Starlight Embrace
By Lady_Allure

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

Note: Much thanks to Chibi Tenshi for some of the ideas for this chapter!



Act 2: Star Senshi S!

The bright golden light caused the Star Senshi to pause, including Luna. Galaxia scowled, increasing her attack. "Damn you!" She yelled. "How long will you resist."

Helios knelt on one knee, clasping his hands in front of his chest, with his eyes closed, concentrating as the horn on his forehead glowed, forming a shield.

"Leave him alone!" Fighter demanded, fury in her eyes.

"Star Serious Laser!"

"Hmph." Galaxia smirked, untouched by the offense.

"Star Gentle Uterus!"

"Star Sensitive Inferno!"

Maker and Healer joined in, trying to over power her as they did before.

The golden senshi let out a cry of pain as she fell onto her side, taken back by the combination of power. "You will suffer for that!" She vowed, glaring at the Starlights.

Before any of them could argue with her, Helios opened his eyes, the shine of his golden horn becoming blinding, causing Galaxia to shield her eyes with an arm. When the light disappeared, she glanced up; only to find that they had all vanished. She stood up, staring at the spot where they had once stood, clenching her fists in anger. "You cannot hide, I will find you." She snarled.



"Nande?" Fighter questioned once the light faded, her eyes flickering over their new surroundings. "Where are we?"

Maker gasped. "Masaka!"

Healer gulped, stepping back, her green eyes filled with shock. "Paris." She whispered, covering her mouth with a gloved hand.

The French city was even in more ruins than Tokyo, the only thing left standing was the If Elle Tower.

"Is it like this everywhere?" Luna asked, her expression devastated.

"Hai." Helios answered solemnly and stood up, his eyes distant.

"Just like Kinmoku-sei." Fighter said in a hushed voice, looking away, clenching her eyes shut.

Maker and Healer bowed their heads, unsure of what to say. Silence took over then, no one had anything to say, and they could do nothing, but stare at yet another annihilated city, with dark sky's and destruction everywhere.

"Why are we here anyway?" Artemis said finally, arching an eyebrow, confused.

Helios faced the white cat with a jaded look. "I need to take us else where, so that Galaxia wouldn't follow us to Illusion. It took much of my energy to shield her power, and to bring us here. I used this time to rest, not I can take us to Illusion. The seal is still protecting it, but I'm not sure how long it will hold." He paused, taking a deep breath. "We must leave now, Galaxia is coming."

With that, Helios approached the Star senshi and the two guardian cats, using the golden crystal once again, this time to teleport them to Illusion.



Luna's eyes widened, the ancient city was all too familiar, even if she had never been there. "The Golden Kingdom." She said, staring at the palace in awe.

Helios nodded, a small hint of a smile curving his lips. "Hai, Prince Eydimion's Kingdom."

Fighter frowned, folding her arms. "You mean Mamoru?"

"Hai." Artemis answered.

"Follow me." Helios said, and began walking into the ruined castle.

The Star Senshi shrugged, and followed him as he led them up a set of stone stairs.



Illusion was indeed still beautiful, shielded by the outside world, where everything else was destroyed. Helios pointed that out as he showed them around. "I'm not sure how long Illusion will stay in existence." He said, sadness in his voice.
"What do you mean by that Helios?" Luna asked, even if she was unsure if she really wanted to know.

The young guardian bowed his head, sighing. "Without peoples dreams, Illusion cannot exist, because dreams are what it is based on."

"I see what you mean." Artemis said, closing his eyes.

Seiya stared at the ground, clenching a fist. "There has to be something we can do."

Yaten and Taiki glanced at him, then at each other, wondering what had gotten into her. Depression and agony seemed to be the only thing consuming their leader, now it was as if a new light had inspired him.

"Seiya." They both said.

Helios's eyes held much kindness as he focused his attention on the three Starlights. "That I cannot answer Sailor Starfighter, but I can enhance your powers."

Hontoo?" Seiya arched an eyebrow, surprised.

"You would do that?" Taiki asked.

"For us, why?" Yaten added.

Helios nodded. "You've helped the senshi of this system, tried to protect your princess and the Moon Princess. Your loyalty as senshi is unquestionable. To save Earth, and the rest of the galaxy I will help you."

"Helios......." Fighter's voice trailed off, speechless, her eyes flickering.

Healer and Maker shared the same amazement, stunned.

Helios smiled warmly at them. "Clear your minds, and receive my power." He instructed.

Seiya glanced at her comrades, they nodded, and then they did as they were told, standing up straight with their eyes closed, each taking a deep breath.

Luna and Artemis watched as the golden horn upon Helios's forehead began to glow, sending three beams of light at the star senshi.

Fight gasped at the warm feeling, it over took her suddenly, and she opened her eyes to see that her heshin mic was right in front of her, shifting to an even shinier gold. Healer and Maker also stared at their mics; their mouths open with awe.

It was then that a wave covered them, beginning at their feet until it reached their heads, changing their black fukus into shimmering silver. With wide eyes, the new super Starlights stared at themselves.

"You are now super senshi." Helios explained. "To heshin, say Crystal Power, Make Up."

"Subarashii." Yaten whispered, staring down at her new fuku.

