Author's Notes: Please remember that as the stories are added here, the originals are being taken down. Once all chapters for Black Moon Enemies have been put in these versions, that story will be removed as a standalone.

Reader's Notes: This is the point when I really started to try and bring in their friends and make them part of the story. There are a few edits, and a lot happens in the chapter. Pay close attention to what is happening to Usagi physically. It does play into the story.

Musical Selections:
Ruelle - Find You
Stan Walker - Find You
Within Temptation - Somewhere; Stand My Ground

The Legacy of Dark Endymion
Part Two: Black Moon Enemies

M Rated Version

Chapter Eight
Captivity

January 13

***Motoki***

Usagi settled deeper into the seat and looked up at Motoki as he approached. She was like a little sister to him and he was feeling extremely protective of her now that she was pregnant.

"Still getting sick?" Motoki asked, a little concerned.

Usagi sipped at the shake and smiled at him as she nodded. "I'm fifteen weeks now though, so it is a bit strange to get morning sickness," she spoke to him and Mamoru, who was standing behind her, as if she couldn't figure out how to sit on a stool by herself. And Reika thinks I'm overprotective, Motoki thought. "And it's not like it's really in the morning. It isn't even every day." She huffed out a sigh. "The other symptoms though... they kill me."

"Hiccoughs," Mamoru laughed.

Motoki considered the little blonde in front of him. She was visibly pregnant now, with the twins. And when he looked over to the table where her cousin Haruki was sitting, there was a pair of twins. She was hospitalized at the same time Sailor Moon went missing. Mamoru had been gone then too, and so had Tuxedo Kamen. He had been missing for longer though. Sailor Moon was pregnant too, and they said she was young. Usagi was sixteen... And why hadn't he put together the hair and the eyes? No one else he knew wore hair in that style, except of course the pink haired twin. Cousins? No. They weren't Mamoru's cousins. Chibi-Usa and Chibi-Mamo.

He wondered why hadn't seen it sooner.

He had so many clues to work with. The way they always paid a tab in advance... the number of times one of them, or their friends, had misplaced something as they ran out in a hurry. Their four new male friends when he remembered four dark generals had been healed. The red-haired male guardian showing up just when Usagi's cousin did. The young girl Hotaru, and a young Senshi. Another three young women, and three other Sailor Senshi. Their strange appearances from inside the arcade at night, when there should have been no way in or out...

The arcade was, unfortunately, a hotspot for activity. He remembered clearly the night they had been found, and what he had seen. Mamoru beat to a bloody pulp, Usagi with blood all down her thighs, her hair a mess, and a huge bruise across one side of her face. He shuddered. He could never forget. He couldn't remember much for a week leading up to that night, just what he had seen then. It gave him nightmares. Reika said he'd gotten overprotective, but she hadn't been there. Hadn't seen the devastation in that girl.

Motoki ran one of the Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Kamen fan sites. He'd been saved by one, the other, or both several times now. He had a running tally of every battle, every video ever posted, every mention of them. He looked at both of his friends again. Mamoru... put a white domino mask on his face, with those eyes and that hair. Now he was sure of it. It was just too much to be coincidence.

"I was wondering if the two of you could come back to the break-room with me for a few minutes." Motoki said quietly. They nodded and followed him out back. He hoped it wouldn't bother them too much to be there. The whole room had been repainted and the floor had been carpeted after what had happened. He'd even asked his father to buy new furniture, not willing to see or touch any of it, though he didn't understand why.

"First, I just want to say I understand why you keep it from us. You know, me and Reika and Naru and Umino. I'm not mad. I actually appreciate it. But now that I know, it's not like I can erase it from my mind." He took a deep breath. "I know you two are Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Kamen."

They didn't even look shocked that he'd figured it out. "I thought so." Mamoru said quietly. Usagi just nodded.

"Can I ask one thing?" He watched Usagi gulp like she was steeling herself for something awful.

"Um... I was wondering if one night, after everyone leaves, you all might um... maybe... sign the Sailor V machine!" The end of the sentence came out in a rush, and he was relieved to have gotten it out.

Usagi's giggles filled the back room. "Sure!"

***Prince Dimande***

Prince Dimande sat comfortably in the thick red armchair Saphir had found for him, watching the people in the city below. Hidden from sight, their ship was hovering just above the Azabu Juuban shopping district. He could see little people scurrying about their pathetic lives.

"Have you seen her?" he asked Rubeus quietly. He pictured Neo Queen Serenity in his mind, and then pulled out one of the photographs that had been given to him. Her younger self was just as beautiful. Those eyes. He could never forget those eyes. She had to be his.

"Once, and only from a distance." Rubeus voice was lower than normal, and it was obvious he was unsure of his standing. Two failures in as many days, and no clear plan to liberate Dimande's prize. The Prince was not happy, and it was obvious to everyone in the room.

Saphir bowed and moved a step forward. "Our new allies have said that if we intend to take her now, they may have a way to help."

"I need her Saphir. Find me a way, whether we must work with this Dead Moon Circus or not, I need her. I will not accept failure. Those brats may have already warned them." Dimande pulled out the three other photographs, touching her face gently with one finger. She was pregnant now, and the fools of the world were very excited about it.

Rubeus stepped forward, slowly and carefully, and knelt. "Prince," he began, "in this time she has just married, and would have moved very recently. If we can find her when she is alone and unprotected..." He trailed off as Dimande glared at him.

