"Queen Beryl..."Jedyte spoke quietly, upon entering the throne room.
"What Jedyte?" Beryl snapped.
"Please my queen, let me attack the warriors. They have let down their guard to sleep," he spoke, bowing his head. Beryl looked over at Tulpa, who spoke nothing of this.
"Very well Jedyte, you may go. Take as many Dynasty solders you will need." Jedyte grinned.
"I will need none your highness. In their weak state, I will be able to crush them easily."
"All right then, but if you fail me, do not bother coming back here!" Beryl snapped harshly.
"Thank you my queen, I will not fail you or Lord Tulpa," he spoke, before fading away.
"The boy will not be able to defeat them on his own," Tulpa spoke quietly after a moment. Queen Beryl leaned back in throne, and closed her eyes.
"His arrogance has overcome him, blinding his judgement. This had led him to his fate once before, and will do it again. He will not return, that I am sure."
* * *
Serena turned wearily in her bed, Luna was sleeping quietly on the pillow on the ground, curled up next to Artemis.
Mia had offered the scouts a place for them to stay here, until the war was over. The Ronin's already knew their way around, took their old rooms. Serena was sharing a room with Mina and Lita, while Amy and Raye and Rini shared another. Darien was sleeping downstairs on the couch, and Kyuara slept in Mia's room. But two people couldn't sleep. And one tiger nether. Kyuara had gotten up quietly, and went downstairs. She crept pass Darien, trying not to wake him up, and walked across the dining room to the terrace. Surprisingly, she saw that she wasn't the only one. Rowen was standing there, leaning against the railing, looking up at the sky. White Blaze was with him too.
"Couldn't sleep, huh?" Rowen asked, not bothering to look at Kyuara. She smiled, and walked over to him.
"No, I couldn't. Nether could you?" Rowen shook his head, still lookin at the moon. Kyuara leaned against the railing, beside him, and gazed up at the stars. "The sky is beautiful tonight. It doesn't sense the war coming."
"No, it doesn't," the bearer of Strata replied, in his Brooklyn accent. "But I guess that's a good thing. At least there's something to take my mind off this up-coming battle." Kyuara just smiled, and looked up at Rowen. He looked at her and grinned.
"I still don't see how you can be 400 years old, and still look fifteen."
"Facial cream." He let out a small laugh, and Kyuara giggled. White Blaze looked at the two out of the corner of his eyes and gave a small tiger smile. The humans were quite amusing and entertaining, especially when they gave little snacks.
"But seriously, we know nothin' about this. All we know is Tulpa and beryl are back, with a thirst for revenge," Rowen stated, looking at the lake.
"But I don't think we're alone." Rowen looked at the ex-warlord, a questioning look on his face.
"Huh?"
"Remember that warrior, earlier today?"
"Well, ya, she saved our asses." Kyuara grinned.
"I'm suprised Wildfire was actually looking." Rowen rolled his eyes.
"You know him, that's Ryo for you. But, who was that girl?" Kyuara lowered her eyes.
"Honestly, I'm not quite sure." She bit her thumbnail, thinking. "But for some reason, I felt as though I knew her."
"How?"
"I don't know. My past is still a blur to me. I haven't learned about my complete past yet. there are still missing pieces to the whole puzzle."
"Well, whoever it was, I want to thank her." Kyuara closed her eyes and smiled.
"It's interesting, hanging out with you Ronins and the Scouts. Definitly a lot different from being around the warlords for so long." Rowen grinned at her.
"From what you said, they sound like a bunch of jerks?"
"They're a good bunch really, but they can be bakas too. What can you expect, being the only female ex-warlord?" Rowen chuckled at this.
"Sounds like fun." Kyuara rolled her eyes.
"Oh yeah, loads of fun." They fell silent, gazing at the lake. Then, Rowen felt Kyuara lean her head against his arm. He blushed a bit and looked down at her. She had closed her eyes, and seemed to have fallen asleep. She had a small smile on her face. Oh boy, if the guys see me like this... he looked down at White Blaze, who was giving him a mischevious tiger grin. "Good thing you can't talk like Luna and Artemis," he commented, looking at the feline. White Blaze just looked at him, like an innocent little kitten. Rowen just chuckled, and looked back at the lake. "Nani de...?" he spoke, seeing a shawdowy figure walking towards the house. He waited, quietly, while White Blaze began to growl. The figure came under the moonlight and Rowen saw him. He had short, pale blond hair, and his eyes were icy blue. He wore a grey and red-general style outfit, and black boots. He was walking towards the building, grinning. Rowen could sense his aura, finding it dark and cold. "Looks like Beryl and Tulpa like to play in the middle of the night. Kyuara, wake up," Rowen said, nudging Kyuara urgently. Her necklace began to chime softly. She opened her eyes and looked up at Rowen.
