(Sailor Silence, Hotaru, and Muse walk out onstage and the audience begins
to applaud)
Sailor Silence: Welcome ladies and gentlemen to part 6 of "A New Life."
Hotaru: So you finally got around to writing this thing huh?
Sailor Silence: Well it's kinda hard to think when you're hacking up a cough every minute!
Hotaru: Oh right I uh sorta forgot you were sick, hehe sorry
Muse: You need to start paying attention to details girl.
Sailor Silence: Anyway in part 6 we'll finally find out what's happened to our heroes
Muse: And the enemy is introduced!
Hotaru and Sailor Silence: MUSE!!!
Muse: What? What did I say?
Sailor Silence: Just get on to the story while we go kill Muse!
Hotaru: Ditto
Muse: Uh oh.
(Lights dim as Hotaru and Sailor Silence chase muse off the stage and applause can be heard as the curtain rises)
Everything was silent. No sound could be heard through the ruins of what was once Midgar, and the only movement was the wind which occasionally blew through the ruined city. Shadows loomed above the toppled and destroyed buildings as the sun began to set, then, suddenly a shadow stretched out across the ground then shot straight up towards the sky. No sooner had this transpired, a humanoid form began to take shape, a hunched over, twisted form that resembled more of a demon then a human figure. It's skin was pitch black like the shadow it had appeared from and had a leathery texture that acted as a shield against any physical attacks. It's face was twisted and marred so badly that no one could tell any visible features except for two glowing yellow eyes which gazed with a malicious light and its ivory colored fangs which gleamed with the promise of blood. Long sharp talon like claws stretched from the creatures hands and feet, a perfect weapon for totally and completely mutilating an enemy if it so wished to do so but know was not the time for such thoughts, for the creatures master wished its presence immediately with a report of their enemies progress. The creature quickly made its way towards a tall spiked tower which reached up to the sky, the spikes overlapping each other like the petals of a flower, a flower with deadly thorns for petals. As the creature approached the tower another creature, just like the first except larger and much more deadly, stopped him, "What business do you have here Nigash?" asked the demon, his eyes glared maliciously at the smaller demon. "I come with news for the master of the progress of our enemy Skhila." Said Nigash as he stood his ground, undaunted by the larger demons glare. "Then pass, the master does not like to be kept waiting." Said Skhila as he moved to the side to allow the smaller demon to pass. Nigash quickly made his way down the long hallway which was pitch black save for the dim torches that lined the walls and gave off just enough light to allow whoever came through here to see their way. Shadow demons, such as Nigash and Skhila, had no need for the fire for they could see clearly in the darkness or light but what the master wished was their command. No one questioned the master for all knew the punishment for such treason, immediate execution at the master's hand. No sooner had he entered when Nigash found himself in front of two huge double doors all pitch black except for the glittering onyx stones, which were imbedded in the black gold. As Nigash approached the two huge doors slowly opened allowing him passage into the huge throne room which by itself was an impressive sight. Black and blood red draperies hung from the ceiling and torches lined the walls that led up to a raised dais upon which sat a throne. A blood red carpet led up to the throne and it was here that the master sat, the master was known as Chaos, the destroyer of worlds. His name had become infamous among the many stars and galaxies that had ever felt his wrath, but despite his awesome and fierce power just his presence was something to fear. His skin was a pale white that seemed to absorb any light that hit him and his eyes were the purist black any could ever imagine. His long pure black hair was covered with red streaks that almost looked as if they had been made with the blood of many Chaos had slaughtered. Chaos held the treasures of all the conquered worlds in his hands but his most prized possession hung around his neck, a treasure he had long coveted, the Ginzuishou, the Silver Crystal of the Lunar Kingdom. "Approach Nigash, and tell me of our enemies progress." Said Chaos from his place on the throne and Nigash swiftly approached not one to move slowly when his master gave him a command. "I attacked the enemies ship, just as you commanded and they have crashed within the outskirts of Cosmos Canyon." Said Nigash as he bowed low his face almost touching the ground. "Have they been eliminated as I commanded?" asked Chaos his gaze never wavering from Nigash, "The ship was destroyed swiftly and without any warning for our enemies, there is no possible way they could have survived." Said Nigash but Chaos was not totally satisfied with this answer. "You forget Nigash, they have the soldiers of Time and Silence on their side, they can defy death easily. Watch them and tell me of their status, if they live we will find another way to eliminate them and if they are dead then we shall commence with the second part of our plan." Said Chaos "Your wish is my command master." Said Nigash and with that last command in his mind Nigash swiftly exited to fulfill his masters wishes. Chaos fingered the Ginzuishou as he thought of his plans, "The soldiers of Time and Silence still prove to be a thorn in my side, I should have disposed of them when I destroyed Crystal Tokyo." Said Chaos to himself but all that did not matter to him, all that mattered was finding the elemental crystals and firmly establishing his domination over this land. "I should have struck sooner after the Jenovah incident, it would have been less expected but it cannot be helped now I will just have to work with what I can and hopefully be rid of those senshi in the process." Said Chaos, the thought of seeing those two senshi killed at his hand bringing a sense of pleasure to his eternally black mind.