"Don't you think I know that? If only we knew where she and that ignorant king lived now, I would have already snatched her. She's MINE!" His breathing was ragged. He thought of Wiseman, who had given him the idea to make her his own, to take her now, before the little brats were born so he could change history. He would turn them to evil, and as soon as they were born he would plant his own babe in her belly. The next ruler of the Black Moon Clan, and all of planet Earth. Oh yes. He needed her.

January 14

***Rei***

Strange things were happening at the temple. Grandfather and Yuichiro had started a training group of some sort, and a strange woman, who had started out as a student, had somehow taken over. She said her name was Rhonda, but Rei had felt a strange vibe around her. She pressed a button on her communicator, calling Jadeite.

High school hadn't ended for the day when she called, but he showed up within two minutes, appearing next to her, and immediately said he could sense the strangeness too. Rei called Usagi and told her to stay with the children, but to send a broadcast to the others. This was not a fight for a pregnant woman.

She looked back into the training grounds, where her grandfather and Yuichiro were now being attacked by all the women in the class. Her grandfather was putting up a good fight, but Yuichiro went down fast. She sighed.

"Come on," she muttered, and she hid behind another building to transform. Jadeite became West Knight and she became Sailor Mars. By the time they had arrived back at the training center, Mercury, South Knight, and North Knight were all there. She wished she and the other girls and Tuxedo Kamen could transport as easily as the Shitennou.

The five of them entered the building just as Grandfather was knocked unconscious. She sent her Burning Mandala attack, and West Knight increased it with his power, spiraling it into a smaller space so that there was less area damaged, but more damage occurred. The droid was knocked back.

North stepped in front of her to absorb the retaliatory strike. She wished she could absorb attacks like that, but decided she liked her own powers. South and Mercury sent Ice Shards, and Mars sent another Burning Mandala.

West Knight stepped forward and turned his illusions loose, trying to force the droid into an open area. The thing, which seemed to be female, let out a terrified scream as his illusion fed on her fears. While she was distracted Sailor Jupiter and Nephrite, who had arrived but had not been noticed, sent out a combined lighting strike, and the thing shifted to droid form before becoming a pile of dust on the floor.

Sailor Mars ran to Grandfather, to check on him. He was not well. She looked up to ask for help and Tuxedo Kamen was already kneeling next to the elderly man on the floor. He placed one hand over his heart, and golden sparks appeared as he healed the older man.

"Thank you," Rei said, having released her henshin to become herself again. He nodded and turned to Nephrite asking him to move the man to his bed, but Jadeite stepped forward instead.

"Please, allow me," he said. And stooped to pick him up.

Rei followed him out, not noticing the others disperse. Her only concern was for her grandfather. She was grateful to Jadeite for helping him, and for staying with her when she needed support. He was becoming a friend to her, and maybe something more, but she wasn't yet ready to tell him that.

Jadeite gently lay her grandfather down on his futon and Rei bustled around preparing tea and adding a touch of sake to his cup.

***Zoicite & Ami***

South Knight took hold of Sailor Mercury and with a quick spin they found themselves in the hallway outside her apartment. She released her henshin and thanked him. He smiled. She smiled back, and turned to the door, about to open it.

"Ami?" he asked, and his voice was quiet. "I just wanted to say, I liked spending time with you today."

"Me too," Ami returned, giving him another smile. Ami looked back at Zoicite as she entered the apartment. He had one hand raised as if to stop her.

She was ready, more than ready, to reseal their Soul-Bond. She knew what she needed to know. They had been together most of the day, in the apartment that was being converted into a medical area in Mamoru's building. They had spent most of that time next to each other under counters or equipment to set up the electronics. Every time their arms had brushed she'd felt a tingle go through her system.

She turned and waved her hand ushering him inside. She didn't say a word as she closed the door and pushed him back against it. They would be alone all night if she had her way. She threaded her arms around his neck and pressed her lips to his, giving him her first kiss. He slid his tongue against her lips and she opened to let him take her mouth, battling with his tongue.

When he pulled away she whispered, "I'm ready."

His arms went around her, holding tight. "Are you sure?" She nodded and he lifted her and carried her to her room, tossing her on the bed and tearing at her clothes. She tore at his as well. It had always been wild between them. He heard a rip as she tore his shirt off his shoulders, then he bent and rent her underwear in half, exposing her to his gaze as she put her hands behind her back to unclasp her bra.

"Take me," she ordered. "I'm on the pill," she added, knowing he wanted to take her bare.

Zoicite forced her legs apart, and bent his mouth to her, licking roughly along the length of her swollen slit. She was most definitely ready. "Ami," he muttered, and clamped his mouth over her little bud. Just because she was ready didn't mean he couldn't torture her a bit first. He suckled her and bit, licked and nipped, then he pulled his mouth away as she bucked wildly under him, and withheld pleasure from her until she was begging.

"Please Zo, please!" she thrashed her head back and forth as he blew on her sensitized nub. "PLEASE!"

He bent his head and bit her hard and pressed one finger into her drenched slit in the same moment. Her screams in orgasm nearly deafened him and he grinned around the clit in his teeth. He licked the trapped flesh and her hips jerked, scraping his teeth over her as she pulled out of his mouth. She was pulsing around his finger, and he moved and took her in one hard thrust. She liked it a bit rough, so instead of being upset at the pain she moaned in delight. A bright light began to build around them, and music swelled.

