By Erika

Erika: I don't own SM or Slayers, but the anime selves of Miho-chan and I are mine and mine alone. NO using them without permission.

Mihoko: I belong to you, huh? **Pulls out gun**

Erika: **Gulps nervously** Uh…Mihoko belongs to Miho-chan…hehehe…just as long as she doesn't kill me.

Mihoko: Whatever, get on with the story already.

Erika: Oh yeah, couples are Amelia/Zelgadis (They're so cute together), Lina/ Gourry, Xellos/Hotaru (Sorry Sets/Xellos lovers, I like this couple, so there!), Me/ hunky boy toy, and Mihoko/ Secret.

Mihoko: hunky boy toy? Oh kuso, no! You're not bringing the gang in on this one are you?

Erika: Sure am.

Mihoko: **Thinks to self** One good point, Kieth-sama can help me kill you.

Erika: I hadn't thought about that…oh well, Kieth-kun is cute… **Eyes go misty and star like**

Mihoko: Just start the story already.

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Vibrant violet eyes stared at the boring space that had become time. With each step, Hotaru felt her true power returning to her. She grinned sneakily as the dark purple black velvet dress disappeared into a sleeveless black silk shirt with silver buttons on the high color. Her legs became covered in tight black pants as her feet disappeared into high ankle high-heeled dark gray boots. The belt around her waist was also black with a couple of compartments for holding things. Her hands were wrapped in below elbow length light gray gloves and her arms were swept up in a dark cloak. The cloak itself was black with silver lining and an interior of dark purple. Her hair was then placed underneath a bandana of light white gray color and her clasped by a silver charm with the symbol of Saturn. The charm disappeared under a dark purple orb and another purple gem appeared on her belt's front center. Her hands also had two arms gracing the upper wrists. To finish off her attire a small black ring appeared on her right index finger that glowed a vibrant purple. She glanced at the darker purple ring with her light violet colored eyes. A gentile smirk came across her features. "New transformation…thanks Sets-mama." She whispered as the light burst into ground. She blinked rapidly and looked up. Her vision was filled with forestry surroundings and two familiar figures. Smiling from ear to ear, the raven-haired girl walked toward the bowing duo. "Hello Miho-chan. Eri-chan."

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Lina, Zelgadis, Amelia and Gourry gapped when a small figure emerged steadily from the lighted halls of the temple. The new person was very small in fact, she was probably at the most Lina's frail height. She was pale, but not too pale with snow whitish skin and lovely short raven hair pulled back by a bandana hood on her head. Her clothes were simple blacks, grays, purples and silvers. She was smiling and walking toward the bowing too. They didn't hear her voice since she was so far away, but watched as the two other young women rose at the young ladies hand movement and the youngest girl enveloped her in a hug.

Xellos' brow went down into a slight frown of confusion. The aura of this girl was hidden and even he, a priest of the monster race couldn't figure out what race it was of. Silently without so much as a peep, the three women turned to stare at the closing doors of the temple. "Oh no! The temples closing!" Lina rose, as did the others. Xellos watched the foursome run down the hillside to the three teenagers.

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Mihoko snickered as her younger counterpart enveloped the saturnine princess into an enormous hug. "Oh! Hotaru-sama! I missed you so much!" Rolling her eyes, Mihoko muttered the word, "Suck up," under her breath. (Mihoko: Hey. I kinda like this anime me. Erika: **Sighs** You would.) The dark haired warrior being held just shyly smiled. "Nice to see you too, Miho-chan." The violet-eyed girl grinned quietly. "Hey! We need to destroy the portal. Can I? Please?" Erika bounced up and down, silvery gray eyes begging the older teens. "Hai. You can show me some of the magic you've learned in this world, Eri-chan." Hotaru joked, patting the somewhat smaller girl on the head. The silvery haired, gray-eyed warrior in training ran over to stand in front of the temple and closed her eyes in concentration. "Darkness beyond twilight…." She started. "Hold it right there!" Came a loud female voice. The three girls turned to see a young woman standing proudly on a bolder, smirking confidently at them. Mihoko grunted, feeling a powerful magic racing from her. Hotaru stepped forward before speaking, "And just who are you?"

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Lina was a little taken back by the tone in which the girl who didn't look older than 17 spoke. "Hey! We're the ones asking the questions here!" Amelia stepped toward them, then leapt down. Everyone sweat dropped when the young princess fell flat on her face, with the exception of Mihoko who put a hand on her hip and raised her brow in question. Standing up quickly, although a light blush was on her features. "We shan't allow you vandals the opportunity to destroy a beautiful temple like this! In the name of justice, I, Amelia, will stop you!" The girl did a couple of flashy posses before smirking. "Oh please…" the brunette rolled her eyes. "Well I don't very much feel the same about the temple as Amelia…" Lina began and heard a groan from Amelia, as well as some complaints. "I can't allow you to destroy it. See…we're looking for the Claire Bible and we might need this temple." The silvery-eyed red dressed girl looked over to the darkly looking pale female then back at Lina. "I'm sorry. But this temple is no longer in service." The gray-eyed girl grinned jokingly.

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Hotaru chuckled lightly when Erika stated the obvious. "Then we'll have to fight you for it." A blue stone like man with piercing eyes glared at them. Another man, with blonde hair and a huge grin stepped forward in front of the red head. Hotaru almost laughed out loud at the energy of stubborn love reeking off both the red haired leader and the blonde man. He drew forth a sword that had no metal. "Light come forth." He cried as brilliant blue like light shot from the handle, creating a blade of intense energy. He snickered as the girls blinked, somewhat confused at them. Shaking her raven head, Hotaru took a quick look at Mihoko. "You take the sword boy…" She stated in a hushed tone. "Erika…Justice gal and stone guy are yours. I take the leader." Both nodded gravely. Mihoko crouched into a fighting position, removing a set of small swords from her cloak. Erika grinned and waved at the two who stood ready to fight her. She then put her hands in a circle, still smiling gleefully as a wave of red energy collected near her palms. Hotaru, a quiet sly smile on her features, turned toward her opponent…

TBC…