Ohayo minna

Ohayo minna!!!!! I'M NOT DEAD!!!!! Can you believe it? *Looks at angry readers* Okay Okay, so I should have come back earlier, but there was just so much to do. I had projects due close together and then finals to study for, but I'M OUT OF SCHOOL NOW!!!!!!!!!! SUGOI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm happy to say the least. No more school for two and half months. *Does a little happy dance* Okay well I apoligize deeply for not working on this and getting it out to you sooner, but I will do my best to make it good. So I apoligize again, and ON WITH THE SHOW!!!!!!!!!!

Disclaimer : I do not own Sailor Moon or Dragon Ball Z. (Hmm… Come on witty disclaimer remark, witty disclaimer remark. Darn. I'm fresh out. I guess I'll have to go to the store and buy some more.)

Rebuilding a Broken Soul

Chapter 10

~*~ Last Time ~*~

"Princess," said Hecate, "I never knew you had it in you. Too bad it won't be enough to help any of your friends."

Of course that was the wrong word to mention. Enemies by now should have realized insulting Serena's friends would lead to their ultimate demise.

The aura around Serena grew, and she said, "You're wrong Hecate. It is your turn to die now. This is for everyone of the people you've hurt."

~*~ This Time ~*~

The aura surrounding Serena only seemed to inforce her words, as it blazed with a new brightness and power. Serena's appereance had slightly changed from this new found power. Her hair had turned to a slight shade of silver. Her eyes also changed. Not so much the color, although the bright blue had silverish white specks in them now, but the whole feeling that her eyes gave. They no longer shone with a feeling of warmth and caring, but more a feeling of sadness and what appeared to be rage. Although those two mixed together was a slightly odd mix.

While Serena's face on the outside gave a cool demeanor, her feelings on the inside were raging as much as the silver flame surrounding her. All she could think about was how her friends were so carelessly attacked. Not only had it been during the actual battle, but to the others who couldn't fight at all. *She has absloutly no sense of honor whatsoever.* thought Serena. *If she did, then she wouldn't have attacked them while they were completely helpless. I must protect those that cannot protect themselves. I must protect the ones I love.* And then a new feeling came to her. *I need to protect Gohan.* Serena stole a glance at him. He looked to have taken one of the worse beatings out of the three to begin with. And then, and then Hecate just blasted him with no mercy. *She will pay. SHE WILL PAY!!!*

"Are you ready Hecate?" asked Serena suddenly. "Are you ready to pay for your sins? To make up for all of the hurt you have caused others?"

"Hmm..." replied Hecate. "That one is fairly oringinal. But still, do you know how many times I've heard something like that? Oh and don't bother saying anything, because I know what you'll say next. Yes, yes. 'But this time will be your last' Yes I've heard that one too many times to count."

"Well then. I'm glad you're saving your breath then. You'll be needing it soon enough."

"OH! That's a new one."

Hecate would have continued, but Serena charged at her full speed. Right as she was right in front of Hecate, Serena dissapeared. No one could tell where she was. Then a second later, she was behind Hecate and gave her a swift kick in the back. Hecate went flying, but right before she was going to crash into the floor below, whe just stopped. She floated back up and landed on the ground.

"Not bad princess," Hecate said while laughing (AN: You know that evil laugh all villians do). "You are better than I thought you would be. Still I'm just telling you now, it still isn't good enough."

"I'm not even warmed up yet."

"That's good because I'm not either."

They headed direectly for each other. They tested each other for weaknesses and strengths. Seeing what worked and what didn't work. They were merely studying one another, so that when the real fight began, they would have all the information they needed.

"Look at them go," said Goku.

"They're going so fast. I can barely keep up with them," said Gohan.

"Well if that's so boy," (AN: Hehe, everyones favorite arrogant prince) said Vegeta, "then you'll have plenty of trouble keeping track of them later. It's obvious they're not even trying."

