Sapphire's such a weirdo, isn't he? I suppose you can already guess that there's more death in my fanfic than in the original story. Anyway, this episode was planned to be merged with the previous one, but as I was writing, I found that it was too long. So I split it into two separate episodes. We'll start in 5…4…3…2…1!

Episode: Double Duel

Sailor Moon's head was shaking with dizziness and confusion. Falling 50 feet below ground can have a big impact on the brain.

Moon "What a big fall. Am I dead?"

Jupiter "No…but you will be if you don't get off of us!"

Sailor Moon was sitting on top of Sailor Mercury, who was lying flat on top of Sailor Jupiter!

Mercury "We fell through a trap door. I don't think the others fell with us."

Jupiter "That's great to know, but seriously, get off!!"

She pushed Sailor Moon and Mercury aside as she sat up and took a deep breath.

Mercury "So, the group was split to 3 & 5."

Mask "No, dead even."

Tuxedo Mask landed on his feet perfectly as he was falling from the hole above.

Mask "We have to find a way out so we can regroup."

The scouts stood up and looked around with Tuxedo Mask. A hallway was seen not far from where they landed. With suspicion, they walked to the hallway. Lights illuminated their path as the half-team walked by.

Mask "Something's up. Be ready."

As they walked further down, more lights revealed a longer path. This chain of events seemed to spiral out of control.

Suddenly, the path of lights came to an end at a void of darkness. The group stopped and planned their next action.

Mercury "This is it. No matter what is in there, we must overcome it!"

They nodded in agreement. The team advanced into the darkness and waited for lights to turn on. Not a single flicker emerged. Instead, a voice came out.

"How lovely to see you again, Neo-Queen Serenity."

The room slowly grew bright, revealing a spacious area with a sole person standing in the dead center. Tuxedo Mask and Sailor Moon identified him.

Moon "Prince Diamond!"

Diamond "You remembered my name. I'm honored."

Tuxedo Mask took out his cane and extended it.

Mask "Where's Rini?"

Diamond "No need to worry about Small Lady. She's safe with the Wiseman."

Jupiter "How can anyone be safe with him!?"

Diamond "We'll all be safe under his protection: me, Small Lady, and the queen. A perfect family to rule Crystal Tokyo."

Tuxedo Mask's eyes burned with rage. He charged at Diamond, raising his cane in the air.

CLANK!!

The swords began to wrestle once again. Sapphire glared into Aoshi's emotionless pupils. It was hard to read if he was using any strength in his kodachi. Aoshi pushed Sapphire's katana down and punched him in the face.

Venus "Go Mr. Aoshi!"

Mars "Sailor Galaxy, is he really as good as the king said?"

Galaxy "Uh-huh. Aoshi's been an instructor since he was 15. Every time a student or a neighboring dojo challenges him, Aoshi always wins. Not only that, he's also a martial artist."

Mars "Wow. That's really good. Are you any good with a sword?"

Galaxy "Well, he taught me one or two tricks, but he said I shouldn't get involved in that stuff. He just lets me watch his matches and practices."

Venus "But that's okay, right? It means he's being protective of you."

Sailor Galaxy smiled.

Galaxy "Yup."

The scouts looked over and examined the battle status so far. Aoshi stood strongly and got away with a slash on his left arm. On the other side, Sapphire got punched in the face, a slash on each his right arm and left leg, and a knee jab in the stomach. They stood with distance between each other.

Aoshi "Just lay down your sword and we'll cease this meaningless fight."

Sapphire "No way! We're fighting to the death. I can't just step aside and let you ruin our plan."

Aoshi "Then you leave me with no choice. I'll have to defeat you at your own match."

Sapphire "'My match', huh? Okay, then. Let's have it my way."

Sapphire snapped his fingers. The next thing that was heard was the clank of a vial. Aoshi gasped as he realized what it was. As he did, he saw one of Sapphire's chemicals drop in front of him.

BOOM!!!

Galaxy "Aoshi!!"

The explosion made the room bright in a flash. Debris from the floor flew around. Little puffs of smoke hovered around the chemical's target. Sapphire smirked.

Sapphire "This goes to my advantage, but don't forget: we don't play fair."

Aoshi kneeled on the ground. A few more bruises from the explosion covered him. He stood up with slight pain.

Aoshi "I'll remember that."

They readied for battle again. This time, it was a fight to the death.

