Thanks to reviewers:
ascella star
loveinthebattlefield
CherrySerenity-sama
CaseClosed621 (I do have plans for the twins, but not until later in the next fanfic, so sadly no appearances by them, and no more from Rini until a few chapters into the next one)
TsukiyoTenshi
And xSapphirexRosesxFanx
Thanks for the wishes on exams!
(bc no one really reads author's notes…) I could not write this chapter very well, I don't know why I struggled with it so much (maybe I just don't want this fanfic to end? :( ) My inspiration for the battle was actually the end of the "Promise of the Rose" movie, and it's really not following the actual storyline very well (of anything really…). And the ending was always destined to be this way, so don't hate me. Anyway, depending on time I just might post at least one chapter of the sequel in a few weeks. I want to get ahead on it before posting, so stay tuned! I'm having way to much fun warpingthis series…
"I wondered when you'd show up," a deep voice said from behind her.
Sailor Moon turned. "Endymion…"
A woman chuckled, and the room suddenly lit up. "Welcome, Sailor Moon…or should I say, Princess Serenity?"
Kunzite knelt beside the queen, intently watching Endymion, whose expressionless stare remained focused on Sailor Moon.
"Endymion," Beryl called.
"Yes, my queen," Endymion replied, his gaze not leaving his lover.
"Kill her."
Kunzite smiled evilly as Endymion drew his sword. Sailor Moon's eyes widened and she subconsciously took a step back.
Sailor Moon conjured her crescent moon wand, using it as a defense against Endymion's sword. His gaze never moved from her eyes as she prayed the man she loved would not be the one to kill her. She spared a glance to Kunzite, now standing next to an impatient Beryl. Losing her footing Sailor Moon fell back. As she landed Beryl heard a call.
"If he can't finish her, do it yourself," she commanded Kunzite.
Kunzite drew his blade, preparing to assist the prince in the kill as Beryl vanished. Endymion knocked the moon wand a few feet away from her and loomed over her.
"Help Kunzite," Endymion said.
"Darien?" Sailor Moon whispered.
"I thought you said this was where it was," Jupiter said to Mercury.
"It should be here," Zoicite said. "Beryl must have realized we were coming and prevented us from teleporting right into her lair."
Mercury was too busy scanning the area to reply. She suddenly stopped and pointed ahead across the barren wasteland.
"I'm picking up some abnormal energy readings," she said.
"Then let's go!" Venus said. "We have to help Serena!"
"You're not helping anyone!"
The girls and generals turned.
"Beryl," Nephrite growled.
The generals summoned their swords as Beryl stepped into their line of sight.
"Where's Serena?" Uranus demanded. "What have you done with her?"
"The dark prince is taking care of her," Beryl said, smiling wickedly.
"She turned Endymion," Zoicite said softly.
"Turning him was much simpler than any of you."
"He loves Serena," Venus insisted. "He won't hurt her!"
"Which is why Kunzite is with him."
Venus' eyes widened.
"Focus, Venus!" Pluto commanded.
The scout of love nodded. "Venus love me chain!"
Beryl dodged the attack, releasing her own burst of energy to the scouts.
"Stick together!" Venus commanded. "We won't be able to defeat her alone!"
"If we all attack at once, it might be powerful enough," Zoicite suggested.
"Planning to kill me?" Beryl asked. "Surely you have some bit of loyalty left for your queen?"
"None," Jadeite growled.
"Let's get this over with," Nephrite said.
Beryl's eyes narrowed as the scouts remained together, with the generals near their lovers. She took a hesitant step back as each scout called out her own attack.
"Thunder crash!"
"Deep submerge!"
"Bubble spray!"
"Crescent beam!"
"Silence wall!"
"Fire soul!"
"Deadly scream!"
"World shaking!"
The attacks met as one and the darkness in the distance released a burst of dark energy as the evil queen was hit.
"Trust me." Endymion kicked the moon wand back to Sailor Moon.
She nodded and quickly jumped to her feet.
"Endymion, are you going to kill her or not?" Kunzite demanded.
"Are you going to betray Venus again?" Sailor Moon asked him.
Realizing he'd been tricked Kunzite tightened a grip on his sword. "You're a fool, Endymion."
"Andrew, I know you're in there," Endymion said. "Don't do this. Serena is like a sister to you, you've said so yourself! Are you going to let that witch brainwash you into killing her?"
Kunzite faltered slightly. Sailor Moon seized the chance.
"Moon crystal healing!"
Kunzite fell as the light hit him. Sailor Moon relaxed slightly before she and Endymion ran to the fallen general.
"Kunzite!" Endymion called.
Kunzite stirred slightly. "Darien?"
The prince sighed in relief. "Where did Beryl go?"
Kunzite looked slightly confused. "She…the scouts."
"The scouts?" Sailor Moon asked.
"Serena? You're Sailor Moon?"
"I've got to find the scouts, Beryl will kill them!" Sailor Moon jumped to her feet.
Before she could get anywhere the scouts entered.
"Serena!" Venus shouted, running to embrace her cousin.
"Beryl's dead," Mars informed the three.
"Are you sure?" Endymion asked.
The girls nodded.
"It's over," Uranus said.
"Not quite," Mercury argued. "I'm picking up an increase in dark energy."
"Metalia," Kunzite realized. "She's feeding off Beryl now. She'll become stronger. We have to stop her, now."
