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Author's Introduction: I read some of the reviews. I'm glad you guys like this. I saw someone call me a 'dubbie' because I used the English names. I have read the manga, but I've only seen the English anime. Sorry, but it is easier for me to use the English names. I know I rush things a bit, but I already know what I'm doing for the ending and I'm anxious to write it. I will try to slow this chapter down. Thank you for reviewing!

Chapter 4: Confusion and An Old Friend

Sakura looked in the direction of the voice, and gasped. "Ms. Mitsuki!" And indeed, it was Ms. Mitsuki. She smiled in the lighthearted way she always does, and then began to speak. "Please, call me Kaho. You are at the rebel base on Earth's moon. We are trying to end the war." Everyone stared at her. Eli's mouth was open, and it looked like it was about to touch the floor. Madison and Meilin looked like someone had jst slapped them across their faces. Sakura was sweatdropping and looked rather confused. Li's face was bright red from anger. "WHY DID YOU KNOCK US UNCONSCIENCE WHEN YOU COULD OF VERY WELL TOLD US TO COME?!" Li screamed. Sakura, Meilin, Madison, and Eli were doing all they could to hold him back, as he was trying to go to Kaho with his sword, and most likely would try to injure her. Kaho smiled, and began to talk: "I didn't knock you out. No one from this rebel force knocked you out. Me and my squad and battlers saved you from being killed by the people who are responsible for this war. These people knocked you out because you are the only ones who can defeat them, because of your powers and the star cards. They were hoping to hypnotize you onto their side. Even if we get the planets to be peaceful, the war will not be over. An evil force has poisoned the minds of all planetary rulers. This evil force calls themselves "The Black Shadow". They were the ones who knocked you out. We rescued you and brought you here. We, the rebel force, have found out that an evil spirit runs the black shadow. It is very possible that all members of the evil force have been hypnotized." Sakura was simply dumbfounded by this information. Everyone else, as a matter of fact, was to. Li, thankfully, no longer was trying to decapitate Kaho. But something was really bugging Sakura. How could they know about the star cards? Did Kaho know how they knew?

Sakura had to ask. "Ms. Mitsuki? I mean, err, Kaho? How does that- black shadow thing- know about the star cards?" Kaho sighed, a sigh that seemed to ripple throughout the dark room. "They have a spy. He has always been with you Sakura. I don't know if he was hypnotized. I hope he hasn't done this of his own free will. I don't know how to tell you who it is." Kaho's eyes were shining as if filled with tears. But not a drop fell. Eli stepped forward. "Kaho." He said gently. "Who is it?"

"Kero."



Author's note: I tried to make that one easier to understand and not as fast. I hope you guys liked it. Please review! Ja ne!

Made on 2/3/02