No one ever would have believed this was shy little Ami. She was drenched in sweat now, and as he pulled nearly out she whined at him, and her hands scrabbled at his chest, trying to hold him inside. He held still, wanting to hear her beg again. When she started to buck her hips he held them down without a word. She moaned. A warm wind seemed to fly over their skin.

"Please..." And he pummeled her hot little sheath, taking her in long, hard strokes, then moved faster and faster, holding her immobile so she knew he was in control. She loved it, and he loved her screams of ecstasy. He bent and bit her neck, taking great delight in the instant orgasm it gave her. He released her, building her up again, before biting the other side. When she came again he pulled out of her, and stood.

He picked her up, wrapping his elbows under her knees, and shoved her back down onto him, using his arms and his hips he set a fast, bruising pace. Her head fell back and she gave a silent scream, convulsing around his hard member until he released himself into her. A crescendo of music played in their heads as their souls were repaired. Half of his entered her, half of hers entered him, and the torn and jagged pieces sank into each other, healing as they united.

"I possess and am possessed. Forever mated and unified with you. I will protect and cherish, hold and succor until my dying breath." Ami felt the words pulled from her and heard Zoicite speaking them at the same time. They collapsed together on the bed, and she wrapped her arms and legs around him to pull him tightly against her. "I love you Zo!"

He kissed her damp forehead, "I love you Ami." And the two drifted for a long time.

***Prince Dimande***

Dimande looked at Koan. "You're sure?"

The first of the sisters nodded frantically. "I never took my eyes off the battle. She did not appear and neither did the two little ones. By the end I saw all the Inner Senshi and the Shitennou, as well as Kamen, but no Sailor Moon. This I swear, my Prince."

He nodded and she scurried away. "How many of these... others... have already appeared?" he asked Saphir.

"The four Outer Senshi, and one more, the protector of the sun."

He pulled out his photographs, looking at the smiling face of the young girl. Taking her now would ensure victory for them. There were other perks of course. He wanted her, and no one could resist him. His 'Eye' could convince anyone to do as he said. He fingered the dark crystal at his ear.

"Have we heard anything more from our allies?"

"No Prince Dimande. I sense they are not quite ready to trust us."

"Where have they hidden themselves?" he asked, though it was rhetorical. He knew they wouldn't be arriving yet. Soon, but not now. No, this time was for him, and he was seeing to matters personally. Still, he had back-up ready if he needed it.

January 15

***Usagi***

Usagi stared hard at the television. It was almost six, and Mamoru and the kids were still sleeping. When she'd woken the last time, for another trip to the bathroom, it just hadn't seemed worth it to go back to sleep. Instead she'd gone to the kitchen to begin preparing everyone's breakfast and had turned on the news. Even a few months before she probably would have listened to music instead, but now she wanted to watch for anything suspicious.

She'd heard the announcement of the special guests and wanted to take a good look, though she was nervous about what new thing they would discuss. They seemed to know so much about Sailor Moon, so soon after it happened. She almost felt like she was on display. It was an uncomfortable feeling. But she hoped they were going to be sending her message.

"Here they are. Let's welcome the hosts of the Sailor Senshi Hour." She watched as a tall man, a slender younger woman, and a middle-aged woman appeared on one half of the screen. They waved and took their seats around the table.

The man, Aoto, was slim though he had small love handles she noticed before he sat, which he had pointed out once during an episode. He had black hair, and an earring in one ear. Not common in Japan, the little silver hoop was the first thing she really noticed. Yuna was the middle aged woman, who was voluptuous and had gorgeous blue eyes. Miyu was younger, perhaps in her early twenties, and had long silky-looking black hair. Her eyes were a deep chocolate brown.

"So we hear you have a special message for us today." The regular news anchor said, and then the screen changed so she could only see the hosts of the show.

Aoto: Good Morning. Yes, we do have a special message this morning.

Yuna: This message is directly from Sailor Moon.

She says: First, I would like to thank you all for your support of the fundraiser. It was a success, and we hope that we can do something similar again. People have suffered, and even though we save as many as we can, it is really difficult for us when we can't assist in other ways. Second, I would like to let you know about this new threat. We have only seen three of the creatures so far, but they seem to have the ability to sway people's thinking, so if anything seems out of the ordinary to you, please avoid it. We are calling the new creatures Droids for now, because just before they disappear they look a bit like a plastic person. We want people to keep their eyes open and report anything they find strange. We have set up a dedicated line for sightings of anything that seems suspicious.

Miyu: I'm adding the number to the bottom of the screen now.

Yuna: She went on to say:

I would also like to inform you that as of Tuesday at about four in the morning, the Youma that was trapped in the sewer was dispatched. Finally, I wanted to tell you that while we are investigating this new threat it is not safe to approach us. If we are ambushed or attacked while we are out, you could be injured. Please remember to stay far back during a fight, even if you want to get photos or videos. Your safety is more important.

Aoto: She also did leave one other piece of information. Look at this photo. She says it's a special photo taken from Mercury's computer, and it shows a very clear image of two babies.

Miyu: I can't believe how clear that is. More clear than an ultrasound picture. Definitely pregnant with twins, so the speculation ends.

Yuna: Just remember everyone, you really need to pay attention when the Senshi say something. I've only actually met three of them, but each time it was a moment where something they said or did saved my life.

Aoto: Have a great day everyone.

Miyu: And be safe out there.