"Nani?"
"We've got company," Rowen spoke, pointing to the man, who was now holding a sphereical energy ball in his right hand.
"We need to alert the others," she replied, urgently, ripping her necklace off. The pendant flashed a white light, and grew in her hand. She stood there, holding the staff in hand. "I'll go ahead."
"Be careful, we don't know who he is. I'm betting he's one of their enemies," he replied, jerking his thumb inside, meaning the Scouts. Kyuara nodded, and jumped over the railing, landing gracefully upon the ground. Rowen dashed inside, after one last look at Kyuara and the strange man.
"Who are you?" Kyuara demanded. She was wearing some cloths Mia had lent her: a pair of baggy blue pants and tight white top to sleep in. Her hair hung over her shoulders, and almost touched the ground.
"My name? I don't think I need any introductions woman. You'll won't be around long enough to remember it!" He launched the enrgy blast at her. Kyuara dodged it, and it hit the ground where she last was.
"I guess Tulpa hasn't told you about me, has he?" Kyuara teased. "I'm not a helpless and weak onna, if that's what you're thinking."
"Oh, am I? Are you physkic?" the man asked back, his voice filled with arrogance.
"No, but I've delt with assholes like you plenty of times before!" The man just grinned.
"Glad to know that. Now, it's time for you to go!" He threw another ball at her, but she blocked it with the Ancient's Staff. She diverted the blast into the lake, causing a huge explosion. "Interesting girl you are! I never expected someone like you would be so powerful!"
"Well, that's what you get with fighting the last member of the Clan of the Ancients!" Kyuara shot back.
"JEDYTE!" someone shouted. Kyuara and the figure looked up to see Sailor Moon running towards them, with Mars and Mercury close behind.
"Sailor Moon! Where are the others?" Kyuara asked. Sailor Moon stopped beside her.
"They're coming aswell. Let us take of him Kyaua, we've fought him before." Jedyte simply smiled.
"Well, well, well, isn't it Miss Moon? I'm suprised to see you alive and well!"
"Can it Jedyte!"
"Ya, you're going back to the hell you came from!" Mars shot back at him. Jedyte simply smiled.
"Oh-contrar Sailor Scouts, it'll be you who I'll be sending away! I have changed much since we last fought!"
"You're no match for us Jedyte! So might as well give up right now!" Sailor Moon yelled. Mercury pulled out her little computer and activated her goggles.
"Girls, he's right, Jedyte is more powerful than before. His energy levels have increased quite a bit!"
"Don't worry, as long as we stick togehter and coperate, I think we'll be all right," Moon stated.
* * *
Rebecca sat straight up, her pendant glowing brightly. gently, she held it in her right hand and looked at it. Moonbeam lifted her head and gave a low growl of concern. Rebecca laid her other hand on the feline's head.
"I'm alright Moonbeam. But there is danger nearby, my pendant can feel it. It must Tulpa and Beryl."
"Huh?" she heard Christopher mumble, sitting up, rubbing his eyes.
"Go back to sleep Chris, it's nothi-" But she was cut off by a loud explosion.
"Holy shit! What was that?" Chris demanded, jumping up. Rebecca got on her feet, clutching the pendant, looking around. The sound heavy marching was coming towards them. Thec eiling above them was starting to fall apart.
"We've got to get out of here! Tulpa's army is after us!"
"AAAHHH!" Chris shouted in surprise. He climbed onto Moonbeam's back, clutching to Rebecca, as they ran off. Just as they escaped the building, it collapsed, shattering into rubble and debry.
"Crap, how did he find me?" Rebecca asked herself.
"Oh damn! They're carrying swords and spears! Shit, we're gonna become shishcabob!" Chris ranted. Sure enough, spears and arrows were flying over their heads.
"Just stay calm Chris!"
"How can I stay calm?! They're trying to kill us, damnit!"
