~*~*~ Two of a Kind ~*~*~

By: Rogue Angel Barton

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Hotaru arrived at the scene to see all the Scouts in the heat of battle. There were about 20 youmas scattered around. Seeing how weak the youmas were, a fire within Hotaru emerged. Without any warning, she jumped down from the 10-story building she was on. As she landed on the ground she cut the heads of two youmas off with her glaive. The other Senshis all looked up, detecting a slight black hole of power and anger, which appeared out of no where. The others watched as two more youmas fell at the hands of the Destruction Goddess.

Everyone, including the youmas saw the look in her eyes and knew that this would be one bloody fight.

"SILENCE GLAIVE SURPRISE!"

Everyone was shocked as Saturn used this attack. The energy sped from her glaive blasted its way through the street. The senshis quickly leapt aside, knowing the destructive force of Saturn and her ultimate attack. When the blinding flash was gone, the youmas were gone, and a huge arc mark about 2 feet deep and 10 feet across was all that was left of the street. The lamps were mostly gone, and those that survived the attack were simply melted piled of metal.

Everyone looked at Saturn who held nothing her eyes. The anger present before had disappeared as they flashed with a kind of warning. Looking around the sky, she tried to sense the presence of any evil... besides the own aura she herself was giving off. Suddenly a clapping was heard and all the scouts looked behind Saturn. They saw Darvius, Callisto, and another man among the generals. He had short silver white hair that reminded everyone of Diamondo. His eyes were a light golden yellow with spots of light gray.

"Well, Sailor Scouts, you're all that I've heard of and more. I didn't expect you guys to be so powerful and to take everyone down so quickly. It's a real pleasure to actually see you guys in action. I was getting kinda restless with only hearing of your fame."

The scouts did not believe their ears. This one seemed so.... kind. His voice was gentle and without the anger or maliciousness that was present in all the other enemies' voices. His eyes were gentle and almost innocent. Minako stepped toward and regarded the stranger with careful attention.

"Who are you?"

The new comer's eyes softened for a minute. Darvius threw him a disapproving glance, as did Callisto. The stranger's kind eyes became ice cold once they saw the looks. But they softened again slightly as they met Minako's.

"You must be Princess Venus, I've heard of your legendary beauty and I must say, the rumors that describe you as surpassing Aphrodite's beauty tis no lie, and words alone do your beauty no justice."

Minako blushed deeply. NO man had ever expressed to her in such words what he thought of her and no enemy had ever complimented her, or been so nice.

"How rude of me, you asked me a question and it is ungentlemen like not to answer. I am Oberon, the commander of the sky, and the third general."

"You do realize that we're supposed to battle about now right?"

Minako blushed when the question slipped out. Everyone watched, as the confident princess blushed ever so slight. Oberon nodded.

"Shall we begin Goddess of Love?"

Minako nodded and jumped back. This had to be an easy one. She could tell that he wasn't a powerful one. Well he got paired off wrong, since she WAS Sailor Venus after all.

"Bring it on."

Oberon nodded and spread his arms at his sides. He closed his eyes as he began to focus. The light blue sky suddenly went dark as black clouds filled the sky. The winds started to blow harshly as the leaves began to tear from the trees. The scouts hid their faces as the razor sharp leaves rained down from the sky. The wind became faster and faster, until it was ready to lifted them off their feet.

Minako stood her ground and watched as Oberon had his display of power. She stepped back slightly, preparing her own attack. She stood with her legs slightly apart and brought her fingers to her lips. She closed her eyes as the innocence in Oberon's eyes shown out. It was a pity that evil had to take such innocence.

Oberon waited as in each palm a ball of energy emerged. It was deep gold in color and the wind seemed to go into the energy balls.

Minako felt the warm power flowing to her lips. A small heart formed in her hand.

Oberon quickly brought his hand in front of him, the two energy balls in each hand coming together and sped towards Venus.

"WIND OF DESTRUCTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

"VENUS LOVE AND BEAUTY SHOCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Venus threw the deadly heart. The two attacks collided head on, as the powers were evenly match. After several minutes, neither moved and the two began to worry.

'It appears as if I misjudged his power.' Minako frowned as she sent another powerful burst of energy into the beam.

'Perhaps they were wrong in thinking that I could beat Venus easily. It appears I have finally found me match.' Oberon smirked as the thought ran through his mind. It was obvious that they were evenly matched, but knowing Venus she would never admit it.

Oberon sent another burst of energy through the beam as well. The light became brighter as the two powers continued to clash in the center.

Callisto yawned; the two combatants were beginning to bore him. The clashes were going nowhere and have been staying in the middle. Callisto smirked; he knew how to make this more interesting. Behind his back, he willed a dark energy ball to form. Soon, there was one the size of a softball, clutching it in his hand, he set his sights on the two beams clashing in the middle. He was sure that Oberon wouldn't mind him giving Oberon a small boast and make this little battle a little more interesting.

"DARK OAK!!!"

"JUPITER OAK EVOLUTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

The two slammed into the Oberon and Venus' clashing powers sending waves of energy at the two fighters. Venus jumped quickly to her right as the explosion threw her off her feet. Oberon swerved left in the sky as the energy sped by his face.

"YOU WANNA CHEAT YOU GOOD FOR NOTHING SOB?!?!"

Everyone watched, as Jupiter's face became an angry red. Callisto floated above her, smirking slightly.

"Well you threw an energy attack as well."

"I saw you forming that energy ball and knew what you were gong top do!"

"ENOUGH!!!!!!!"

Everyone looked at Oberon shocked. His eyes were an angry gold as he glared at Callisto.

"How DARE you interrupt that battle?"

"Oberon it was getting bor-"

"I do not CARE what your excuse is this time! Return to castle at ONCE!"

Callisto cowered under Oberon's rage.

"But Oberon..."

"RETURN AT ONCE!"

Callisto nodded and disappeared in the same spiral of leaves. Oberon threw a glare at Darvius who quickly disappeared in a storm of ice.

Oberon then set his sights on the senshis. His eyes were still that cold gold.

"Sailor Venus, our battle is over for now. We shall finish this later."

Without saying another word, Oberon disappeared in a spiral of wind.

The scouts stood there, motionless, not knowing what just happened. Saturn suddenly detransformed and ran away. Neptune was worried.

"What's up with her?"

No one answered as they watched Saturn's back disappear.

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Hotaru continued to run as she headed for the library.

"Please be there, please."

Minutes later she reached her destination and flew through the doors. Mrs. Whethers watched as she sped by towards the spiral staircase. Hotaru dragged herself up the stairs and saw....................

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MWAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IS HEERO THERE?!?!?! IS HE GONE?!?!? WILL HOTARU SEE THIS MYTERY MAN AGAIN?!?! WILL SHE FINALLY KNOW HIS NAME?!?! WHAT DOES HOTARU FEEL FOR THIS MYSTERIOUS STRANGER?!?! WILL I EVER STOP ASKING QUESTIONS?!?!?! WILL I FINALLY GET THE CAPS BUTTON OFF?!?!

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