Usagi grinned. They'd listened, and hopefully having them listen would make others pay attention. She and all of the others had donated financially to the fundraiser of course, though only Mamoru had really had enough to donate a large amount.

She had a stack of forms that Officer Sato had given her the night before. She and the others had to look through them all to verify the damage to property was Youma related. Thankfully the Mercury computer recorded every battle Ami was part of, and she and Mamoru had written out all the ones they'd face alone. The Shitennou had added another eleven they'd never known about, which had been sad, but there was no loss of life from those, and they were before she'd become Sailor Moon.

She smiled and added a note to the pile she'd set aside for Minako. Sailor V could handle those. She turned the stove on and poured the pancake batter into the pan. She'd mixed and prepared it during the report. The news was still running in the background, though she was busy with her cooking and wasn't really paying attention anymore.

Usagi felt more than heard Mamoru waking up and pressed the button on the coffee-maker. She was getting better at the morning routine, though to be honest he still did most of the cooking. She made great pancakes though, and the kids loved them as much as she did.

The news repeated the piece from the Sailor Senshi Hour hosts several times throughout the morning, but she was busy by then. Trying to shower and dress while getting two seven-year-olds ready for school, and taking a few moments to kiss and cuddle her husband was difficult. She wondered what had frightened the two children into running to them from the future, but they had told her Pluto had made them swear to let her find out on her own, or she risked changing certain things that were important.

There was a knock on the door a few minutes before they had to head out. It was Ami and Zoicite. Ami was blushing wildly. Usagi already knew what had happened. She gave a happy squeal and ran to hug her friend. Mamoru looked Zoicite over carefully and Usagi laughed, remembering poor Nephrite with his giant hickey.

"Ami and I are going to head out while you guys take the kids," Usagi pulled Mamoru up against her, using his shirt to yank his face to hers, and kissed him hard. She moved her lips to his ears. "And maybe you can convince someone to babysit for a few hours so you and I can have some fun." She watched a blush creep to Mamoru's hairline and kissed him hard one more time. She was suddenly feeling very frisky.

She let Ami kiss Zoicite while she hugged the kids, then dragged her friend out the door.

***Prince Dimande***

His three throwaway gifts from the Dead Moon Circus had appeared, finally. He waved to Rubeus. "Take them. Bring me back my queen."

"Yes, my Prince," Rubeus said, backing away.

Dimande hoped, for his sake, that he did not fail again. If he did, Rubeus would find himself punished severely. He chuckled at the thought, but immediately turned his attention to the view screen, where he could see Rubeus and his three new friends.

***Minako***

Minako drummed her fingers on the desk. Class was dragging. In the seat to her right, Usagi was drooping, her head falling a few inches before she jerked awake again. To Usagi's other side was Makoto, and she was smiling and happy again this morning. To Minako's left was a brightly blushing Ami, and she couldn't wait to get her hands on the bluenette to find out just what had happened to make her blush so.

Suddenly Usagi sat up straight and pressed several buttons on her communicator. Minako knew what that meant. She felt something, probably one of those droids. Only Haruki and Setsuna were free this time of the day, but Usagi raised her hand and asked to be excused. She held her stomach and asked if one of the girls could go with her, and Haruna-sensei motioned for Minako to go.

"Minako," Usagi's voice was urgent. "This feels different. Stronger. Like it felt during the eclipse. Something else is here. Something bad."

Going to the office, Usagi made a brief phone call to her mother and the two girls were told they could leave, though Minako was warned she should return once Usagi was safely to the apartment. They left the building, and immediately the Shitennou were there, forming a circle around them. Then Mamoru appeared just behind Usagi, and Kunzite behind Minako.

"We were all able to get out," Kunzite explained.

"Do we know what it is?" Nephrite sounded worried.

"No. Not yet. But it's stronger than the droids. More powerful. More like I felt during the eclipse." Minako felt Usagi shudder.

"I've got your mom calling me and the other girls out for the day. Setsuna and Haruki will be meeting us in a minute, but we've got to get away from the school as soon as the others..."

Rei was running towards them from down the street. She must have run the whole way from her school. Jadeite met her part way, and gave her a tight hug, and a worried frown. "I wish you were here with the other girls."

"Unless someone convinces my father to let me change schools, it wont happen." Rei said, huffing and panting.

"I'll take care of it tonight." Jadeite said, sounding serious. When she gave him a sideways glance he reminded her. "Hypnotic suggestion. He might be a politician, but I can push."

Rei laughed. "Hey, there's Ami and Makoto."

Nephrite and Zoicite turned and pulled their women into the circle.

There was a flash and the four Outer Senshi appeared with Haruki. "Sorry, it took a bit of convincing to get Hotaru out of class." Michiru hugged the younger girl. "That school of hers is a bit freaky. Who puts a school in a high rise?"

Usagi was zoning out, appearing to feel for something. "We need to henshin," she said, and they moved to a more hidden alley so they could transform. Minako grabbed her hand afterwards.

"Something feels off," she informed the princess. "Please stay close."

"I promise," Sailor Moon answered. "Something bad is about to happen." She turned to Haruki. "I triggered the alarm for Officer Takahashi."

There was a blare of sound and they moved towards it. It sounded like a drumroll of thunder, and a moment later lightning streaked across the sky. The accompanying thunder was louder than the first sound, and the strike landed somewhere deep in the city.