Holding much gratitude, Fighter kneeled before the young guardian. "Arigato Helios." She thanked him, closing her eyes.

Maker and Healer also kneeled, showing the felt the same as their leader.

"Hai." Helios nodded, his yellow eyes staring tenderly at them. "The powers that you hold have been enhanced, demo..........."

"You must find your new powers yourselves." Luna finished for him. "As our senshi did."

"It is within you." Artemis included.

The three Starlights nodded, understanding what they had to do.

Helios turned his attention to the two adviser cats, they both covered their sadness well, and he could tell they both longed for a different kind of comfort. Without warning, he closed his eyes, allowing the golden horn on his forehead to glow once again.

Fighter and her fellow senshi stood up, wondering what Helios was up to. Then they saw that his focus was on the two cats.

"What the?" Seiya arched an eyebrow.



The golden light was warm, and it bathed the two cats, making them shine. They didn't seem to notice because they were deep in conversation about something, when finally did notice it, surprise and questioning was what they stared at Helios with.

"What is this?" Artemis asked, holding up a paw that was glowing with energy.

"What are you doing Helios?" Luna questioned, staring at her paws also.

He didn't answer, to caught up in his concentration to say anything. The light grew a little to bright to see, so the Starlights had to either close or shield their eyes. A moment later, Helios fell over, gasping faintly, his energy spent.
"Helios." Seiya and Taiki said at the same time, concerned, making their way to his side, and helping him to sit up.

Yaten on the other hand was in wonderment as to what had happened, and stepped forward towards the two cats, curious about what Helios did. "Luna?" She gasped, her jaw dropping.

The other two senshi stared at them, their eyes wide.

Luna blinked, wondering why they were staring at her with shock. "Nani?" She asked Yaten.

Yaten grinned slightly. "Your human Luna."

That left her speechless, her now blue eyes wide also, stunned. Slowly she stood up, glancing down at herself. Sure enough she was human. "Sugoi." She smiled, and then glanced to her side, where her eyes were met with a pair of light blue ones. "Artemis?" She said, blushing. He was gorgeous.

Artemis smiled, taking Luna's hands in his. "Hai."



Seiya stood up, studying the pair from head to toe. Luna wore a yellow dress, and had long way black hair with two buns, similar to Usagi's hairstyle. Artemis was dressed in an all white suit with long while hair trailing down his back. Both had a crescent moon on their foreheads. Unsure of what to say, she turned to Helios, questioning.

"I have given them the ability to be come human whenever they wish." Helios explained, and got to his feet.

"I see." Seiya chuckled, folding her arms, smiling at the couple.



"Helios........" Luna started, walking up to him, holding Artemis's hand, beaming. "I don't know what to say..............."

Artemis stood behind her, grinning. "Arigato." He said.

Helios smiled. "You can become human when you like."

Luna opened her mouth to speak, when hey all heard another voice.

"Luna, Artemis."

Both turned, and instantly got down on one knee, to show respect. "My queen." They both said.

The Starlights stared at the two advisers, then at the figure.

"Odango?" Seiya whispered.

Queen Serenity shook her head. "Iie. I am her mother."

Taiki lifted an eyebrow. "You must be Queen Serenity then."

"Hai." The silver haired woman answered, smiling warmly.

Luna began crying, shame in her eyes as she stared up at her queen. "Gomen ne for what happened to Serenity-hime." She apologized, getting up.

"Iie." Fighter took a step forward, facing the Moon Queen. "It's our fault your majesty, we didn't' protect her."

Serenity shook her head. "Don't blame yourself Fighter. I saw everything; you all did what you could. You did the same for your own princess. I should be thanking you for your assistance. And you to Helios."

Helios and the Star Senshi smiled at her kind words, nodding.

"Your highness..........." Artemis stood up. "What can we do to restore everything, and get our Princess and senshi back?"

Serenity sighed, her eyes sad. "I don't know, but I'm here to give the Starlights something, something that will aid them. Since I cannot interfere, this is all I can do. Fighter."

"Hai."

"Take this." She said, holding out an open palm, which held a star shaped crystal. "It's the crystal of the stars, only Star Senshi can use it."

Fighter took it, staring at it in awe. "Arigato."

Serenity nodded once. 'Shinjite." She whispered before fading out of sight.

"Matte!" Luna shouted, holding out her hand. "Don't leave us."

"Luna." Artemis said, sliding an arm over her shoulders, calming her." There is nothing more she can do."

Luna bowed her head. "I know demo I wish she could stay with us, especially in a time like this."

"Yeah." Artemis agreed.



Seiya held the crystal, gazing at it intently. It looked like a flower shaped star with no actually color, but you could see through it like glass, it was just so beautiful.

"We have to use what we have to defeat Galaxia." Yaten pointed out. "Helios and Queen Serenity have given us so much."

"Now that we are Super Senshi, and we have the Star Crystal, we have to try." Taiki added.

They all stared at each other with determination.

"Even if it means our lives." Seiya narrowed her eyes.

As she said these words, the room began shaking, causing them to get into a fighting stance.

"What's happening?" Luna exclaimed, fear in her voice, clinging to Artemis.

"Illusion is starting to fade from existence." Helios looked away, unshed tears in his eyes.

Fighter frowned, her expression severe. "It's time to face Galaxia again."