Disclaimers:I do not own Gundam Wing or Sailor Moon or the Reaper who is from the Shannara
series by Terry Brooks.





The Record Of New Beginings
Chapter 11



Hotaru sighed as she looked at the darkness approaching them.
"This will be the worst battle the Southland has ever seen. Hopefully, it won't be
repeated." Hotaru frowned, then went off to find Heero.

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"How much longer Trowa?" Quatre asked. They had decided to travel right on through
and not take rest.
"Maybe a few more hours." Trowa answered.
"Great!" Quatre sighed in relief. "At least we're closer than when we started!"

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Ami, Rei, and Makoto were sitting in the library when Usagi walked in.
"Where have you been? I went to check on you this morning." Rei smirked as she
looked up from her book. Usagi blushed and sat down in one of the padded chairs.
"You went to see Heero this morning, didn't you?" Makoto grinned Usagi's blush
deepend slightly.
"Where's Hotaru?" Usagi asked, trying to change the subject.
"She went to find Heero. She's in charge of his protection." Ami answered without
looking up from her book.
"His protection? Why does Heero need protection?" Usagi asked worriedly.
"Hotaru thinks Heero may be in more trouble than the rest of us." Rei answered.
"I wouldn't worry Usa-chan. With Hotaru-sama on the job, everything will be fine."
Minako smiled, causing Usagi to giggle.

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"There you are!" Hotaru exclaimed as she found Heero. She had searched all over the
palace to find him, but she couldn't. Luckily she just happened to look outside and
saw him by the lake.
"what are you doing out here? Usagi's been looking for you." Heero didn't respond,
instead he justed stared out at the water. "The war will change things Heero. It is
your destiny to see to it...because Cosmos told me." Heero quickly turned and looked
at the raven haired girl. "Just think of me as Cosmos's helper." Hotaru smiled.
Although he didn't know why, a small smile crossed Heero's face.

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The Reaper watched his prey from the shadows. Content on making the kill at just the
right moment, because for the Reaper, no other moment would do. Swiftly the red eyes
glanced over at the other human. Yes, he knew of this human as well. A Northland human
that traveled and often helped the Southland. It was then the Reaper decided she would
die as well.

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"Hey Wu-man!" Duo greeted as he stepped outside.
"I told you not to call me that!" Wufei growled as she continued to practice his
sword play.
"Getting ready for the battle?"
"Yes, but seeing as how you never prepare for anything, I'm supprised you could
tell." Wufei smirked.
"Ha ha, very funny." Duo huphed. Turning away from Wufei, Duo looked at the darkend
sky. "They'll never make it." Duo shook his head.
"They knew it to." Wufei said as he joined the Caller. "I believe Trowa knew right
away, but I'm pretty sure Quatre was aware." Duo nodded and the two looked on in
silence.

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The day went on slowly. Mostly quiet as the guards finished up preperations for the
attack and the elven people were evacuated to the farthest ends of the kingdom. Queen
Serenity took one last look at her throne room. Chances were very high that it would
be destroyed during the attack. For centeries the great structure had withstood
everything that came against it, but not this time. The Northland army would certainly
destroy the castle. A door creaking drew Serenity from her thoughts and she looked up
to see her daughter enter. Serenity smiled as her child came up to her, the royal
symbol on her forehead showing brightly against her skin.
"Yes, my child?"
"Mother...." Usagi paused.
"Yes?"
"Well...I..." Usagi stutterd as she stared at her mother.
"Are you worried about the attack?" Serenity asked, even though she knew this was
not the case. Usagi nodded slowly, disappointed that she couldn't tell her mother her
feelings. "Theres no need to be worried. Everything will work out fine." Usagi just
nodded and went to leave when her mother placed her hand on her shoulder. "Heero will
be fine. You have no need to worry about him."
Usagi's eyes watered and she quickly turned and buried herself in her mother's warm
and welcoming embrace. Outside however, the sun was slowly setting on the Moon Kingdom.
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The Northland army camp was steadily buzzing. The attack was to come in a matter of
hours, just before sunrise. The attack was arranged to come swift and strong. The
mindless creatures making up the army knew no other way but the direct way. There was
no way they could gain the element of surprise. So they new they would have to
deliever some hard blows. At the back of the camp stood a tent. Inside, the Youma OO
sat in silent wait. It wouldn't be long before the Moon Kingdom fell and Serenity,
Selene's daughter, fell with it. The only worry on the Youma OO's mind was of the boy
named foolishly after him. If he helped Cosmos, all was lost for the Northland army.
That was something however, the Youma OO had prepared for and would not let come to
pass.