Forming a circle, they all joined hands. Minako pulled away before they could transport. "WAIT!" She turned to Sailor Moon. "The disguise pen. Get it." Usagi pulled it out and handed it over. "I want you to make us change places," Minako said, her voice deadly serious, and handed it back.

"Moon Power, make me look like Venus and Venus look like me." Sailor Moon held the wand over her head, and the transformation occurred. Now Venus looked like a pregnant Sailor Moon, while Sailor Moon looked like her.

"Weird," they said together.

"I'm definitely still pregnant," Usagi said, running her hand over her belly, it looked like her hand was an inch away from her fuku.

"Definitely," Minako added, her own hand running over her belly, though hers looked more normal. "Tuxedo Kamen and Kunzite, switch." she ordered. "Kun, do not touch her belly, it will give us away."

She grabbed Sailor Moon's hand again, and now Tuxedo Kamen was next to her on the other side and Kunzite was on the other side of her friend. It felt strange to be so out of place. "Before we go, anything I should say or do?"

"Don't give a corny speech. That's all I ask. I've finally learned to stop doing that and it would suck if you messed with my record." Sailor Moon laughed, breaking the tension, and the others joined in.

"Alright, Tuxedo Kamen, take the lead. Venus," and now Venus looked at the real Sailor Moon, "Stay back behind the others at all times. Don't use any attacks." She intended to do the same.

"Okay guys, We're going to push our minds to Sailor Moon and let her lead." Tuxedo Kamen sounded calm, but his palm was sweating against hers. "SAILOR TELEPORT!"

They arrived at the top of a large hill in the park. The droid was there, but so were three others. The droid continued to beat on the drum until one of the others stopped it.

"I'm Fish Eye," said an effeminate man with light blue hair.

"I'm Hawk's Eye, said a slim man with lavender hair.

"I'm Tiger's Eye, said the last man, who had orange hair.

"We're the Amazon Trio," they said in unison. "And we're here for Sailor Moon."

Vines suddenly appeared from the ground and Venus, still looking like Sailor Moon, was pulled towards them. Tuxedo Kamen snapped his fingers and the vines disappeared. He pushed her behind him.

Hawk's Eye blew fire at Tuxedo Kamen and Sailor Neptune shouted "Deep Submerge," while Mercury shouted, "Shine Aqua Illusion," and the two attacks combined throwing up a wall of water. More attacks flew back and forth between the two groups, interrupted occasionally by the flashes of light and sounds of thunder caused by the Droid who was sending attack after attack into the middle of the group.

Fish Eye teleported in a ring of water, and ended up behind them. Venus pulled Sailor Moon behind her, as he threw a net, catching them both. Venus screamed as she felt herself being dragged, and suddenly Tuxedo Kamen and Kunzite had turned, though Tuxedo Kamen went to the real Sailor Moon and Kunzite came for her.

Sailor Mars and Jadeite threw attack after attack at Fish Eye, finally knocking him back. They were released from the net, and Kunzite grabbed her while Tuxedo Kamen grabbed the disguised Sailor Moon. Fish Eye reappeared with the other two, and they all turned back to the battle.

***Rubeus***

None of them saw the new man appear. His hair was bright red, and there was a symbol on his forehead of a crescent moon upturned so the points were facing down towards his eyes. He moved cautiously, stealthily. He'd been watching everything, and now he knew the real Sailor Moon was somehow disguised as Sailor Venus, and vice-versa.

He had one chance. The girl couldn't see him coming or he would fail. That forcefield of hers would protect her if she knew he was coming.

All the Senshi and the Shitennou were focused on the battle, and he moved closer and closer to his prey. Prince Dimande wanted Sailor Moon, and if he didn't deliver there would be hell to pay. He crept up behind the two blondes, focusing his attention on the one in the orange fuku, and slowly moved one arm around her, grabbed tight, and disappeared.

***Usagi***
Date and Time Unknown

Usagi's breath caught as she felt someone grip her waist. She was transported... somewhere. To a room full of mirrors. She felt weakness creeping in on her instantly. "I've got her Saphir," said the voice behind her, and she was moved though a doorway. Her henshin and disguise both disappeared as she passed, and she found herself in a large anteroom built entirely of stone. The weakness grew.

The man behind her, who still had one arm around her belly, walked her forward until she arrived in front of what appeared to be a wooden throne inlaid with gold. The hand moved from her waist up to her shoulder, and she was pushed down onto her knees in front of the man occupying the throne. He was dressed in the lightest shade of lavender with black embroidery, his hair white, eyes deep blue. He had a mark on his forehead. An inverted crescent.

"I am Prince Dimande." The voice was smooth, suave, as though he was assured of his place in the universe.

***Mamoru***

Tuxedo Kamen dodged a whip of flame and rolled, pulling himself back up, and looking back automatically to check on Sailor Moon. While Venus, who was still disguised as his wife, was still there, the real Sailor Moon who had been dressed as Sailor Venus, was not. He sent out his mind for her, and she was far away, and afraid.

"SAILOR MOON!" he screamed, disrupting the battle.

Sun Knight shouted, "SOLAR FLARE," while Tuxedo Kamen burst with golden light, and all four enemies disappeared in one rush as his own despair flew out of him, making the attack stronger than it had ever been before.

The entire group converged on Tuxedo Kamen. Usagi was missing. The one who made the world so much brighter. NO!

"Do you feel her?" asked Kunzite guiltily. He and Tuxedo Kamen had blown her cover and, somehow, someone must have seen and taken her.