Hotaru looked around with blurred vision as she groggily opened her eyes but as her vision cleared she looked to see Tifa and Yuffie looking down at her. "Hey Hotaru, are you okay?" asked Yuffie, concern evident in her voice. "Yeah I think so but what happened?" asked Hotaru as she looked around to see the others standing nearby observing the wrecked HighWind. "Something caused the ship to go fritzy and crash but what who knows?" said Yuffie "Uh that's a way to put it." Said Tifa with a slightly exsasperated look. "Hey girls come here." Said Cloud and Hotaru, Yuffie and Tifa quickly walked over as Cloud kneeled down beside the HighWind. "Hey Cloud what have you found?" asked Barret as he and the rest of the group walked over, "Look at this." Said Cloud as he pointed to a spot on the ground and everyone leaned over his shoulder to see a black, ink like substance puddled on the ground. "What is that stuff?" asked Tifa "It looks like Jello that's gone really bad." Said Hotaru but suddenly the puddle started quivering. "EEWWWW! THAT IS SOOO GROSS!" shrieked Yuffie as she jumped back in shock and disgust "Yuffie lower the decibels why don't you?" said Cloud in irritation, "But I've noticed that this black stuff whatever it is moves as if it's alive." Said Vincent "Yeah it does." Said Hotaru as she leaned down closer. . Suddenly a beam of sunlight hit the black inklike substance and with a violent quiver it began to bubble and shake and then with a hissing sound, it sank into the ground completely disappearing. Everyone continued staring at the spot the substance had disappeared from until suddenly Yuffie felt her feet give way and she fell face down onto the ground. "Owch." Said Yuffie as she sat up rubbing her nose "Now that hurt." And with this annocement everyone burst out laughing. "Yuffie you are to much!" said Hotaru after her laughter had died down but then Hotaru grew serious, "Whatever that substance came from was no doubt what caused the HighWind to crash, so that means someone is trying to either stop us or kill us." Said Hotaru and that last suspicion led everyone to stand there silently, lost in their own thoughts. "Hey guys look!" said Yuffie as she began running toward the edge of the cliff that they had crashed near, "What is it Yuffie?" asked Cloud as he walked over and there, cut into the jagged cliff face, were what appeared to be a crude set of stairs. "Hey I remember those stairs! They lead to Cosmos Canyon!" said Tifa in excitement as the group walked over to see what Yuffie had found, "And that means Red XIII must be around somewhere, maybe he can help us figure out this mystery." Said Cloud. "Do what you want but I'm staying here to try and fix this %^&* ship!" said Cid as he disappeared to the other side of the HighWind, "I might as well stay here to unless this idiot gets himself into trouble." Said Barret as he crossed his arms over his chest. "So I guess that means the rest of us head down." Said Hotaru and so Cloud, Yuffie, Hotaru, Tifa and Vincent began the long descent down to Cosmos Canyon.
