotaru looked around.

"You mean he survived Haruka's interrogation?" Ami joked.

"Kyoya, I see you passed your sense of humour to your girlfriend." Haninozuka muttered. "Guess we should go back home now." He looked at his date.

Kyoya nodded "Yeah... that was more excitement than I need for one night."

Ami didn't say a thing as the four walked back towards the Otori penthouse. Who was that Rex, and why was he hunting them? She would have to wait to ask him next time he decided to attack. For she was sure he would attack again.

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