"Yes, she's... far away. She feels... weak... not healthy." He shuddered. "She's afraid." He traced her feelings in his mind. She was alive, in spite of her fear and weakness, and that was what counted. If she was alive, then he could save her.

"We have to transport and save her." Minako was sobbing, rocking back and forth. "This is all my fault," she moaned.

"No, it's not. It's not. You did a smart thing today. I messed up," Tuxedo Kamen stood, his face hard. "We're going to get her back and destroy whoever took her," he pronounced. His voice was ice, anger swirling through him.

He tried to reach out through the bond, to tell her they were coming, but he couldn't reach her.

They gathered together and joined hands. Everyone focused their mind on his need to get to Usagi. His emotions pelted them, fear, horror, worry, guilt, and such devastating sadness that she was afraid again. His mind was pulling up the feelings he'd had right during and after they'd been assaulted, and no one could bear it.

"You have to clear your mind." Setsuna ordered.

Finally he understood and focused only on his love for his tiny little wife, and his need to be with her. "SAILOR TELEPORT!" The shout rose from every throat. And nothing happened. ""SAILOR TELEPORT!" Nothing. "SAILOR TELEPORT! SAILOR TELEPORT!" Not so much as a flicker.

***Rubeus***
Date and Time Unknown

Rubeus stayed back as Prince Dimande stood over the girl, now on her knees where he had shoved her down. She was frightened, but she glared up at the Prince, unwilling to show her fear. Rubeus mentally congratulated her. He hadn't managed not to quake when he was staring at the Prince. He focused his attention solely on the girl now, and watched her back straighten.

"Welcome to your new home." Prince Dimande said quietly. "You will be staying here indefinitely, as my wife."

"No."

"No?" Prince Dimande sounded confused. "It's not as though you have a choice."

"I'm already married. And even if I weren't, I wouldn't marry you." She spat the words out venomously.

In a fury Dimande threw a handful of tiny dark crystal fragments at her. Rubeus watched her slump down sideways as the weakness overtook her. "You will learn to obey soon enough," he screamed, a vein pulsing on his temple. "You belong to me now, and you will obey."

Even laying on the floor, weak as a day old kitten, Usagi shook her head to negate his command.

"No," it was a whisper, but it was still there in her voice, the command, the knowledge that nothing he could do would ever break her.

***Mamoru***

Tuxedo Kamen's keening wail echoed over the city. "USAGI!" His voice, amplified by currents of wind, was heartbreaking to any and all who heard it, and though most couldn't understand the word or name he screamed, they could understand the desperation, the longing, the fear.

"I can't talk to her," he moaned. "I can't reach her and I can't talk to her." He was on his hands and knees, clenching at the grass and dirt with his fists. He needed to see her, to hear her voice, to know she was okay. She felt sad and scared and weak, so very weak. Something was draining her.

A ragged stream of wind lifted, and another. Clouds poured across the sky, gathering over Tokyo, and a bitter rain began to fall. Harsh pounding winds tore at the uniforms and fuku of the men and women surrounding him. Leaves were torn from the trees, and tossed about. Lighting flashed across the sky in angry bursts, thunder following in loud reverberating booms that shook the ground. Vines crept from the soil, with dark blood-red roses covering them, the edges laced in black. The Prince of the Earth sunk into despair, taking the world with him.

He felt hands on his shoulders, as someone pushed him up and off the ground. More hands as his Shitennou lifted him to stand. Kunzite's voice broke through the wind to reach his ears. "You must stop this Prince!" His voice was demanding. "Stop this or you'll hurt people." Mamoru didn't understand his words. He was simply upset. What could be so wrong with that?

A slap across his cheek brought him to reality. He glared at Ami for a moment, and then looked around. Hail was falling, the wind was near hurricane strength, and vines had overtaken the hilltop. His shock lasted long enough for him to pull himself together. Slowly the rain slowed and gentled, the hailstones stopped falling, the vines slipped back into the soil. The wind died, and each heavy panting breath he took could be heard.

"You possess the Golden Crystal, my Prince." Kunzite said quietly. "You are surrounded by your Shitennou, and this strengthens you. You could destroy every living thing on this planet if you lose control. Usagi wouldn't want that."

***Usagi***
Date and Time Unknown

Usagi stayed down, hoping the weakness would fade. Her shoulder, pressed against the floor, was chilled, and she was so tired. She heard Prince Dimande ordering someone to bring him a drink, and then he turned back to her.

"Soon, those brats will be born and I will turn them. They will be fine generals for the Black Moon Clan someday."

"No!" Usagi's voice, even exhausted, was firm. She pushed herself up until she was sitting, leaning heavily against one arm. "You will not go near my babies. If you touch them I will destroy you utterly." She knew deep in her heart it was the most true thing she had ever spoken. If this man, or anyone, attempted to harm her children, nothing would stop her from raining hell down on them.

"Oh? And how will you stop me, when you can barely sit up on your own? Besides, by the time they are old enough to worry about I will have planted my own babies in you."

Usagi hid her fear, and her pain in a snort of disgust. "You won't touch me," she promised, hoping it was one promise she could keep.

"You will rule the world at my side," Dimande said in a loud voice. "You will marry me and bear my children." He raised his voice further until he was shouting at the top of his lungs. "You will release those brats you carry now and I will turn them. And if they wont be turned I will kill them." He gave a hard laugh. "And you can do nothing to stop me. With the power of the dark crystal you are made weak. You are MINE!"