As the group continued walking down the stairs Hotaru noticed Vincent was watching her, a questioning look in his eyes. "What is it because I know you have a question." Said Hotaru but she wasn't prepared for what happened next. "Why are you so determined to destroy Chaos?" asked Vincent and Hotaru was slightly shocked by the question but she didn't show it. "Who wouldn't be? Chaos has destroyed many lives in his thirst for power, someone has to stop him or more will suffer." Said Hotaru "As has happened to you." Said Vincent and Hotaru stopped suddenly, shock running through her mind. How could he have figured it out?! thought Hotaru but she didn't show her shock, only turned to him with an unreadable expression. "It is true that I have seen Chaos's destruction and devastation with my own eyes but as for how and why, that I do not wish to explain." Said Hotaru before she turned and once again began walking down the long flight of stairs but she continued to feel Vincent watching her, as if he knew she was saying less then she knew. I can't let that bother me, not now. thought Hotaru, she had to keep her mind on the task at hand. Getting the rest of the elemental crystals was what was important now, not worrying that everyone would figure out her ties to Chaos by what had happened to her world. It's not my world any longer because that world no longer exsists, this is my world now and it's my duty as Guardian of Saturn to make sure Chaos is destroyed. thought Hotaru and with that firm resolve she continued following her companions, anxious to get to the next temple and find the crystal.
As the small band of rebels continued walking down towards Cosmos Canyon, no one noticed Nigash watching them before he disappeared into the shadows once again. "They are still alive?! Master will not like the sounds of this!" said Nigash to himself as he quickly flew away from the canyon, fear of his master's wrath at this news burning in his mind as he flew ever closer to the tower but he had to report this to his master, or face an even worse fate. He knew that it had been his mission to kill the rebels and Hotaru before they could reach Cosmos Canyon but how could they have survived the crash? "The Senshi of Pluto had something to do with it I just know it!" hissed Nigash, his loathing for the Senshi of Time growing with every second but now was not the time for these thoughts, he must report back to the tower to find out the next part of the plan. And how Chaos would plan to be rid of the senshi once and for all.
(The curtain falls and Hotaru and Sailor Silence walk out onto the stage.)
Sailor Silence: Thank you one and all for reading "A New Life!"
Hotaru: Now are you going to work on Part 7?
Sailor Silence: If I can find the time, midterm exams are coming up and you know what a hassle that can be.
Hotaru: Do I know it. (starts a stack of papers on fire) BURN YOU STUPID EXAMS! HAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!
Sailor Silence: (Sweadrop) Uhhh okay. Well anyway I'm sorry this took so long to get out but ideas are beginning to come back so maybe I can get the next part out soon.
Hotaru: I hope so I'M READY FOR A FIGHT!
Sailor Silence: See ya in Part 7! (Shoves Hotaru off the stage)
Sailor Silence: Welcome ladies and gentlemen to part 6 of "A New Life."
Hotaru: So you finally got around to writing this thing huh?
Sailor Silence: Well it's kinda hard to think when you're hacking up a cough every minute!
Hotaru: Oh right I uh sorta forgot you were sick, hehe sorry
Muse: You need to start paying attention to details girl.
Sailor Silence: Anyway in part 6 we'll finally find out what's happened to our heroes
Muse: And the enemy is introduced!
Hotaru and Sailor Silence: MUSE!!!
Muse: What? What did I say?
Sailor Silence: Just get on to the story while we go kill Muse!
Hotaru: Ditto
Muse: Uh oh.
(Lights dim as Hotaru and Sailor Silence chase muse off the stage and applause can be heard as the curtain rises)
Everything was silent. No sound could be heard through the ruins of what was once Midgar, and the only movement was the wind which occasionally blew through the ruined city. Shadows loomed above the toppled and destroyed buildings as the sun began to set, then, suddenly a shadow stretched out across the ground then shot straight up towards the sky. No sooner had this transpired, a humanoid form began to take shape, a hunched over, twisted form that resembled more of a demon then a human figure. It's skin was pitch black like the shadow it had appeared from and had a leathery texture that acted as a shield against any physical attacks. It's face was twisted and marred so badly that no one could tell any visible features except for two glowing yellow eyes which gazed with a malicious light and its ivory colored fangs which gleamed with the promise of blood. Long sharp talon like claws stretched from the creatures hands and feet, a perfect weapon for totally and completely mutilating an enemy if it so wished to do so but know was not the time for such thoughts, for the creatures master wished its presence immediately with a report of their enemies progress. The creature quickly made its way towards a tall spiked tower which reached