"If you'd just shut up, I can think of a way to loose them!" He didn't respond, telling Rebecca he listened. "All right then, let's see...." she scanned the area coming towards them. It was a large cavern. Moonbeam leaped over it, pebbles and small rocks fell down it. Moonbeam landed safely on the otherside, and ran. Rebecca and Chris looked behind them, watching the soldiers in front accidently falling into the cavenr, while the others in back stopped before they slipped. "Good job Moonbeam," Rebecca whispered into the tiger's ear. "Now, let's get as far away as possible!"
* * *
"Who the heck is this guy?" kento asked, catching up with others.
"His name is Jedyte. He's one of Beryl's henchmen," Mercury informed them.
"Mars....Celestial....Fire.....SURROUND!" Sailor Moars shouted, launching her sure-kill attack. Jedyte vanished quickly, and reappeared high up in the air, above them.
"Missed me Mars!" he taunted. (I got the right attacks! YA! I found my old version, which has the right attacks and transformation cries! I am good! –LS). Sailor Mars growled in anger.
"Bastard," she muttered.
"Jupiter...Thunder....Cloud...CRASH!" Jupiter shouted, throwing an emense electric ball at Jedyte. With a single hand, he whisked it away, exploding in the sky. "Damn, he's strong!"
"As I already told you, I've grown stronger! I'm not the weak and pathetic Jedyte you knew before!"
"We'll see about that! Venus...Love....Chain...ENCIRCLE!" Venus growled. Jedyte jumped to dodge the attack, but the chain tied itself around his right foot.
"Damn!' he growled. Venus, grinning, pulled on the chain, grounding the villan.
"Gotcha!" Venus cried happily. But then Jedyte grinned.
"Who's got who?" he asked acidly, causing Venus to stare in surprise. Jedyte grabbed the chain, and yanked it, knocking Venus to the ground. Then, he fired an energy blast at her. Her eyes widened in surprise as it came towards her, and then closed them, waiting for the impact. But it never came. Opening her eyes, she looked up to see that was in the air, in Kento's arms. When he landed, he looked at her, with his goofy grin.
"You okay there?" he asked.
"Ya, thanks," Venus replied, blushing slightly. He put the young princess down and returned his gaze to Jedyte.
"Would any of you girls mind if I jumped in? I mean, I know I just did, but...."
"We know what you mean Kento!" Ryo said, with a grin. "Let's armor up!"
"Armor of Wildfire!"
"Armor of Hardrock!"
"Armor of Torrent!"
"Armor of Halo!"
"Armor of Strata!" (Uh...but my fic did NOT have the rest of these transformation cries. Sorry!^^ -LS)
"Iron....Rock...CRUSHER!" He shouted, twirlingg his staff over his head, and then slamming it down upon the earth. A huge rip was torn in the ground, boulders went flying up and crashing towards Jedyte. His eyes widened in surprise, as he tried to doge them all. But one boulder smacked right into him, grounding him to the earth. Kento grinned. "Never mess with a Ronin Warrior!" Jedyte blasted the rock off of him, and pulled himself up, frowning and glaring. A bit of blood trickle dodwn the side of his head and the corner of his mouth.
"How...can he be so...powerful?" he muttered.
"Shine...Aqua...ILLUSION!" He looked up to see a blast of water and ice shot towards him. He dodged, but barly, and watched it free the spot where he just was.
"Shit!" he muttered.
"Thunder...Bolt...CUT!" The henchman turned just in tme to get a face-full of electricit. He screamed in fury as he was blasted into a tree. He held a hand to his face, and when he looked down, his white glove was covered in crimson blood. The vision on his right eye was blurry.
"Oh crap, they're strong!" he said, this time, with a bit of fear.
"He's getting his butt kicked!" Kento cheered. But the young demon was out of the round just yet. Spotting Sailor Moon, he growled, and unleashed a powerful attack.
"Dark...Energy...BLAST!" he screamed, throwing a huge black ball, with black electricity covering it. Sailor Moon stared in horror as the attack came at her.
HAHAHA! Cliff-hanger! Don't you just love 'em?
All: NO!
Geeze! ^_^;;;
Sage: You know, you got a quite few complaints in your Yu-Gi-Oh fic about 'cliffhangers'.
I know! ~_^
Rowen: Cliff hangers show that you are a good writer-
See? I'm a good writer!
Rowen: -but too many aren't very good.
. Meanie!
Serena: I DON'T WANNA DIE!
Quiet blondie! I control this fic! I control your destiny!
Serena: I DON'T WAN-oh.
That's better.
Ikky: ::giggles::