"Never!" Her voice was quiet, but there was steel in it.

***Queen Nehelinia***
Date and Time Unknown

Queen Nehelinia laughed when Zirconia gave her the message. Those three had been disposables, but she had more plans, and soon she would take over Elysion and with no Sailor Moon there to protect the planet, the Earth would fall to her. Yes, she thought. A few more months and everything would be in place to attack the world of dreams. And then she would ruin all of the White Moon brats. Her laugh rang in her dark cavern.

She looked down at her four new guests. Their dreams would be broken and she would turn those stupid future Senshi into her warriors. They were young, hardly more than children. But they would be useful. Finally she would have her revenge

***Mamoru***

Mamoru paced back and forth across the apartment in despair. He could feel Usagi, now no longer transformed, and reached out to her again, but he couldn't speak to her. Something was blocking him. It was the same thing that was making her so weak he was sure.

The others sat or stood around the living room, most avoiding his gaze. He was wild with fear and anguish. He should have kept her out of it, made her stay with the children. The CHILDREN!

"Where are the kids? Are they safe?" He looked at the clock. It was past time for them to have arrived home, but he'd forgotten all about them.

"Haruki asked Ikuko to pick them up and keep them with her until we get Usagi back." Setsuna's quiet voice was soothing, as was her conviction, which sounded through loud and clear. Yes, they would get his wife back.

He could feel her. She was weaker than before, but very determined. She would not falter. She would find a way to him, or he to her, but he would get her back. "There has to be something we can do," he murmured. "A spell, or an attack," he lifted his head. "I will get her back."

"Yes Prince," said Nephrite, "Or she will save herself first." He waited until Mamoru met his eyes. "And don't forget the babies. The force field."

Mamoru had forgotten. "How did someone get past the force field in the first place?" He spun and turned to the television. "We've seen it, the whole city has seen it. When she feels threatened her belly glows, and the babies put up a force field. How did they get past it?"

"She must not have seen them coming. Must not have felt threatened. If she does, it will come back. I'm sure of it." Ami's voice was rough with the tears she'd cried. "And we know it can come whether she's Usagi or Sailor Moon," she added, remembering back a few weeks to a day when she'd tried to tickle her friend and been knocked backwards by the expanding shield.

"Why is she so weak? What is happening to her?" The question came from Rei, who had been staring into the flame of a candle. "She's so tired. More tired than I think she's ever been."

"But determined," Mamoru said. "She's got a spine of steel right now. Someone said something that upset her. Why can't I talk to her?" His frustration came out in an attack against his hair, which was already standing wildly in every direction.

***Usagi***
Date and Time Unknown

Usagi brushed the specks of dark crystal off her skin and clothing. She began to feel strength returning to her. It wasn't much, but it was enough to rise from the floor. Her brooch was still on her chest, everything else safely hidden in her subspace pocket. What she needed was a chance to rest and regain her strength so she could transform and get away.

"I need to rest," she whispered.

Prince Dimande inclined his head, and Rubeus stepped forward. "This way," he said quietly. She followed the tall man with red hair. He led her out of the main room and down a long hallway built of weathered stone. The floor was rough, the stones slightly uneven. She stumbled several times, and had to hold the walls as she was too weak to hold herself upright without support. What was happening to her?

"I'm sorry about all of this," Rubeus said, keeping his voice low. "I have no choice but to obey, but I would spare you this fate if I could."

Usagi turned to look back at him, startled. She met his eyes and saw fear and pain. She only nodded in response, afraid of getting him in trouble if anyone overheard her words.

She was led to a large room. It had a bed in the center of the back wall, and a chair facing a hologram of a woman who looked like an older version of Usagi. The air was chilled, and she wondered where she was. She thought she heard the man whisper anoher apology. Then the door closed behind her and she heard the click of the lock.

"Mamoru," she whimpered. She needed his strength.

***Setsuna***

Setsuna was confused. She looked again into the pool of time, but it was closed to her. She was the only one with that power. "There must be a reason!" she shouted down at the pool and slapped her hand against the water. "SHOW ME!" She slumped when nothing happened.

She looked around the hall, staring at the Door of Time angrily. Someone had closed the path to her. She paced back and forth, unsure what she should do. She had to find an answer. If Mamoru lost Usagi he could destroy the world in his sadness. Something had to be done!

"I would give my life for hers if I could," she muttered.

"Setsuna," came a small voice from behind her. She turned to see Chibi-Usa and Chibi-Mamo. "You told us this would happen before you sent us here," the little girl continued, her voice sad.

"The bad man hurted mommy." Added Chibi-Mamo. "It's okay. We're going to fix it."

Chibi-Usa nodded solemnly. She had never seen such serious faces children before. "Don't worry." Chibi-Usa smiled, though it was sad. "We'll protect her."

Setsuna knelt and gathered the children in her arms. "Grandma Ikuko must be very worried," she said finally. "Did you tell her you were coming to see me?"

Chibi-Mamo nodded against her shoulder. "Can we go see daddy now?"

Setsuna picked them both up, one in each arm and opened the portal. She stepped into the living room of Mamoru's apartment. At the whisper of sound Mamoru dashed into the room. He gave the children a relieved look, and took them both.

"Ikuko just called," he said. "I was so worried." He hugged them tightly. "I can't lose you too!" Sobs tore from his chest, and he knelt, holding the children close.