"We're not strong enough," Pluto said. "Serenity, we need the silver crystal. You're the only hope we have. You have to find it!"
"I…I can't! I don't know where it is!" Sailor Moon replied. "There has to be another way."
"Metalia's growing fast," Zoicite said, glancing at Mercury's computer. "Princess, you have to have some idea."
"The silver crystal was not destroyed," Saturn said. "We wouldn't be here if it was gone. Trust yourself, Princess. The crystal will only be summoned by Moon royalty."
"I'm not royalty in this life!" Sailor Moon argued. "I'm a sailor scout!"
"You'll always be a princess," Endymion told her.
Sailor Moon turned to him. He stepped forward and grabbed her hand.
"Serena, you're the only one who can save Earth. You're our only hope. My only hope. The entire universe depends on you. I know you can do this. Trust yourself to find the crystal."
"Not to rush you two, but we have a problem," Kunzite said.
All eyes turned to the growing darkness quickly moving toward them. All at once lightning began grabbing at them. Endymion grabbed Sailor Moon, holding her closely to shield her from the attack. He suddenly screamed in pain, shoving Serenity towards Venus as he fell.
"Endymion!" the generals and Sailor Moon shouted.
Sailor Moon was the first to reach him. Metalia's darkness was spreading over them now, trapping them inside.
"Endymion," she said. "No! You're not supposed to die this time!"
She pressed her hands to the wound going through his abdomen. Tears fell as blood stained her gloves. As Endymion's breathing became faint, Sailor Moon glanced behind her.
"Mercury, there has to be something!" she cried out.
The scouts helplessly stood over their sobbing princess.
"Endymion!"
"Princess, we have to destroy Metalia, before the darkness completely over takes the planet!"
"Pluto," Venus whispered, nodding toward her cousin.
Pluto's eyes widened as they realized the glowing light coming from their princess. They were nearly blinded as the glowing crystal appeared over Serenity's heart. The Sailor Moon disguise melted into the white gown of Princess Serenity. The blood on Endymion's armor slowly disappeared as his wounds were healed.
"It's the silver crystal," Mercury realized.
Endymion slowly awakened, reaching up to wipe tears from Serenity's eyes. The crystal fell into her hands as she clung to him.
"We need to stop Metalia," Endymion suddenly said.
Serenity nodded as he lifted her to her feet. She clutched the silver crystal to her chest as the pair turned to face Metalia. With Endymion's hand on her shoulder, she held out the crystal.
"Moon crystal power!"
A beam of light was emitted from the crystal, disappearing into the darkness. Loud booms and screams were heard as the crystal's power fought against the growing being that was Metalia. Serenity whimpered slightly, feeling her strength waver. Endymion's hold on her tightened as he passed his own energy into her. Serenity smiled back at him before focusing once more.
"It's too strong for her," Mars said.
"We have to help her," Venus realized.
Standing behind their princess the inner scouts joined hands.
"Mercury Power!"
"Venus Power!"
"Mars Power!"
"Jupiter Power!"
"We should join them," Saturn said. "Or we'll all be destroyed."
Pluto nodded in agreement, grabbing her young cousin's hand, and Jupiter's. The inner scouts looked to the outer scouts. Instead of grasping the hand of Sailor Neptune, Uranus wound her arm around Neptune's waist, quickly kissing her cheek before returning her gaze to the silver crystal. Surprised by the sudden show of affection, Neptune smiled at her friend.
"Pluto Power!"
"Saturn Power!"
"Neptune Power!"
"Uranus Power!"
Exchanging glances, the generals each moved to stand behind their past lovers, with a similar stance as their prince. Kunzite squeezed Venus' shoulder in reassurance.
"They can defeat her," he said.
She nodded in agreement.
Endymion looked worriedly at his princess, yet could feel the powers of not only the scouts but his generals as well. Serenity took a shaky breath and closed her eyes.
"Moon crystal power!" she repeated.
There was a great flash as Metalia was destroyed. Darien instantly reached out to grab his princess as she fell. Sensing something was wrong, the scouts were immediately by his side.
"She's not breathing," Mercury realized.
"She used too much of her strength," Venus cried.
"She can't die," Uranus said. "The crystal should have protected her!"
"If she used enough of her strength the crystal itself will kill her," Pluto said. "That is why Queen Serenity was killed."
Darien's hold on Serena tightened. "Come on, Serena, please wake up."
Mercury pulled back shaking her head.
"Is this the cost of stopping Metalia? Losing the princess?" Mars asked.
Jadeite placed his hand on her shoulder, but she quickly shook it off.
"We should get out of here," Pluto said. "It won't last much longer with Metalia gone."
Darien was the only one who didn't move. Instead he slowly leaned down, placing a soft kiss on Serena's lips. Venus gasped as the princess drew in a shallow breath.
"Darien," Serena quietly whispered.
Her eyes slowly fluttered open before closing once more. One last breath was taken before Serena's body became a golden dust that quickly disappeared. The silver crystal softly fell to the ground in front of Darien as he desperately tried to hold on to the only one he loved.
TO BE CONTINUED…
…I'm afraid to say this, but this is in fact the end… REVIEWS will help me remember to write the sequel to this more quickly… so please REVIEW?
I don't know whether I'm excited or sad that this fanfic is over. I have to admit, it's my favorite one that I've written so far.