Gohan looked away from Vegeta back to the 'warmup' as Vegeta was putting it. It was true, it didn't appear that either one was trying very hard. *Please Serena be okay. Just be okay.* thougth Gohan. *I don't think I'll be able to help you if you need it. Just survive somehow Serena* The last part was more of plea towards Serena. Gohan hoped she got his message, of cousrse at the same time he knew it was a pretty silly thing to do. Of course sending a message to a demi-goddess does have it's perks. *I'll be careful Gohan don't worry*. Gohan was a little shocked to actually receive a message back. Although, he was considering it just to be a trick from his mind, he knew that it was truly sent from Serena. With that, he returned his gaze towards the battlefield to watch what would unfold.

Hecate and Serena were still going at it. Neither was gaining much ground on the other. It was still anyones game. Hecate would try and kick Serena in the back, but she would dodge it and return one of her own. Later Serena would punch Hecate only to have it blocked and a counter attack would make contact, sending Serena flying.

This continued on for almost thirty minutes. Finally the two landed on the ground. They just stared at each other. One looking at the other with an evil glint to the eyes, the other one filled with hate for the person in front of her.

"So princess," said Hecate, "I do hope you're not tired yet, because the real fight is about to begin."

"That's funny," replied Serena. "I was just about to ask you the same thing. So what do you say? No interruptions and no restrictions. We go all out."

"Well, sure why not. Although, I don't know if you can handle my full power. You know darkness always overpowers the light."

"Well, I'll just have to prove you wrong then, won't I?"

Hecate laughed. She always found what her enemy said amusing. However, this did leave an opening to attack. Serena took advantage of the fact that Hecate wasn't paying attention. She rushed forward as fast as she could and unleashed a small but powerful ki blast right at Hecate. There was no way to dodge it. It hit Hecate full force. When the smoke caused by the blast cleared, Hecates arms and legs and even her face had burn marks all over them. Needless to say, she didn't look to happy.

"You'll pay for that princess," yelled Hecate.

Hecate charged at Serena, but unlike the attack on Hecate, Serena was perpared and on guard. Hecate sent a flurry of punches towards Serena. Most of them were blocked, but a couple made contact. Continuing on her warpath, Hecate started throwing small ki blasts at Serena. However, because they were being made quickly they weren't very powerful. They all hit Serena, but she merely blocked them all.

"Is that the best you can do Hecate?" taunted Serena. "You've got to know it will take more than that to defeat me."

Hecate growled. She hadn't expected this much of a resistance from Serena. She silently cursed herself for being blind. She should have known Serena had a great amount of power in her.

"Very good," said Hecate. "Although, do you really think you can handle the full power of a goddess?"

"Are you forgetting something Hecate?" replied Serena. "I am still a demi-goddess. I'll have enough power to stop you."

"Pretty words indeed. But that's all they are. Words."

Serena sped forward and slamed her fist in Hecates face.

"Is that enough action for you?"

"You hurt my face, bitch," said Hecate.

Serena was doing a good job at making Hecate pissed off. The anger inside was beginning to cloud her judgement. It definitly seemed Serena was gaining the upper hand in the battle. *I just have to keep this up, and I may win the battle.* thought Serena. *Idiot! Don't get ahead of yourself. Keep your attention on the matter at hand.* Serena decided it was about time to go on the offensive. She wanted to make Hecate suffer for what she had done, but she no longer wanted to look at her face. Hecate had brought too much pain and suffering into her life. Serena just wanted her gone, and fast.

Serena sped towards Hecate. She was going to try and the fight as soon as she could. She threw a small ki blast at Hecate. It's main purpose was to serve as a distraction. Any damage caused was just bonus. As soon as Serena had launched her blast, she teleported to behind Hecate, so that right after she was hit or dodged the ki blast, Serena could knock her down. This plan unfortunately backfired, by Hecate spinning around and pulling Serena into the course of her own ki blast. Hecate then used one of her own, but unlike Serena's it was meant to hurt. Serena blocked it as best she could, but from such a close range, there wasn't much she could do.

