A Secret Soul by Anaika Knight

DISCLAIMER: Sailor Moon and other characters belong to Naoko Takeuchi, Cartoon Network, etc. The ideas (i.e. the slayer, watcher... etc.) of BTVS belong to it's creator Joss Whedon, the WB, etc. None of these characters belong to me.

Author's Notes: Hi. This is my first fanfic so please bear with me. This is an AU and I portrayed Serena/Sailormoon quite differently than how she originally is. So don't be surprised if you don't see her klutzing out every now and then. Please send some feedback! and Enjoy reading.

BTW, Sorry, this may be unnecessary but, please be kind, if you feel the need to use any parts of my plot, please tell me first. I'd really appreciate it. Thanks. :) Rating: PG-13

"Begin at the Beginning and when you get to the end stop" -Alice in Wonderland.

CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE

…"For our Queen!" Malachite's battle cry echoed loudly through the sky as the other Generals sprang to action, the Scouts reactively closing in on the Generals. A loud rumble of thunder filled the air as the two sides clashed in what would be their final battle.

"AHHH!!" Voices filled the air as the Generals fought and defended themselves from the Scouts and the Princes. It was a loosing battle for them as they were doubled-up or even tripled at a time. Their strength was waning but they continued on as night was slowly fading. It was almost dawn and soon it all would be over one way or another.

"Fight!" Malachite yelled to his men as he parried and lunged towards Ethan, making him move back as he held off Darien with an energy ball. Malachite and Ethan continued their swordplay as metal clashed against metal. Soon Darien joined Ethan's side once more as they both fought together. Each time his sword hit one of the princes' swords, Malachite felt his arm shudder from the weight. It took much of his concentration to keep the sword within his failing grasp. Exhaustion was consuming him mercilessly and his actions were no longer accurate or methodical. Malachite felt himself waver but as he was about to finally drop his sword a piercing cries broke through and stilled the battle. Malachite as well as the two princes turned to see Jedite launch fireballs at three of the scouts: Venus, Neptune, and Star Maker before they each fell to the floor. The other scouts reacted and tried to move to their fallen scouts but the Generals continued to fight as if a renewed determination filled them from watching some of their opponents fall.

Malachite used this distraction to his advantage as he immediately thrust his sword into the closest person: Darien. "Ahhh!" Darien cried in surprise and pain from his side before he turned around to see Malachite standing behind him with a blood covering his sword and a smile on his face. "When will you ever learn, I don't fight fair" Malachite sneered as he moved to lunge once more. Immediately, Ethan came to Darien's side and blocked the attack. "You will die for that Malachite" Ethan growled as he shoved the general away before springing forward with an attack of his own.

Soon Malachite and Ethan were fighting as if in a trance. Each one blocking or attacking while fighting to stay alive and kill the other. "Even if I die, you will never stop Beryl. Your moonbrat, will be dead cold before the night is over prince" Malachite said coldly before Ethan rained another bout of attacks on him. "Never." Ethan cried out passionately as a light consumed him. Soon a strong power radiated from his body as he concentrated the energy around himself before releasing it in a wave of power like an atomic bomb, its affect flew across the sky killing Malachite where he stood and the other two generals in its wave. The scouts safe from Ethan's attack stood their stunned by the power coming from Beryl's son. He stood still, breathing hard, the power slowly left him.

Pluto was the first to move as she went to Ethan. "Magus… are you okay?" Pluto asked as she placed a tentative hand upon his shoulder. Ethan slowly tuned his head to stare at her as the light in his eyes faded. "Yes" He responded before turning to face the other scouts who were now helping the wounded. Venus, Neptune, and Star Maker were each being tended and beginning to regain consciousness while Darien lay on the ground amidst the other scouts who watched while Mercury tended his wound.

"The wound is deep and he's already lost a lot of blood. He's dying. We need Sailor Moon!" Mercury cried as she watched the wound continue to bleed through the cloth she pressed against his side. Mars ran to Ethan. "Can you heal him? Please do something." Mars pleaded as tears sprang forth from her eyes. Ethan nodded and tried, but he was only able to stop the bleeding. "I can't do anymore. I've used up too much of my energy." Ethan turned to Darien. "Hang in there. Serena will come and you'll be fine" Ethan comforted as he sent a pray in hopes that Serena would come back. Without knowing where Serena was they couldn't go to her especially with the wounded. So the only thing left for them to do was wait.

"You'll die Beryl. Dawn's approaching" Serena said with a laugh as she watched Beryl block another energy ball. Beryl was weakening and soon she would die. Keeping one eye on Beryl, Serena glanced at her brother. He stood, sword in hand, as he glared at Beryl. She could see the strain on his face and knew he must be getting tired. They were fighting Beryl for the past half hour. Their powers evenly matched. However, time was on their side. They just had to hold on for a little longer, Serena thought as she watched Beryl scream in a rage.

"Negaverse!! Give me your strength" Beryl cried in a desperate plea before a dark flame engulfed her and her dark laughter began to fill the air. Serena and Nicholas tightened their grips on their swords as they waited for what they knew would come. It seemed like Beryl was going to be getting a second wind. Suddenly, before Serena could react a large blast of energy came at her.

"NO!" Serena heard Nicholas cry before she saw his body in front of her taking the entire blast on him. "Nicholas" Serena choked out. 'Not again' Serena cried to herself as flashes of the dance appeared at the same time. "Sere… I believe in you." Nicholas said before he began to fall. His own memories filling his mind and like before the only thoughts in his mind were of Sere and how he loved her enough to save her. Serena moved quickly and caught him in her arms before they both landed on the ground while Beryl's incessant laughter continuing above them.

"Your turn, moon brat. Die!" Beryl cried as she created an energy ball in her hands. "It's over." Serena cried out as she jumped to her feet called forth all the power of the Silver crystal. Serena held her sword in hands as her power consumed it. "For my friends, Nicholas, my love. Take away the evil and heal all the pain. In the name of the moon, Silver Imperium Power!" Serena cried, tears falling from her face, as all the power within her and the crystal flew forth from her. Her sword flying directly into Beryl's heart before she could even defend herself as the sun began to rise in the horizon. Soon Beryl's cries disappeared along with her as Serena's power engulfed everything with her light. Serena stood still holding the crystal in front of her now as she watched the sun come out helping her chase away the darkness. She continued to release her power as its wave flowed over Nicholas, over the destructed city, the Scouts, Darien, Ethan, and it continued until everything was as she wished. Healed.

TBC… the final chapter is coming up… any suggestions on who Serena should end up with? Let me know… and please review. I'd love to hear what everyone thinks of the story.