Setsuna helped him get them to bed, and sat with him for a while. Kunzite was pouring over a large old book, the pages thin and yellowed. She nodded to him as she sat. She hadn't even realized before that he'd been in the room. She looked around and saw that Jadeite was huddled in front of a computer, sitting with his shoulders hunched, as though the sadness was oppressive.

"The children said something to me I thought you'd want to hear," she said finally, turning to Mamoru, who looked broken. She told them all exactly what the kids had said, word for word. Mamoru's head came up and he focused on her with laser intensity as she spoke. He nodded a few times, and then gave a small smile.

They sat in silence for a long time, but Setsuna could tell he felt more hopeful. Finally she suggested he lay down so he could be rested when it was time to rescue her. He nodded and left the room. She stayed, sitting on the couch, until Kunzite nodded and said he was sleeping.

Then she stood and opened the portal to Haruki's bedroom in the Tsukino house. Haruki wasn't asleep. He was sitting at his desk, and when he turned she could see photographs of a much younger Usagi and Haruki on the computer screen. She held out a hand to him and he moved into her arms. "I knew you'd come," he whispered, and the two fell into his bed.

Slowly, gently, she wrapped her arms around him, and he pulled her tightly to his chest, and buried his face in her neck, nuzzling against her. "I need you," he whispered, and she nodded.

"I need you too."

His hands went to the button at her throat and he slipped it through the hole, revealing the hollow of her neck. He planted a kiss there, and moved to the next button. With each he opened he kissed her, and spread the dress wider, until she lay before him, wearing only her cotton bra and panties. He slid his arms under her, his rough skin on the smoothness of her back sending shivers down her spine as he unclasped the bra and pulled it up. He lifted her gently, just enough to slide the dress and bra straps off her shoulders, and then he bent to worship her.

They kissed, long and lingering, slow and sweet. His mouth moved to her jaw, and onto her neck before he found a sensitive spot on her collarbone that made her moan with need. His hands slid up her stomach and onto the rounded globes, where he found her peaks and played gently. His mouth moved down further, over her chest, and he replaced one hand with his mouth, gently nipping and suckling her into his mouth, laving her nipple with his tongue. He moved to the other. Setsuna lifted her hands, sliding them into his wavy red hair, and lost herself in the pleasure of him. Not just his touch, but his presence and his love for her.

Haruki moved further down her body, leaving a trail of tender kisses, and gently slipped his fingers into her panties and drew them down her legs. He slipped them off her feet, and then spread her legs slowly, opening her to his gaze, before feathering kisses over her hardened clit. She moaned and lifted her hips to him, begging without words for more.

He touched and teased, arousing her fully before slipping one finger into her to test her readiness. When he found her soaked, he slid up her body slowly and guided himself into her with one hand. Their mating was soft and sweet. The music that filled the air was gentle and tender, the light that glowed around them warm and bright, and the soft wind that touched their skin only added to their pleasure.

Each movement was careful and deliberate. He wanted her to feel him as he moved inside her. Breaking through her hymen in one small thrust, he held still to let her grow accustomed to him. He waited until she moved before slipping out and then in again. It was sweet and intense, and the heat built up in them in waves, cresting over them when they finally came together and their Soul-Bond was complete. He rolled to the side, pulling her up against him, where she rested her head on his chest.

:: I love you.:: came a soft whisper in her mind.

:: I love you.:: She returned with a smile.

Legacy of Dark Endymion Character Guide
(More characters will be added as they appear in the story)

Main Characters:
Tsukino Usagi (Sailor Moon) & Chiba Mamoru (Tuxedo Kamen)
Mizuno Ami (Sailor Mercury) & Sasake Zoicite (South Knight)
Hino Rei (Sailor Mars) & Sasake Jadeite (West Knight)
Kino Makoto (Sailor Jupiter) & Yoshida Nephrite (East Knight)
Aino Minako (Sailor Venus) & Ine Kunzite (North Knight)
Kaiou Michiru (Sailor Neptune) & Ten'ou Haruka (Sailor Uranus)
Meiou Setsuna (Sailor Pluto) & Kazuo Haruki (Sun Knight)
Tomae Hotaru (Sailor Saturn) & Tsukino Shingo (Blue Moon Knight)

Current Enemies:
Wiseman
Prince Dimande
Saphir
Esmeraude
Rubeus
Petz
Calaveras
Koan
Berthier

Supporting Characters: (* means created character)
Furuhata Motoki & Nishimura Reika (altered)
Osaka Naru & Umino Guiro (altered)
Tsukino Ikuko & Tsukino Kenji - Usagi's parents
Grandfather Hino - Runs Hikawah Shrine, Rei's Grandfather
Mizuno Saeko - Ami's Mother, doctor
Osaka Nozomi - Naru's mother
*Osaka Mayumi - Mamoru's Favorite Teacher
Haruna Sakurada - Usagi's favorite teacher
*Officer Takahashi - Male cop; promises to keep secret
*Officer Sato - Female cop; promises to keep secret
*Aoto - Sailor Senshi Hour Host
*Yuna - Sailor Senshi Hour Host
*Miyu - Sailor Senshi Hour Host
*Yodu - Punk kid who feels entitled… rich

Animal Guardians/Guides: (* means created character)
Luna - Usagi's Guardian/Guide - Cat from Mau
Artemis - Minako's Guardian/Guide - Cat from Mau

Trapped In Crystal:
Beryl

Enemies who Cannot be Saved:
Metalia