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An errie silence settled over the Moon Kingdom. The sky darkend and all stars
disappeared from view. The elven army stood ready, as all sounds in the world seemed
to die away. A loud shout echoed from the far left flank as an attack came out of no
where. Suddenly the clanking of weapons and shouts rose into the night air. It was
then that the main attack came. From everywhere mishappen creatures emerged and
attacked. The slightly distracted elves were caught off guard as the huge creatures
launched upon them. The elves managed to once again group themselves and the first
flank of the creatures fell to their weapons. A second flank brutily attacked and
elves began to fall by the dozens.
"Jupiter Thunder Dragon!" The darkness above the battle seemed to part as a dragon
made of lightining peirced the sky and through the attacking Northlanders. The smell
of charred flesh filled the air and dead bodies littered the ground. The elves pushed
back the remaining attackers, but most also joined the Earth as another wave of
creatures attacked. Makoto sneered and powered up for the next attack. Briefly she
wondered how the other girls were doing.

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"Mars Flame Sniper!" Rei yelled as she took out some on coming trolls. "Keep them
away from the castle. We need to hold off calling on Heero and Usagi for as long as
possible!" She yelled to the fighters near her. A gasp of pain caused Rei to turn. On
the ground behind her lay a dead troll.
"You need to be aware of every direction. There's more than we could ever imagine."
Wufei said as he pulled his sword out of the corpse. As he ran off to help the other
elves, Rei smiled, then quickly turned back to the fight.

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Minako wiped her brow as another gnome fell. It was obvious the Youma OO wasn't to
worried about this half of the kingdom. The gnomes weren't very skilled fighters, but
there were so many that they could easily keep the right flank busy.
"Miss Minako!" An elf guard yelled. "The front and left flanks are in far more need
of your services."
"No. They may be small, but there many and crafty. I won't leave." Minako frowned.
The guard nodded and rushed at some on-coming gnomes.
"Venus Cresent Beam Shower!" The gnomes screamed as the skies appeared to rain
death upon them. Minako smirked, thses gnomes weren't going anywhere.

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Ami frowned. The sounds of battle were all around, yet no attack came their way.
"Miss Ami, perhaps we should go aid the others..." One elf offered.
"Lets wait a little while longer before we send any troops...this could be a trap."
Ami replied. The elf nodded and returned to his post. "They're forcing us to the
palace...the kingdom's going to be ruined." Ami whispered. A rustle from the woods
infront of them had everyone on their toes. Ami gasped as a hooded figure stepped out
the shrubs. A lean hand reached up and pulled back the hood.
"Trowa?!" Ami exclaimed.
"Quatre and I decided he could handle the last half hour of the journey, so I rushed
back here. Send your troops to aid the others, I've taken care of things here." Trowa
informed the band of elves. Quickly, the group went to help their fellow elves. Once
they were gone, Ami turned to Trowa.
"What do you mean?"
"I have put up a barrier. The attack headed your way was the weakest, so the barrier
could hold better and free up this division." Ami nodded. "Where's..." Before Trowa
could finish, Ami answered.
"Duo's with the three of them at the palace. We decided only to force Usagi and
Heero to use their powers as a last resort."
"Heero's not fighting?" Trowa raised an eyebrow.
"It's to risky." Ami replied. Then the two rushed off to help the others.

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The battle raged on endlessly. Where as the Northland army seemed endless, the elves
were wearing thin. They had already been pushed back to the second wall and were
barely holding there. Rei clutched her bleeding arm. A careless act had caused a deep
wound in her arm which continued to bleed freely. Since the wound, Wufei had stuck
close by incaseclose by incase she needed assistance.
"They're thoughtlessly attacking now." Wufei noted.
"What do you mean?" Rei asked.
"They're no longer attacking in formations...they're just trying to kill as many as
possible." Wufei choked as a light wind stired up the smell of blood and death. "At
this rate, they will back us up to the palace."
Rei's eyes narrowed. If the Northland army reached the palace, their only hope was
Usagi and Heero.
"I hope Quatre and Trowa hurry." Rei whispered.

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"Sounds like the battles drawing near." Duo said, mostly to himself. Serenity looked
at the Caller , he was so loyal to his friend and she wondered if Heero noticed as well. It was obvious
that Heero and Quatre were not the generation that had attacked her home before.
Usagi looked at Heero. He seemed to be deep inside himself. Slowly, she walked over to him. As she
went to place her hand on his shoulder, a bloody and battered elf guard rushed into the room.
"Queen Serenity, they've breeched the second wall! The Northland army is here!" The elf said, then
collapsed to the ground, dead. Duo stood up and looked at the queen.
"What do you want to do?" Serenity stood speechless. She had hoped it wouldn't come to this, but now it looked like there was no way around it. Sadly, she turned to Usagi and Heero.
"Are you ready?"

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Chisa: There! I finally got another chapter out! Chapter 12 should be out soon and I see the end of this fic in sight. I'm really gonna miss it though!
Well, please R&R I love reviews!!!