Starlight Embrace
By Lady_Allure

I don't own Sailor Moon, but the fic is mine!



Act 1: The Return of Helios

The whole city was almost entirely in ruins, everything was wither completely destroyed, or it was threatening to. And the daylight was covered by darkness. Soon Earth would be demolished, just as Kinmoku-sei had been, nothing but a wasteland would remain.

Seiya or rather, Sailor Starfighter, sat on the edge of a still standing skyscraper, overlooking the once vigorous Tokyo. Him and his three comrades had done all they could to try and save it, but instead they failed. Not only had they lost Princess Kakyuu, but Princess Serenity as well. They survived yet again, but for what? To suffer with the knowledge and shame of not being able to protect what they held dear.

With cupped hands, Seiya held the Ginzuishou, gazing at the crystal with grief stricken eyes. The gem was all that was left of his beloved Odango. He had vowed to defend her with his life and instead, she gave her life for him and his friends.

The image of her having her star seed stolen replayed itself over and over again. He could never forget that, even if he tried. It was a permanent pain he would have to endure from now on.

Chibi Chibi was also nowhere to be seen. After Serenity had disappeared, so had she. Healer and Maker had searched the city for her, but found no trace of the pink haired child.

Her kiss still lingered on his lips, as if it just happened. Seiya closed his eyes, touching his lips with his fingertips, remembering the luscious sensation. His Odango loved him, and it was no longer a one-sided love, something he had always dreamed of. "Odango." He whispered, clutching the jewel to his chest, bowing his head.

"Seiya?" The voice was barely audio able to him, but he heard it anyway, even if he only heard half of what was being said, and continued to stare at the flower shaped gem, running his fingers over it's smooth layers. It looked identical to Odango's star seed.

"Did you hear me?" Taiki repeated, taking a step closer to his fellow senshi. "Seiya!"

"Nani?" He said emotionlessly, staring ahead.

Taiki sighed, folding his arms, knowing exactly how Seiya felt. "I said, we found the senshi's two guardian cats while we were searching the city."
"Oh." Was the faint response he received from his black haired friend.

With another sigh, Taiki turned away, facing his other companion. "He is miserable Yaten."

Yaten nodded. "Can you blame him?" Taiki shook his head in response, his eyes saddening. "We tried to protect our Princess and theirs........" Yaten's voice trailed off, with the same facial expression as Taiki, slipping a hand into his pocket, looking away.

"You did all you could Yaten-kun" Luna stared up at him, her voice, and eyes comforting. "All of you."

"You did." Said Artemis, who stood besides her, bowing his head.

Yaten nodded faintly, and slid to the ground, pulling his knees to his chest, wrapping his arms around them, with down cast eyes. "What are we supposed to do now?"

Taiki also took a seat, with his arms still folded, closing his eyes. "If I knew, I would tell you."



Luna leaned against Artemis, despair in her eyes. "Princess..........Usagi-chan.......I can't believe..........." Her voice trailed off, not wanting to finish the sentence, refusing to believe the reality of it, but tears trailed down her furry cheeks anyway.

Artemis nuzzled her with his nose, knowing exactly how she felt, he couldn't believe what happened to their senshi either, especially Minako.



Was it the bright flash of golden light or the sound of a nay that caught their attention? Perhaps it was both. They all looked towards the sky and above them, their eyes were met with a magnificent sight.

"Kore........." Seiya's voice trailed off, his eyes flickering in awe.

"Subarashii." Yaten whispered.

"Sugoi." Taiki said, a faint smile gracing his lips.

Luna stood up, grinning. "Pegasus."

Artemis had tears in his eyes. "Helios." He said to himself.

The winged horse slowly descended to the top of the building, staring at all of them with sympathetic eyes. "Gomen ne for all that has happened." He spoke with melancholy.

"Who are you?" Yaten asked as he stood up.

The white horse stepped forward, and paused, shifting from the Pegasus to a young boy. "I am the guardian of Illusion, and of peoples hopes and dreams. My name is Helios."

"Helios!" Luna cried, rushing up to him. "Can you help us?" She begged, her eyes pleading.

Helios smiled sadly, his yellow eyes downcast. "I will do what I can, demo, my power is weak."

"How is it you know each other?" Yaten asked Luna, arching an eyebrow.

"Helios helped us a great deal in our last battle with Queen Nehelenia." Artemis explained.

"Hai I did." The young guardian confirmed. "But this new Senshi, Galaxia is by far more powerful."

"That's for sure." Yaten frowned. "She destroyed our planet and killed our Princess."

"I know. I saw everything." Helios looked away.

Luna began crying, bowing her head. "She killed our Princess too, including all our senshi. Now this world is dying."

Helios kneeled down and titled Luna's chin up, staring into her heart broken eyes. "I know how much you love the Moon Princess, and I will do all I can to bring her back."

Luna looked at him with sad eyes, but she nodded, allowing a smile to curve her lips. "Arigato."

Helios nodded, petting her forehead. "Shinjiteru." He said.



"You must be the famous Pegasus the evil queen was so obsessed with." Said a voice from behind.

"Galaxia!" Seiya sneered at her, getting to his feet, grasping his heshin mic, about to lunge at her.

"Seiya don't." Taiki and Yaten said, grasping his arms, restraining him.
"Give her back!" The black haired senshi screamed. "Return all of them!"

The golden senshi laughed, amused. "Why should I? The Galaxy is mine to control, who are you to tell me what to do weakling." The severe glare she received gave her chills for a moment, but she shrugged it off. "I'm not here to socialize with you losers, I'm her for one thing, and that is Illusion's star seed.

Helios stared at her, not flinching, with calmness in his yellow eyes. "I will never allow my star seed to become part of your sick collection Galaxia."

"Really. We'll see about that." Galaxia glared at him, then held up her bracelets, aiming the jewels at him.

"Keep away from him!" Seiya demanded, wrestling free from Yaten and Taiki's grip. "Fighter Star Power, Make Up!"

Galaxia arched an eyebrow, delaying her attack to watch him, folding her arms.

Yaten and Taiki frowned, glancing at one another before following their leader, placing on their heshin mics.

"Healer Star Power, Make Up!"

"Maker Star Power, Make Up!"

The three star senshi stood their ground, shielding Helios with their bodies.

"We won't let you!" Seiya promised.

"Sailor Starlights, stage on!" They all shouted.

Galaxia shook her head, annoyed. "It's useless, I've won, and there is nothing you can do about it." Her eyes narrowed on the trio, who stood there protectively, unyielding. "Get out of my way!" She commanded, holding up an uplifted hand, forcing them back with an invisible field.

Helios faced her, his expression unreadable, his eyes acquiring a hard glint. "Don't make me repeat myself Galaxia." He said simply. "You heard what I said."

"So what?" Galaxia retorted. "Was that supposed to be some kind of threat?" Helios said nothing, but continued to stare at her with firm eyes. Her glare shifted into a wicked smile as she once again held up her arms, the jewels of her bracelets shimmering. "You are no match for me. Now give me your star seed." She yelled, as the same golden shaped circles, that stole the lives of their friends, unleashed themselves, and flew directly at Illusion's guardian.

The Starlights gasped in fear, and got up, running toward the young boy, panic in their eyes.

"Dame Dayo!" Fighter shouted.

"Helios!" Luna screamed, tears staining her furry cheeks.