Gohan wanted to go help Serena. He knew he couldn't though. They were both more powerful than him, and he would only get in the way. He hated it. He hated feeling powerless to help the person he loved. *Wait! Do I really love her?* thought Gohan. *Of course you do. You have for a while, you just only now realized it.* With this realization, Gohan longed to help Serena even more. He just wish he had a way he could.

The other Z fighters were finally coming around. They had been out of it for at least two hours. They were a little shocked at what they saw. They weren't exactly expecting to see Serena fighting one on one against some strange lady. Although, they all assumed it must have been Hecate.

"Your friends have awakened princess," said Hecate.

"You must be dissapointed that they didn't die," replied Serena coldly

"Well, I always keep my hopes up, but I don't know anything will happen for sure unless I do it."

*She's joking about it?* thought Serena. *She's joking about the lives of others. She has no heart. How can something live without a heart?* Once again Serena rushed towards Hecate. She was hoping that soon this battle would be over. Serena didn't want to fight anymore.

To those on the ground, they could see the edge Serena had at the beginning of the fight slipping away, slowly and steadily. They all looked at eachother. None of them knew what to do. Serena was the strongest person there. If she was defeated, the others couldn't hope that one of them might get lucky and beat her. They all began praying that Serena would emerge victorious.

While the Z fighters were silently praying for Serena a soft silverish glow surrounded each of them. None of them noticed for the were too entranced watching the ongoing fight. There prayers became stronger each time Serena was hit. The longer they prayed the bigger the glow around them became. Then, the glows that had been surrounding their bodies started to drift up towards the moon. (AN: If you'll remember I do have the moon in this fic) All of the light combined into one big mass as it headed straight for the moon.

On the moon, a certain spot started glowing. When the big glowing blob of light reached it, the debris disappeared. A tower was revealed. The mass of light collected at the bottom. It then ran up the tower and collected into a ball of energy at the top. A few minutes later, the ball of energy was shot back towards the Earth in a silver stream of light.

Meanwhile, back on Earth. Serena was beginning to loose whatever foothold she had left. She was no longer able to attack Hecate, for she was too busy blocking all of Hecates attacks. There just wasn't any opening for Serena to attack. Finally, Hecate pulled back.

"What's the matter princess?" questioned Hecate. "You can't be tired already. I'm still not done having fun yet."

Serena just stared back. She was trying to recollect her thoughts and trying to regain some energy, before Hecate went on the offensive again.

"What? No snide remark? No witty come-back? I was hoping for some better amusement princess. Oh well, I suppose I can still have a little more fun. After all, you aren't dead yet."

Just then the silver light that had been shot from the mysterious tower on the moon reached the Earth. It hit Serena. All that the surrounding people could see was a silver column of light. When the column finally dissapated, a whole new Serena came into view. Her hair was now pure silver. It shined in the moonlight. It floated gently around her. Serena was now also wearing a long silver skirt that flowed around her as if being blown by the wind, although no breeze was felt. She also wore a tight white halter top. It was trimed in silver. She had on diamond earrings. On her feet were crystal heels. Everyone was in shock, even Hecate.

"Do you see me now Hecate?" said the new Serena. "I am how I am because of the wishes to destroy you. I was created by the prayers for you to be defeated. Don't you see, part of Selene is now me. I am not a full goddess, yet I am no longer just a demi-goddess."

Everyone was silent. They were all staring in awe. Even Hecate couldn't think of anything to say.

"You seem scared Hecate. Is it because you know you will not survive now?"

"How... how did this happen?" asked Hecate.

"I told you. By the hopes and prayers for you to be defeated. Now, you will perish."

Serena placed her hand out in front of her. She called upon the Silver Crystal to help her. It was the best way that she knew to channel her energy. This way it would all go out in one powerful blast. She began to collect the energy she had received. She concentrated on the prayers for the evil to be gone. She then collected her own strength. Serena didn't know if she would need it, but she wanted there to be no way that Hecate would survive. She then concentrated all of this energy into the crystal. It began to shine brightly.