Sailor Galaxy grew worried over Aoshi's well being.

Galaxy (There's going to be more than just that. Aoshi needs to watch his back.)

Aoshi "Advantage or not, I'll still defeat you. Nothing will stop me protecting the ones close to me."

Sapphire "Let's put that to the test."

They stared for a while, waiting for the other one to throw the first blow.

Sapphire "Go."

He snapped his fingers and vials came down. Before they reached Aoshi, he charged at Sapphire with full force. Sapphire jumped back and avoided his charge. More vials came down on them while he was being chased. As Aoshi continued to charge and attack Sapphire, his opponent blocked and continued to jump back. They used every ounce of their strength to dance in the flashing chemicals.

Every passing moment could lead to his death. Sailor Galaxy wasn't ready for him to die. She can't lose Aoshi after meeting him again in what seemed to be an eternity. Her knees began to give out as she watched the fight.

Galaxy "I gotta help him!!"

She ran into the battlefield in an attempt to protect Aoshi.

Mars "Sailor Galaxy! It's not safe!"

Venus "Well, I guess we have no other option. Come on!"

They ran in after her and watched for any falling vials. A few were coming their way.

"VENUS LOVE CHAIN ENCIRCLE!!"

The metal chain swirled around and broke vials in a pattern. Glass pieces fell everywhere. Sailor Mars fired small fireballs and blasted far away chemicals that were close to Sailor Galaxy.

Sailor Galaxy protected Aoshi from falling vials with her shield. He continued to hack away at Sapphire, knowing that Sailor Galaxy had his back. But no one had hers. A vial fell right next to her and exploded, injuring her back and behind her leg. She fell to the ground in pain.

Mars & Venus "Sailor Galaxy!!"

The moment they paused, vials came crashing down on them. Bruises found their way on the scouts easily. They fell back and tried to sustain the pain.

Sapphire (Now's my chance!!)

Sapphire backed up and teleported away. Aoshi frantically searched around himself for an open spot where Aoshi could attack. He was surrounded by explosions; no weaknesses. Unless…they weren't with him physically.

The only part she was critically injured was on her leg. Sailor Galaxy tried her best to get up.

Galaxy "Gotta…help…Aoshi…"

Sapphire "All you do is weaken him."

Sailor Galaxy froze. His voice came from behind her. She turned her head and saw his killing eyes casting down upon her fragile body. Using her instincts, Sailor Galaxy sprawled to get up on her feet. The vials continued to fall and caused her to stumble. The injury on her leg throbbed every passing second.

He raised his sword in a sideways motion. Sapphire was going for the kill. He stared at Sailor Galaxy in her feeble state with pity. A shame to die in such a weak condition. But it must be done to fulfill his brother's dream.

Sailor Galaxy expected anger and evil to loom in his eyes. But as she looked closer, there was determination and courage instead. She hesitated for a moment.

Galaxy "How do you…really feel?"

They stopped for a second. But it took that second for Aoshi to throw his sword and stab Sapphire in the chest.

Galaxy "No!!"

He flew back and hit the ground. The kodachi stuck out from his chest as he yelped from the searing pain. The vials ceased falling and everything cleared up. Mars and Venus regained strength and stood up on their feet. Aoshi walked up to Sailor Galaxy and lifted her up to her feet.

Aoshi "I told you not to interfere."

Galaxy "And I told you I'd step in if you got hurt. So we're even now."

They looked down on the dying Sapphire. Sailor Galaxy felt that it was unfair to strike him when he was close to revealing something.

Galaxy "You have something bothering you, don't you? If it's a request, tell us."

Mars and Venus were a bit confused, but Aoshi realized how well she could sense when one is bothered. They all looked down at Sapphire.

Sapphire "Stop Wiseman…save Diamond…"

His head softly jerked to the side and stopped breathing. Sapphire of the Black Moon Clan ceased to exist in Crystal Tokyo.

The four that lived stared blankly into space.

Venus "The Wiseman…is he the real bad guy?"

Galaxy "I could tell…in his eyes…he really cared for his brother. The one that he truly hated is the so-called 'Wiseman'. He did all this…for Diamond: the person he cared for and respected the most. We should fulfill his mission for him."

Aoshi looked towards the end of the room and found a hallway.

Aoshi "We have to keep moving."

Sailor Galaxy looked up and vowed to stop the Wiseman at all costs. For the sake of everyone and the planet. She looked towards him with the same determination she saw in Sapphire's eyes.