up to the sky, the spikes overlapping each other like the petals of a flower, a flower with deadly thorns for petals. As the creature approached the tower another creature, just like the first except larger and much more deadly, stopped him, "What business do you have here Nigash?" asked the demon, his eyes glared maliciously at the smaller demon. "I come with news for the master of the progress of our enemy Skhila." Said Nigash as he stood his ground, undaunted by the larger demons glare. "Then pass, the master does not like to be kept waiting." Said Skhila as he moved to the side to allow the smaller demon to pass. Nigash quickly made his way down the long hallway which was pitch black save for the dim torches that lined the walls and gave off just enough light to allow whoever came through here to see their way. Shadow demons, such as Nigash and Skhila, had no need for the fire for they could see clearly in the darkness or light but what the master wished was their command. No one questioned the master for all knew the punishment for such treason, immediate execution at the master's hand. No sooner had he entered when Nigash found himself in front of two huge double doors all pitch black except for the glittering onyx stones, which were imbedded in the black gold. As Nigash approached the two huge doors slowly opened allowing him passage into the huge throne room which by itself was an impressive sight. Black and blood red draperies hung from the ceiling and torches lined the walls that led up to a raised dais upon which sat a throne. A blood red carpet led up to the throne and it was here that the master sat, the master was known as Chaos, the destroyer of worlds. His name had become infamous among the many stars and galaxies that had ever felt his wrath, but despite his awesome and fierce power just his presence was something to fear. His skin was a pale white that seemed to absorb any light that hit him and his eyes were the purist black any could ever imagine. His long pure black hair was covered with red streaks that almost looked as if they had been made with the blood of many Chaos had slaughtered. Chaos held the treasures of all the conquered worlds in his hands but his most prized possession hung around his neck, a treasure he had long coveted, the Ginzuishou, the Silver Crystal of the Lunar Kingdom. "Approach Nigash, and tell me of our enemies progress." Said Chaos from his place on the throne and Nigash swiftly approached not one to move slowly when his master gave him a command. "I attacked the enemies ship, just as you commanded and they have crashed within the outskirts of Cosmos Canyon." Said Nigash as he bowed low his face almost touching the ground. "Have they been eliminated as I commanded?" asked Chaos his gaze never wavering from Nigash, "The ship was destroyed swiftly and without any warning for our enemies, there is no possible way they could have survived." Said Nigash but Chaos was not totally satisfied with this answer. "You forget Nigash, they have the soldiers of Time and Silence on their side, they can defy death easily. Watch them and tell me of their status, if they live we will find another way to eliminate them and if they are dead then we shall commence with the second part of our plan." Said Chaos "Your wish is my command master." Said Nigash and with that last command in his mind Nigash swiftly exited to fulfill his masters wishes. Chaos fingered the Ginzuishou as he thought of his plans, "The soldiers of Time and Silence still prove to be a thorn in my side, I should have disposed of them when I destroyed Crystal Tokyo." Said Chaos to himself but all that did not matter to him, all that mattered was finding the elemental crystals and firmly establishing his domination over this land. "I should have struck sooner after the Jenovah incident, it would have been less expected but it cannot be helped now I will just have to work with what I can and hopefully be rid of those senshi in the process." Said Chaos, the thought of seeing those two senshi killed at his hand bringing a sense of pleasure to his eternally black mind.
Hotaru looked around with blurred vision as she groggily opened her eyes but as her vision cleared she looked to see Tifa and Yuffie looking down at her. "Hey Hotaru, are you okay?" asked Yuffie, concern evident in her voice. "Yeah I think so but what happened?" asked Hotaru as she looked around to see the others standing nearby observing the wrecked HighWind. "Something caused the ship to go fritzy and crash but what who knows?" said Yuffie "Uh that's a way to put it." Said Tifa with a slightly exsasperated look. "Hey girls come here." Said Cloud and Hotaru, Yuffie and Tifa quickly walked over as Cloud kneeled down beside the HighWind. "Hey Cloud what have you found?" asked Barret as he and the rest of the group walked over, "Look at this." Said Cloud as he pointed to a spot on the ground and everyone leaned over his shoulder to see a black, ink like substance puddled on the ground. "What is that stuff?" asked Tifa "It looks like Jello that's gone really bad." Said Hotaru but suddenly the puddle started quivering. "EEWWWW! THAT IS SOOO GROSS!" shrieked Yuffie as she jumped