"Now Hecate, prepare to die."

With that final shout, Serena released the energy from the crystal. It was released in one solid beam of silver colored energy. When the energy hit Hecate, she screamed in pain. Serena willed the crystal to send more energy. She could feel her own strength leaving her. She didn't care. All Serena wanted was for Hecate to be gone. She gave her last energy to the crystal, before collapsing and falling to the ground.

When the dust finally settled, there was no trace of Hecate anywhere. Except for the damage, you wouldn't have even known she had been there. *Where's Serena though* thought Gohan. He scanned the area looking for her. That's when he saw her. She was lying on the ground, not moving. *Oh no! Please let her be okay. Please, just let her be okay.* Gohan ran as fast as he could towards where Serena's body was lying on the ground.

"Serena," Gohan said softly. "Serena, please tell me you're okay."

"Gohan, is that you," Serena replied weakly.

"Yes. You're alright aren't you?"

Serena shook her head slightly. "I'm afraid not. I used too much energy in that attack."

"NO!" Gohan said sternly. "All you need is rest. Don't talk. I'll get you to Bulma, and you'll be okay."

"Nothing can save me right now Gohan. I'm sorry. I have something I want to tell you though. When I first came here, I thought there ws no point in me living anymore. After my senshi had betrayed me, I even tried killing myself so my pain would stop. But instead, I was brought here. Everyone here made me remember the reason for living again. But you Gohan, you made me want to live the most. That's the reason I ended up fighting. I wanted to protect everyone, ecspecially you. I love you Gohan. I don't want to die now, but at least I know that you are safe. Please don't be sad. Live. You don't know how important it is."

"Shh... Don't say anything more. You must save your strength. I want you to live. You mean too much to me. It wasn't until today that I actually realized that I love you too Serena. Please, just try to survive for me."

"I wish I could, I'm sorry. Goodbye Gohan. I'll wait for you."

(AN: I was really considering stopping here, just to be mean. But I've decided to finish the story this chapter, so be HAPPY)

With that last breath, Serena died. Everyone had gathered around by then. Chichi and Bulma had been crying for sometime. Everyone else was sad. Even Vegeta couldn't hide his sorrow. Finally, Gohan began to cry. He hated crying, but right then he didn't care. He had finally found someone he loved, and right after he lost them.

His tears fell down his face. They were falling, but they never hit the ground. Instead they began to form a crystal. Gohan didn't notice until he stopped crying. He opened his eyes again to look at Serena one last time, and there was this crystal just floating there. He reached out to touch it. It looked so warm. It drew him into a trance. When he touched it, it exploded with a blinding white light. Everyone looked away and covered their eyes to shield them from the brightness.

When everyone was finally able to see again, the crystal was gone. *Was I just dreaming?* thought Gohan. He then looked down at Serena. She was beginning to open her eyes.

"Serena!!!" Gohan shouted while enveloping her in a big hug.

"Uh hi Gohan," said Serena. "One question. How am I alive?"

"I don't really know. One minute you're dead. Then this crystal formed, and when I touched it, this blinding light came out of it. When the light cleared, you were opening your eyes."

"Hmm... It must have been your own crystal, and when you touched it, it granted your wish for me to be alive. That's the only thing I can think of."

"I don't care how, I'm just glad you're alive."

"Me too Gohan, me too."

Then Gohan leaned down to kiss Serena. He captured her lips in a deep kiss. When they finally broke apart, Gohan whispered in Serena's ear, "Don't ever die on me again."

THE END

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5.28.01

See look. I'M DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yipee!!!!!! I can't believe it. I'm actually done. I'm happy. I think I did a pretty good job with this chapter, don't you? You better say yes. Oh well, I don't think you could ruin my mood. I'm still too happy that I'm out of school. Well I hope you enjoyed my story. I worked really hard on. I'll try and get another chapter of The Lost Soldier out soon. So PLEASE PLEASE review my story. It'll make me happy. You can also email me at:

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