Galaxy "Let's go."

Diamond was kicked to the wall with blood dripping down his face. Tuxedo Mask fell exhausted on his knees from beating Diamond to a bloody pulp. Both of them gave each other cuts and bruises all over. They looked as if they were about to collapse. Sailor Moon, Jupiter, and Mercury watched from afar.

Jupiter "Diamond's lacking something that makes him a true fighter. He's not meant to hold a sword."

Mercury "No, he isn't, but he's doing this for his pride. Diamond wants to have a reputation for the Black Moon Clan."

Moon "This is too much. He has to stop. I only hope Tuxedo Mask can help him."

Diamond stood up and stared through the mask. The future king seemed so noble, so brave and strong. But his heart was set on making Sailor Moon his. Diamond strived for the goal of having Neo-Queen Serenity at his side.

He struck at Tuxedo Mask with a sword and locked into battle with him. Tuxedo Mask guarded each blow with his cane. But Diamond seemed to be growing stronger and stronger with every blow.

Diamond "What do you have that I don't!? What is it that makes her so attracted to you!?"

He gave an all-powerful strike to Tuxedo Mask's arm and wounded it badly. Blood dripped as he fell to the ground, kneeling and enduring the pain.

Moon "No!!"

Sailor Moon cried out in terror. Darien couldn't lose. Not after proving that their love is strong. She ran out into the battle.

Jupiter "Sailor Moon!"

Mercury "Don't!!"

Tuxedo Mask turned and his eyes filled with terror.

Mask "Serena, no!!"

Sailor Moon came to his side and looked at Prince Diamond straight in the eye.

Moon "Please, don't kill him. Darien means everything to me. I want him to be with me always! He's always there for me when no one else is! Darien is the one I can count on. I can't let you take him away!"

Prince Diamond stared down at them. No matter how hard he tried, Neo-Queen Serenity could never love him. He saw that there was a place in her heart he couldn't reach. Sailor Moon's eyes were filled with love. But that love wasn't for him; it was for someone else: Prince Darien of Earth. There was something about their unity he didn't understand. And he realized that he never will.

The sword fell with a clang from his hand. Prince Diamond staggered back with his remaining strength. He looked down with disappointment with his new discovery. The scouts and Tuxedo Mask looked towards him and awaited his next plan of action.

Diamond "I give up."

They stared at him with shock. It seemed that Sailor Moon's words reached out to him. Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask stood up and looked at Diamond.

Diamond "I'll take you to Small Lady."

"That won't be necessary. I'll bring her to you."

Wiseman appeared with what seemed to be a new member of the Black Moon Clan. A tall woman who looked to be around 18 wore a long velvet black dress. Her red eyes gleamed in the dark room as if she had nighttime vision. Two long tails of pink hair trailed down her body; they were attached to a meatball hairstyle.

Wiseman "Your incompetence is taxing, Diamond. Soon, you'll be a failure, just like your brother."

Diamond "I understand my failing tasks. I'll take responsibility."

Wiseman "Oh, yes, you'll pay…with your own life!!"

The Wiseman blasted energy from his crystal and attacked Diamond. The team stared with shock as Prince Diamond was murdered by his own allies. As the prince was hit with deadly force, Aoshi and the other scouts appeared at the doorway.

Galaxy "Diamond…"

She failed to accomplish Sapphire's request. She gave swelled eyes when she realized her failure.

Mars "What's going on? Who's that woman with the Wiseman?"

Venus "She looks familiar."

Aoshi "It can't be…!!"

Diamond screamed until he was blasted away from existence. Only a sizzling scorch mark was left in the place he stood. The reunited team stared in horror of the death.

Moon "You…Where's Rini!? Where did you take her!?"

Wiseman "She's around. Small Lady is a smart girl who should be nurtured and cared for, right, Wicked Lady?"

The woman chuckled.

Wicked "That's right. You all treated her very badly. And now, it's payback time!"

Mask "Where is she!?"

Aoshi "Rini's right there."

Everyone faced him. They had expressions of doubt and shock.

Aoshi "Small Lady is that woman standing right before you."

Everyone turned to Wicked Lady as she chuckled again. Her long pink hair was similar to Serena's. She had the same red eyes.

Wicked "That's right. Wicked Lady has been born out of Rini's heart because of your selfishness. And you'll all suffer for everything you did!!"