back in shock and disgust "Yuffie lower the decibels why don't you?" said Cloud in irritation, "But I've noticed that this black stuff whatever it is moves as if it's alive." Said Vincent "Yeah it does." Said Hotaru as she leaned down closer. . Suddenly a beam of sunlight hit the black inklike substance and with a violent quiver it began to bubble and shake and then with a hissing sound, it sank into the ground completely disappearing. Everyone continued staring at the spot the substance had disappeared from until suddenly Yuffie felt her feet give way and she fell face down onto the ground. "Owch." Said Yuffie as she sat up rubbing her nose "Now that hurt." And with this annocement everyone burst out laughing. "Yuffie you are to much!" said Hotaru after her laughter had died down but then Hotaru grew serious, "Whatever that substance came from was no doubt what caused the HighWind to crash, so that means someone is trying to either stop us or kill us." Said Hotaru and that last suspicion led everyone to stand there silently, lost in their own thoughts. "Hey guys look!" said Yuffie as she began running toward the edge of the cliff that they had crashed near, "What is it Yuffie?" asked Cloud as he walked over and there, cut into the jagged cliff face, were what appeared to be a crude set of stairs. "Hey I remember those stairs! They lead to Cosmos Canyon!" said Tifa in excitement as the group walked over to see what Yuffie had found, "And that means Red XIII must be around somewhere, maybe he can help us figure out this mystery." Said Cloud. "Do what you want but I'm staying here to try and fix this %^&* ship!" said Cid as he disappeared to the other side of the HighWind, "I might as well stay here to unless this idiot gets himself into trouble." Said Barret as he crossed his arms over his chest. "So I guess that means the rest of us head down." Said Hotaru and so Cloud, Yuffie, Hotaru, Tifa and Vincent began the long descent down to Cosmos Canyon.
As the group continued walking down the stairs Hotaru noticed Vincent was watching her, a questioning look in his eyes. "What is it because I know you have a question." Said Hotaru but she wasn't prepared for what happened next. "Why are you so determined to destroy Chaos?" asked Vincent and Hotaru was slightly shocked by the question but she didn't show it. "Who wouldn't be? Chaos has destroyed many lives in his thirst for power, someone has to stop him or more will suffer." Said Hotaru "As has happened to you." Said Vincent and Hotaru stopped suddenly, shock running through her mind. How could he have figured it out?! thought Hotaru but she didn't show her shock, only turned to him with an unreadable expression. "It is true that I have seen Chaos's destruction and devastation with my own eyes but as for how and why, that I do not wish to explain." Said Hotaru before she turned and once again began walking down the long flight of stairs but she continued to feel Vincent watching her, as if he knew she was saying less then she knew. I can't let that bother me, not now. thought Hotaru, she had to keep her mind on the task at hand. Getting the rest of the elemental crystals was what was important now, not worrying that everyone would figure out her ties to Chaos by what had happened to her world. It's not my world any longer because that world no longer exsists, this is my world now and it's my duty as Guardian of Saturn to make sure Chaos is destroyed. thought Hotaru and with that firm resolve she continued following her companions, anxious to get to the next temple and find the crystal.
As the small band of rebels continued walking down towards Cosmos Canyon, no one noticed Nigash watching them before he disappeared into the shadows once again. "They are still alive?! Master will not like the sounds of this!" said Nigash to himself as he quickly flew away from the canyon, fear of his master's wrath at this news burning in his mind as he flew ever closer to the tower but he had to report this to his master, or face an even worse fate. He knew that it had been his mission to kill the rebels and Hotaru before they could reach Cosmos Canyon but how could they have survived the crash? "The Senshi of Pluto had something to do with it I just know it!" hissed Nigash, his loathing for the Senshi of Time growing with every second but now was not the time for these thoughts, he must report back to the tower to find out the next part of the plan. And how Chaos would plan to be rid of the senshi once and for all.
(The curtain falls and Hotaru and Sailor Silence walk out onto the stage.)
Sailor Silence: Thank you one and all for reading "A New Life!"
Hotaru: Now are you going to work on Part 7?
Sailor Silence: If I can find the time, midterm exams are coming up and you know what a hassle that can be.
Hotaru: Do I know it. (starts a stack of papers on fire) BURN YOU STUPID EXAMS! HAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!
Sailor Silence: (Sweadrop) Uhhh okay. Well anyway I'm sorry this took so long to get out but ideas are beginning to come back so maybe I can get the next part out soon.
Hotaru: I hope so I'M READY FOR A FIGHT!
Sailor Silence: See ya in Part 7! (Shoves Hotaru off the stage)